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Herb Fruit Salad

Herb Fruit Salad 6 c fresh fruit (I mix peaches and berries),                        chopped 1 t lime zest 4 basil leaves,                                                  […]

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Blackberry Lemon Verbena Jam

Blackberry Lemon Verbena Jam ¼ c lemon verbena leaves, packed                      1½ c sugar               1 T lemon juice 1½ lbs (about 5 c) blackberries or blackberry pulp and juice * If using whole fruit, crush fruit in a large pan […]

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Herbal Ice Cubes

Herbal Ice Cubes 1 quart water                          2 c solidly packed fresh herb leaves or flowers Bring water to a boil. Add herbs and cover. Remove from heat and let steep for about 30 minutes, or until room temperature. Strain herbs and pour infusion […]

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Floral Vinegar Combinations

Floral Vinegar Combinations Apple Cider Vinegar • Nasturtium flowers and leaves, shallot, garlic, hot red pepper • Nasturtium, garlic chives, dill flowers Champagne Vinegar • Roses, lemon balm Red Wine Vinegar • Lovage, oregano, marjoram, basil flowers • Nasturtium flowers and leaves, shallot, garlic, hot red pepper Rice Wine Vinegar • Calendula, lemon thyme, lemon […]

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Rosemary Skewers

Rosemary SkewersNeita shared this delicious recipe at our Summertime and the Herbin’ is Easy workshop at Missouri Botanical Garden on July 16, 2016. Cut rosemary branches 12 inches or longer and soak them in water for 15 to 20 minutes until pliable. Prepare chicken in bite size pieces and marinade for 30 minutes or more. […]

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Herbal Vinegar Combinations

Herbal Vinegar Combinations Apple Cider Vinegar • Dill, bay, garlic • Horseradish, shallot, hot red pepper • Dill, mustard seeds, lemon balm, garlic • Tarragon, chives, lemon balm, shallots, garlic Champagne Vinegar • Lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon thyme, lemongrass, lemon zest Malt Vinegar • Tarragon, garlic chives, whole cloves, garlic, shallots Red Wine Vinegar […]

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Helpful Hints Recipes

Mint Tea

Mint Tea Mint tea is helpful for mild tummy conditions. Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with upset stomach or indigestion. Mint is thought to increase bile secretion and encourage bile flow, which helps to speed and ease digestion. Peppermint may also relieve pain […]

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Mint Cookies

Mint Cookies We served these tasty cookies at our Mints Mini Workshopat the Missouri Botanical Gardenon June 11, 2016. ⅓ c canola oil                          ½ c powdered sugar ¼ c milk                            […]

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