When used as a dyeing herb, marjoram gives wool a purplish color and linen a reddish-brown color.
A Bay Laurel in My Kitchen
I’ve always wanted a bay laurel. No kitchen is complete without one. But we never have them at the plant sale at Rutgers Gardens. You can imagine my excitement when I found one last fall at a local nursery. It leans to one side but it was the last one that they had in stock and it was on sale … Read More
Wednesday Fun Fact – Thai Basil
Thai basil’s flavor is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil.
Four Thieves Vinegar – pour a little history on your salad
Four Thieves Vinegar. The name alone is exciting and a little mysterious. Right away, you know that there is a story behind it. In this case, there are multiple stories all of which take place during the Middle Ages when Plague was widespread in Europe. Of the two most popular stories, one says that four men were caught stealing and … Read More