Comments on: Herb Consideration http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/ Food, drink and conversation from around the table. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:08:46 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Christina http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2460 Christina Tue, 22 May 2007 03:23:33 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2460 Another idea for consideration: lemon thyme. It is wonderful with fish, chicken, fruit salad, in sorbets, etc. Plus, you'll want to stick your face in the plant and smell it all the time--it really is that good. Another idea for consideration: lemon thyme. It is wonderful with fish, chicken, fruit salad, in sorbets, etc. Plus, you’ll want to stick your face in the plant and smell it all the time–it really is that good.

]]> By: Whipped » Blog Archive » Lychee Martinis & Vietnamese Spring Rolls http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2143 Whipped » Blog Archive » Lychee Martinis & Vietnamese Spring Rolls Thu, 17 May 2007 03:57:32 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2143 [...] My first herb exploration brought me to two local Asian grocers where I picked up Thai Basil, cilantro and mint as well as all the other necessary ingredients to make Spring Rolls. Inspired by a cocktail I usually order at a local restaurant, I also bought a can of lychee fruit in heavy syrup to concoct a Lychee martini recipe. [...] [...] My first herb exploration brought me to two local Asian grocers where I picked up Thai Basil, cilantro and mint as well as all the other necessary ingredients to make Spring Rolls. Inspired by a cocktail I usually order at a local restaurant, I also bought a can of lychee fruit in heavy syrup to concoct a Lychee martini recipe. [...]

]]> By: Caroline http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2141 Caroline Thu, 17 May 2007 02:49:22 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2141 Mary - you will have to start anew in your new place... a garden seems like a good way to break in a new home. Henna - no ground for me... 3rd floor city condo. Pots will have to do. Missv - It is so true... cilantro is a love or hate relationship. I LOVE it. And, you must feel my vibe. I do like flat leaf parsley okay but hate the curly! Gel - I am so intrigued by the fenugreek. Thanks for the idea. And, mint is great... also for mojitos! Thank you for all the helpful ideas blog friends! Mary – you will have to start anew in your new place… a garden seems like a good way to break in a new home.

Henna – no ground for me… 3rd floor city condo. Pots will have to do.

Missv – It is so true… cilantro is a love or hate relationship. I LOVE it. And, you must feel my vibe. I do like flat leaf parsley okay but hate the curly!

Gel – I am so intrigued by the fenugreek. Thanks for the idea. And, mint is great… also for mojitos!

Thank you for all the helpful ideas blog friends!

]]> By: Gel http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2133 Gel Wed, 16 May 2007 23:41:49 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2133 Basil & Cilantro it is! My basil never sprouted :( and the cilantro is lush and thriving [pics on my blog]. I also grew fenugreek, I swear it is one of the easiest things to grow. I use it a lot to spike my Indian Pulaos and curries. How about mint? Its great in smoothies and for garnishes. Basil & Cilantro it is! My basil never sprouted :( and the cilantro is lush and thriving [pics on my blog]. I also grew fenugreek, I swear it is one of the easiest things to grow. I use it a lot to spike my Indian Pulaos and curries. How about mint? Its great in smoothies and for garnishes.

]]> By: missv http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2104 missv Wed, 16 May 2007 01:15:03 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2104 I think you have it covered. The fresh herbs I use the most are basil and cilantro (called coriander in Australia). As well as mexican, I find cilantro is great for asian-style dishes. I know people who really hate it though. I also love thyme and tarragon. Tarragon goes so well with chicken! Do you hate all types of fresh parsley? I don't like the curly leaf variety but I do use flat leaf (Italian) parsley. I think you have it covered. The fresh herbs I use the most are basil and cilantro (called coriander in Australia). As well as mexican, I find cilantro is great for asian-style dishes. I know people who really hate it though.

I also love thyme and tarragon. Tarragon goes so well with chicken! Do you hate all types of fresh parsley? I don’t like the curly leaf variety but I do use flat leaf (Italian) parsley.

]]> By: Henna http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2092 Henna Tue, 15 May 2007 17:41:38 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2092 I love my cilantro! It's perfect for salsa or any mexican dish. I also use it for a pesto that goes great on grilled chicken. Can you grow any of the herbs in the ground? I don't do any in pots anymore, but we have our own home. I love my cilantro! It’s perfect for salsa or any mexican dish. I also use it for a pesto that goes great on grilled chicken.

Can you grow any of the herbs in the ground? I don’t do any in pots anymore, but we have our own home.

]]> By: Mary http://whippedtheblog.com/2007/05/14/herb-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-2074 Mary Tue, 15 May 2007 10:42:20 +0000 http://whippedtheblog.com/?p=136#comment-2074 Basil, thyme, mint and rosemary are the ones I use most often from my garden. I have sage that comes back every year, but I don't use it nearly often enough. Ditto for the tarragon and the oregano. I keep asking my husband to plant chives and chervil (he does the gardening), but somehow it always gets vetoed (I think he just forgets). We are moving soon, so won't have the garden anymore and I'm getting really sad about it. Especially the tomatoes. Basil, thyme, mint and rosemary are the ones I use most often from my garden. I have sage that comes back every year, but I don’t use it nearly often enough. Ditto for the tarragon and the oregano. I keep asking my husband to plant chives and chervil (he does the gardening), but somehow it always gets vetoed (I think he just forgets). We are moving soon, so won’t have the garden anymore and I’m getting really sad about it. Especially the tomatoes.

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