For thousands of years, herbs have been used in food preparation and for medicinal purposes. How did those ancient herb enthusiasts preserve their herbs? They dried them. Drying is the best method for ...

Thyme is a tough Mediterranean herb that is delightfully low-maintenance and easy to harvest. During the summer months, thyme shrubs truly come into their own, producing lots of fresh stems and tiny ...

Herbs can grow in abundance, which can be a blessing for gourmands. But while basil, cilantro, dill and mint can elevate any dish to new heights, even the most prolific cook can struggle to use up the ...

If you like to cook, you’ve most likely heard of the herb thyme. It’s used in many dishes including Mediterranean, European, and Asian-style dishes. Many people that cook frequently like to grow their ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Drying your own herbs is a quick and easy skill that, once learned, ...

Tired of store-bought herbs to season your food? Dry herbs can be expensive, but they are a wonderful addition to enhance your food's taste. Not only are they taste enhancers, but they also have ...

The aroma and flavor of fresh herbs provide a culinary delight, but dried herbs are used more often because of their convenience. Drying herbs removes so much moisture that 8 ounces of fresh herbs ...

Your recipe calls for bay leaves, and you're out. What should you do? Many people think bay leaves are unnecessary — even celebrity chef Ina Garten is a bay leaf skeptic. But aficionados of soups, ...

For discerning cooks, packaged herbs from the grocery store don’t always cut it. Judging from their flavor and aroma, it seems they were picked by greasy, diesel-powered machine harvesters in some ...