Yerba Buena
Yerba Buena is a close relative to summer and winter savoury, yerba buena means “good herb” in Spanish, a term used generically by Spanish colonists...
Tag: Herbs
In general use, herbs are any plants used for food, flavouring, medicine, or fragrances for their savoury or aromatic properties. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices. Herbs refers to the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while spices are produced from other parts of the plant usually dried.
Welsh Onions
Welsh Onions are very similar in appearance and use to scallions / spring onions with a similar flavour. Welsh onions are often mislabelled with that...
Watercress
Watercress grows wild throughout the northern hemisphere, and is a valuable food product in many parts of the world. It is mainly used as a...
Vietnamese Balm
Vietnamese Balm is a herb from southern and central Asia. it mainly used to flavour fish, eggs, vegetables, noodles, and rice dishes. However its also...
Sweet Cicely
Sweet Cicely are leaves which have a flavour similar to celery and star anise anise. They are used in breads and baked goods, and are...
Scallions / Spring Onions
Scallions / Spring Onions are the same thing dependent on where you live. They are a lovely mild onion. They can be eaten cooked, scallions...
Savory Winter
Savory Winter is the other variety of summer savory. This has a much more pronounced flavour and should be used sparingly. [mks_button size=”medium” title=”Savory Winter...
Savory Summer
Savory Summer is a herb with needle like leaves has a pungent flavour similar to thyme and rosemary. It is more subtle than its cousin...
Rice Paddy Herb
Rice Paddy Herb is the shoots and leaves of a small plant used a lot in Vietnamese cooking. It has a delicate flavour has notes...
Nasturtium
All parts of the Nasturtium plant are edible except for the roots. The leaves and stems have a peppery flavour and may be used as...
Micromeria
Micromeria are the leaves of this genus have flavours and aromas similar to mint, thyme, and savoury. It is widely used in Italy and the...
Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena as another lemon scented herb often used in teas and sachets. This herb has an overpowering flavour and is best used in moderation...
Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass are the lower stalks of a tropical grass. They are highly valued for their fresh lemony flavour in Southeast Asia. To ensure the...
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm is a small perennial herb that will grow in just about any soil in full sun. The leaves have a strong lemony flavour...
Kaffir Lime
Kaffir Lime are the leaves and dried skin of the fruit of this citrus tree. They are used in Thai, Indonesian, and other Southeast Asian...
Houttuynia
Houttuynia leaves are from a Japanese plant. They are used to flavour soups, fish, and pork dishes in Japan and throughout Southeast Asia. It has...
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is a mixture of herbs said to be representative of the herbs used in southern France. The mixture usually contains basil, rosemary,...