01 March, 2014

Fresh herbs facts - Mint

Mint


Fresh herbs facts


Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain.
In Rome, Pliny recommended that a wreath of mint was a good thing for students to wear since it was thought to "exhilarate their minds". During the Middle Ages, powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth..
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27 February, 2014

Fresh Herb and Zucchini Pie - recipe by Amy Casey

Fresh Herb and Zucchini Pie


Delicious recipe by Amy Casey
It does not matter how many times some recipes are made; they are always a welcome sight around the dinner table. Fresh Herb and Zucchini Pie is one such recipe that I know my family and friends love. So much so that I make 2 pies to ensure I have a leftover slice or two in the refrigerator for a late night snack or quick lunch. The pie screams of summer with verdant zucchini, parsley and oregano fresh from a farmers’ market or backyard garden and baked with creamy cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and fresh from the farm eggs.

When serving a simple entrée of grilled chicken, steak or fish, I like to include a flavor packed side dish that is the centerpiece of the meal. Fresh Herb and Zucchini Pie is one such accompaniment. As not to be tied to the kitchen, it can be made up to a day in advance and reheated in the oven or served at room temperature. The pie also makes for a filling yet light lunch when paired with a salad of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers tossed with red wine vinaigrette.

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Zucchini Pie with fresh herbs photo by Amy Casey.

Sage - fresh herb photo

SAGE



Sage fresh herbs.
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21 February, 2014

Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette - foodista recipe

Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette

Recipe by foodista

Ingredients:
1 Shallot, peeled,diced fine
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Fresh oregano, minced
2 mediums Lemons, JUICE only
1/2 cup Olive oil

Preparation:
1. In a bowl whisk shallot, mustard, oregano and 1/2 of lemon juice until combined well.
2. Add oil slowly while whisking vigorously. Add remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add oil, a little at a time, blending after each addition until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
3. Add additional seasoning to taste if desired.




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20 February, 2014

Fresh herbs nutritional values - Basil

Fresh Basil


Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)


Energy 94 kJ (22 kcal)
Carbohydrates 2.65 g
Dietary fiber 1.6 g
Fat 0.64 g
Protein 3.15 g
Water 92.06 g
Vitamin A equiv. 264 μg (33%)
beta-carotene 3142 μg (29%)
Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.034 mg (3%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.076 mg (6%)
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.902 mg (6%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.209 mg (4%)
Vitamin B6 0.155 mg (12%)
Folate (vit. B9) 68 μg (17%)
Choline 11.4 mg (2%)
Vitamin C 18.0 mg (22%)
Vitamin E 0.80 mg (5%)
Vitamin K 414.8 μg (395%)
Calcium 177 mg (18%)
Iron 3.17 mg (24%)
Magnesium 64 mg (18%)
Manganese 1.148 mg (55%)
Phosphorus 56 mg (8%)
Potassium 295 mg (6%)
Sodium 4 mg (0%)
Zinc 0.81 mg (9%)

Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
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17 February, 2014

Young basil photo - fresh herb basilicum


Basil photo (cc) Iburiedpaul.
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Fresh herbs facts - Basil

Fresh herbs facts


BASIL (sweet basil)


The various basils have such different scents because the herb has a number of different essential oils that come together in different proportions for various breeds. The strong clove scent of sweet basil is derived from eugenol, the same chemical as actual cloves.

African blue basil has a strong camphor smell because it contains camphor and camphene in higher proportions. Licorice basil contains anethole, the same chemical that makes anise smell like licorice, and in fact is sometimes called "anise basil.

Basil and oregano contain large amounts of (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP), which might have a use in treating inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis. BCP is the only product identified in nature that activates CB2 selectively; it interacts with one of two cannabinoid receptors (CB2), blocking chemical signals that lead to inflammation.

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15 February, 2014

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13 February, 2014

Arugula (garden rocket, rucola)

Arugula

Arugula fresh herbs photo (cc) Tim Sackton

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Arugula (rucola, garden rocket) fresh herbs Israel wholesale supply

Arugula

(rucola)

Arugula (also known as rucola, garden rocket, roquette) has a peppery flavor that is exceptionally strong for a leafy green. It is frequently used in salads, often mixed with other greens in a mesclun. It is also used raw with pasta or meats in northern Italy and in western Slovenia (especially in the Slovenian Istria). In Italy, raw rocket is often added to pizzas just before the baking period ends or immediately afterwards, so that it will not wilt in the heat. It is also used cooked in Puglia, in Southern Italy, to make the pasta dish cavatiéddi, "in which large amounts of coarsely chopped rocket are added to pasta seasoned with a homemade reduced tomato sauce and pecorino", as well as in "many unpretentious recipes in which it is added, chopped, to sauces and cooked dishes" or in a sauce (made by frying it in olive oil and garlic) used a condiment for cold meats and fish. In the Slovenian Littoral, it is often combined with boiled potatoes, used in a soup,or served with the cheese burek, especially in the town of Koper. A sweet, peppery digestive alcohol called rucolino is made from arugula on the island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. This liqueur is a local specialty enjoyed in small quantities following a meal in the same way as a limoncello or grappa. In Brazil, where its use is widespread, arugula is eaten raw in salads. A popular combination is arugula mixed with mozzarella cheese (normally made out of buffalo milk) and sun-dried tomatoes. In Egypt the plant is commonly eaten raw as a side dish with many meals, with ful medames for breakfast, and regularly accompanies local seafood dishes. > more

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