Sorrel / Rumex Acetosa
Sorrel is a perennial plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Sorrel has a fresh bitter taste. It is used to add a sour touch to soups, salads and dressings. Its flavor is reminiscent of spinach. In popular medicine, the plant was and is still used for various therapeutic purposes such as for the treatment of […]
Peppermint / Mentha Piperita
Peppermint is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Peppermint is a unique ingredient used in the preparation of pastries and desserts, chocolate, candy and gum. It is also used for seasoning salads, meat and fish recipes and more. In popular medicine, Peppermint is used for its therapeutic effects on the digestive system. It […]
Dill / Anethum Graveolens
Dill is an annual plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Dill is a fine culinary herb characterized by its mild flavor, which is best kept when used shortly after harvest. Dill seeds are also edible. Dill may be added as a fresh herb to salads and stews or may be infused when brewed in hot […]
Rosemary / Rosmarinus Officinalis
Rosemary is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Rosemary stems are used for seasoning various stews and casseroles– soups, cooked vegetables, salads, poultry and meat dishes. In the French cuisine, Rosemary is one of the ingredient used in the herb blend ‘Herbes de Provence’. Rosemary is widely used in popular medicine. Among its […]