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 ...

Once the leaves of thyme are dry, strip them from the branches. Herb leaves maintain flavor best when they are whole, not crushed or ground. (Lawrence E. Jenkins - Special Contributor) Ann McCormick ...

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 ...

Wooden basket filled with different types of green fresh herbs with a wooden mortar and pestle next to it against a wooden background - New Africa/Shutterstock Fresh herbs are cooking essentials that ...

What is the best way to dry fresh herbs? The best way to dry fresh herbs will depend on which herbs you're looking to dry. Delicate herbs like basil, mint, cilantro, and parsley, which have a higher ...

Here’s how to save your harvest before the cold kills your herbs. Then you'll have homegrown herbs to use in soups, stews, ...

There are over 50 kinds of thyme. Some people simply purchase thyme because it smells good and it looks nice. Other people use it in their everyday cooking. Thyme adds lots of flavor to dishes and is ...

For thousands of years, drying was the only way to keep herbs from spoiling. Try it yourself—it’s easy, inexpensive and, when you do it at home, requires no chemical additives. It’s important to ...

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, ...

Dried herbs have a tendency to collect dust in the pantry. You buy a jar of them, use a little and then forget about them or just dip into them occasionally. But now that home cooks are turning more ...