Tag Archives: Herb

Black Bean and Salmon Pasta with Fresh Summer Herbs

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Summer is in full swing in Seattle, and the garden is very happy. The garlic, shallots and herbs are in full swing, and we’re busy eating as fast as we can harvest. It’s the perfect time to make this simple … Continue reading →

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Drying Herbs – The Rock Star Staples – Sage and Thyme

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Our herbs are kind of dramatic. Like Janis Joplin and James Dean, their fate in life is to flower and die young. Which is no good for herbs, because you can’t use them after they’ve flowered. So, it’s always a … Continue reading →

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Growing Herbs Outside the Kitchen Door

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

There’s really no reason you shouldn’t be growing a little herb garden. They look great in pots, they’re friends to the bees, and you very quickly find that once you have fresh herbs in your garden, you don’t ever want … Continue reading →

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How to Make Herbs de Provence

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

The first time Melanie ever heard about herbs de provence was back in 1995, when she worked at Cafe Campagne in downtown Seattle. Her job was to rub the little chickens with herbs de provence, skewer them, and pop them … Continue reading →

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