Does color matter?

Does color matter?

Perhaps my favorite homemade jelly was made from Queen Ann’s lace. I love the novelty … the “wow” factor. I remember a soft floral flavor, the profile one associates with German-style wines. Trouble was, no one ate it. I did for a bit, but it lost its appeal. I...
Meet Chris Wilkinson, Librarian

Meet Chris Wilkinson, Librarian

When people walk into historic stone headquarters of The Herb Society of America, Chris Wilkinson is often their first contact. The librarian for nearly a year, Chris finds that many want to know how to start an herb garden or how to use herbs in cooking. “More people...
The Tiniest Herbs Are in Hot Demand

The Tiniest Herbs Are in Hot Demand

Farmer, The Chef’s Garden More than 20 years ago, when baby mesclun greens hit the standard grocery store, they became passe with cutting-edge chefs. And so, the late, renowned Chef Charlie Trotter began looking for a replacement. He wanted something on the...