by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 31, 2017 | Other Culinary
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … in my kitchen. As I harvest the goods, I’ve been making Christmas gifts for family and friends. Some of my favorites are liqueurs. They’re deceptively simple and make elegant presentations. Crème di violette and lemon herb...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 23, 2017 | Other Culinary
Cocktails are hot and we’re not talking your father’s martini. Unless, you’ve found a way to dress it up with fresh herbs. Something so many of today’s bartenders are doing. During a recent trip to Pittsburgh, where we stayed at the young, hip Ace Hotel in the city’s...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 21, 2017 | Other Culinary
After two years of blogging I’ve examined which posts have received the most clicks. The list below represents different topics, styles and interests. I hope you have fun rediscovering (or discovering) the content. What to do with Garlic Scapes … Learn what to do with...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 16, 2017 | Other Research & Education
Given the rising cost of health care, I wonder if more people are turning to herbal medicine to address symptoms and seek treatment. While I’ve been skeptical and gone the “easy” route of modern medicine, I’m starting to think differently. I have a summer cold …...
by herbsocietyofamerica | Aug 14, 2017 | Other Culinary
My children (now 18 and 20) are accustomed to playing in the kitchen. Ever since they were small we taste-tested and compared foods … farm-raised salmon vs. wild caught salmon, grey sea salt vs. Morton salt and on and on … Recently I’ve been...