Thyme: The Herb of Courage
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Article by: Gwen Nyhus Stewart Garden thyme, fresh or dried, alone or combined with parsley and bay leaves to make a bouquet garni, adds a distinctive aromatic flavouring to meats, poultry, stews, sauces, and stuffing. Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as cooking thyme, English thyme, French thyme, or winter , Well water problems and what to do about them thyme is just one of the 350 species of the genus Thymus. Often called the ‘herb of courage,' garden , The Nigra Arborvitae Grows Well In Solebury / Bucks County Pa. thyme can be grown indoors , Advice about the best opinion witrel="nofollow" h reference to posts and be or out. 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In the garden, , Introduction to bonsai tree growing: an overview plant , Container Gardening Indoors and Outdoors thyme anywhere as it deters cabbageworm and accents the aromatic qualities of other plants , In the Veggie Path - December (southern hemisphere) and herbs. , Practical Feng Shui – Debunking the myths and finding out wh In the kitchen, , Does Your Chimney Stack Up? thyme is often used in sausage and other fatty foods , Well water problems and what to do about them such as lamb, pork, duck, or goose as it aids in the digestive process. Generally speaking, in the kitchen, , Building A Garage Addition To Your Home dried thyme is used, as it is preferred for cooking. 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Strip the leaves from stems when using fresh. Chopped fresh leaves are much more pungent than dried so use sparingly if substituting for dried in a recipe. The dried flowers , Choosing a colorful mix of perennials for the garden and/or leaves are often combined with rosemary and spearmint to make an aromatic tea said to be useful for calming the nerves and soothing headaches. Thyme can be preserved by freezing or drying. To dry, lay the stems of thyme flat , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Newtown Pa. or hang them in bunches in a shady, dry location. , Introduction to bonsai tree growing: an overview Strip the dry leaves from the stems and store in an airtight container. To freeze, lie on a cookie pan, freeze, store in airtight freezer bags, and use as required. Bouquet Garni 2 sprigs parsley 1 sprig thyme Tie together with white , Moose Antler Art string, immerse in cooking liquid, and remove before serving. 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Gwen Nyhus Stewart, B.S.W., M.G., H.T., is an educator, freelance writer, garden , Building A Garage Addition To Your Home consultant, and author of the book The Healing Garden: A Place , In the Veggie Path - December (southern hemisphere) Of Peace : Gardening , Clear Clutter At Home With Baskets For The Soil, , Advice about the best opinion witrel="nofollow" h reference to posts and be Gardening , How to Organize Your Cabinets - Containers For The Soul and the booklet Non-toxic Alternatives For Everyday Cleaning And Gardening , Container Indoors and Outdoors Products. She owns the website Gwen's Healing Garden , In the Veggie Path - December (southern hemisphere) where you will find lots of free information , Flowers That Beautify Your Home and Garden about gardening , Buying flowers in bulk for best prices for the soil , Fall Garden Chores for Spring Flowering Bulbs and gardening , I Need What Part? for the soul. To find out more about the books and subscribe to her free Newsletter visit www.gwenshealinggarden.ca Gwen Nyhus Stewart © 2004 : 2006. All rights reserved. |
  
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