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| melody |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 11:10:12 AM
BASIL!!
I have become enamored with PESTO-
I have actually planted a Pesto herb bed---25 garlic plants and tons of basil-I only have to add my favorite pure olive oil and oh my.... Pine Nuts!!
What herb would you take to a deserted island??
Melody
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 11:27:40 AM
sweet basil or rosemary
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| DvilleMama |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 7:14:16 PM
So, what all do you do with your chocolate mint? Never heard of it....do share!!!
Lyn
Farmgirl Sister #1574
Mid-Michigan Farmgirl Chapter
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| Room To Grow |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 6:01:39 PM
basil......maybe cinnamon...cant decide
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
| Rivergirl_2007 |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 9:24:18 PM
I love my chocolate mint and grow it every year. |
| melody |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 8:13:01 PM
Lyn...that sounds soooo good!
I tried something similar and it made a very nice glaze with the honey---but I used Tarragon vinegar instead of Balsamic-
Hmmmm....Chocolate...I grew Chocolate Mint one year and it was DIVINE!!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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| DvilleMama |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 5:21:05 PM
haha@ Marly. With all that chocolate, sounds like you should be on a 'desserted' island! I too would have to choose basil. Although it's not a tea making herb, it's so versatile. Two of my favs, other than pesto, are a skillet chicken dish w/ basil, honey, balsamic vinegar & pine nuts all cooked together. The other is fresh chopped tomatoes, fresh chopped basil, olive oil, lemon juice & feta cheese (optional) ...like a salad. mmmmm!
Lyn
Farmgirl Sister #1574
Mid-Michigan Farmgirl Chapter
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 5:11:44 PM
Is chocolate an herb? That's what I would want if I were stranded on a Deserted island. Lots of chocolate. Lots of brownies.
However, if it has to be a true herb, I guess rosemary. LOL
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| emsmommy5 |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 4:37:38 PM
Comfrey is my favorite healing herb. It's not used for cooking.... but it is always the first herb I think of when I think of herbs! If I had to choose cooking... I would probably go with garlic. Then... too many choices. =)
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| cgonyer |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 4:16:54 PM
I love cilantro - and basil is a very close second!
~Cindy
Farmgirl #1273 |
| Rivergirl_2007 |
Posted - Jun 29 2010 : 9:46:06 PM
That's really a tough question. I can't imagine living without chives, sage and thyme. Why comfrey? I'm really curious about that one. |
| FarminKarmin |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 5:50:36 PM
I would have to pick lavender!  |
| buffypuff |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 09:07:41 AM
In our colder north, I often have short lived growth with basil. What is hardy here, and I use for many things, is lemon thyme...tea, vinegrette, marinade for chicken etc... of course you didn't go into the climate on that island. ;0)
Buffypuff/ Claudia
Farmgirl & Sister #870
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| herblady55 |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 11:25:28 PM
hmmmmm....Either Chamomile or Garlic.....it's a toss-up.hahaha
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
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| Kerbear |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 11:03:56 AM
I would most definitely have to take two: Basil and Cilantro~
~Kerry Anne
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 07:33:03 AM
i am with angie i thought comfrey.lol
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| Celticheart |
Posted - Jun 12 2010 : 7:10:17 PM
Well, first I thought rosemary but it would have to be mint. For tea, of course, and mojitos.
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Daniel Webster
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 10 2010 : 5:32:31 PM
I'm with "natesgirl" . . . GARLIC first and then ROSEMARY!!!!
YUP!!!
CJ
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| Yogifarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 1:22:22 PM
feverfew so I dont get a headache and can enjoy the beach
-Jenn
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| Catherine |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 1:09:59 PM
That's a tough one ... Lemon Verbena, maybe Lemon Balm ... so I can make tea!
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| Nigella |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 08:33:06 AM
Fresh bay! It's so different from dried
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison~
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| Hosanna |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 07:17:58 AM
For me it is cilantro!!! Hands-down.
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| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jun 09 2010 : 06:48:47 AM
Yes, Melody, basil!
But,... I would want the three varieties I've grown: lemon basil, cinnamon basil and regular.
Lavender or chamomile would be a close second. I love my calming herbs!
Judy
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 10:40:04 PM
Is garlic an herb? If it is, then definitely garlic. I can eat it plain if it's roasted! If it's not, then rosemary. I use both for meat, veges, and even jellies!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 8:08:23 PM
.. a horrible recipe for those who LOVE pesto... its horrible because it is so sinfully mouth watering yumminess!... soften a package of cream cheese... sorry but I do it in a micro... warm it up so it is soft and creamy, add in pesto, to your desired taste. whip it all together so it is creamy and foamish... use it on yummy crackers or bagel chips! or celery sticks.. you get the idea. I promise you'll love this concoction!
my choice of herb would have to be Coriander/ Cilantro.
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
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| melody |
Posted - Jun 08 2010 : 6:06:06 PM
Oh Brenda....I can totally relate to crying over a lost basil plant! LOL!
I made a basil-honey-garlic-tarragon vinegar glazed chicken tonight for dinner--YUM!
Good responses ladies!!
Melody
Farmgirl #525
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