Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for generations. And let’s not forget pesto, of which basil is a main ...

Dehydrating fruit and herbs is a fantastic way to preserve an abundance from your garden. Dehydrating is a process of removing the water content which prevents spoilage and keeps your food safe for 6 ...

The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy K. Fewell helps beginners and experts alike make the most of their homegrown herbs. This guide takes readers through the basics of using ...

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If you don't know how to dry herbs for tea, you're left with over-priced herbal teas from the store that don't taste of much and don't have many beneficial properties (plus, did you know that many ...

Years ago, I witnessed an older Greek woman tending raisins drying on her sunny rooftop on the island of Crete. It seemed a timeless moment as I watched her wooden pitchfork gently turn the deep ...

If you don’t know how to dry herbs for tea, you’re left with over-priced herbal teas from the store that don’t taste of much and don’t have many beneficial properties, or you have to pay for fresher ...