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Mom's Herbal Honey

Add two teaspoons of your favorite fresh herb to a quart of honey. Warm over low heat. Place in a canning jar and store for 2 or 3 weeks to get the full flavor.

(Recommended herbs for this recipe... sage or rosemary)

"Tantelize your tastebuds! "

FREEZING HERBS:

Blanch herbs and freeze them. Most herbs can be frozen without blanching as well but blanching them first helps retain the color.

Puree herbs with a small amount of olive oil then freeze in small portions to add to your cooking as the need arises. (Addendum: Cheryl suggests ice cube trays are great for this. Place the cubes in a ziplock once the cubes are formed)

GARDENS AROUND THE WORLD:
Fresh Garden Herb

"sometimes I fold a sprig of mint into the napkin to make it smell nice and look good in the holder"
- Mary of: Chattanooga

"Sweet Basil is my favorite. I like to crumble some over fresh green beans simmering in a tablespoon of hot oil just until they are done but a little crisp" 
- Michelle of Texas

"I love dill. My favorite uses are in dips, on potatoes and of course in homemade carrot pickles. Mmmm"
- Cathi of Alix

"I love to make tea out of mint and I usually give some to my Mom and other family members because it grows so......fast"
- Linda of Grove,OK

"Purple Sage - I collect the leaves and gently steep on the stove top for a few minutes- this produces a mild & relaxing drinkable cup of tea"
- Ash of the West Coast

"I love adding a couple sprigs of tarragon to homemade soups!"
- Patricia of Edmonton Alberta

"Fresh basil sprinkled on top of home-made pizza. Mmmmmmmm!"
- Jolynn of Gloucester, Ontario

"I have some wonderful recipes like Rosemary chicken (cooks up in just minutes!) Special Chicken, which is an easy crock pot specialty using sage and thyme. Then there are the Tomato Basil Square which are always a hit! I use my fresh herbs for these recipes, and more, all the time! "

"I LOVE TO DRY HERBS, MIX THEM WITH WATER AND PUT THEM IN MY PORPOURRI BURNER FOR A FRESH NATURAL SCENT. I ALSO LIKE TO HANG THEM IN BETWEEN MY PANS ABOVE MY ISLAND IN THE KITCHEN FOR A NICE COUNTRY LOOK. "
- BRANDI of: INDIANA

Tamera's Tomato Basil Squares

1 package Ref. pizza crust
2 cups shredded mozarella
1.4 cup grated fresh parmesean
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, snipped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
4 plum ( use Roma) tomatoes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pizza crust onto a flat baking sheet (a baking stone is preferrable) sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over crust. In a bowl, combine the remaining mozzarella, parmesean, basil, mayonnaise and pressed garlic. Thinly slice the tomatoes and arrange them over the mozzarella on the crust. Drop the cheese mixture by spoonfuls over the tops of the tomatoes and spread as evenly as possible. Bake 15-20 minutes. The top should be golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm. Makes about 20 servings. - Tamara of Saugus CA

"I love to cook with them. I can make a mean Beef Wellington with a delicious Marjoram sauce and an excellent honey rosemary glazed roasted chicken. Herbs are also wonderful to use when you teach young children how to plant. And they are fun for the kids to watch them grow" 
- Erika of Irmo South Carolina

"I like to grow a lot of catnip, harvest & dry it, and then create a number of cat toys to donate to the humane society"
- Shannon of Ontario

"I enjoy growing herbs in my bathroom window. They get just the right amount of moisture"
- Kimberly of Davison, Michigan

"My favorite use of herbs is in Italian recipes of all kinds. Flavoring other dishes, especially fish, also can qualify as a favorite"
- Jillian of Sonora

"I use fresh basil and parsley in my homemade spagetti and butter sauces"
- Judy of Bayville NJ

"I use some of the herbs in the garden to make a great spaghetti sauce"
- Katherine of Vancouver BC

"I love to spinkle fresh herbs on salads"
- Jocelyne of Moncton NB

"I use in cooking. Especially to flavor low fat soups and vegetables"
- Sue of Berkeley Springs, WV

"I sprinkle herbs on top of soups"
- Eniko of Ontario

"I've found the uses for dill abundant. I use dill in any sauce I make, when melting butter I add dill, in scrambled eggs, practically everything"
- Debra of Birmingham AL

"You can use a flat of marigolds and plant them with herbs. Marigolds repel a variety of garden pests, including rabbits"
- Diana of Maple Ridge, BC

"When you have a cracked or shattered pot, use the pieces to make labels for your herbs. Attach them to the pot so they are up in the air on a wire and use paint pens to label. It looks very cute instead of the plastic stick in the dirt ones that come with it."
- Kam of Boulder Junction, WI

"Adding fresh of dried Basil,Oregano & Parsley to omelets,or scrambled eggs along with fresh ground pepper & salt makes for delisious eating"
- Barb of Oshkosh, WI

"I grow Cat nip for my cats"
- Bud of Reform, AL

"Other than using them for cooking and making yummy butters, I like to add freshly collected sprigs to a dish of cool water, add in some lemon slices, then place outside. The sun slowly warming the water and the light scent is wonderful not to mention it looks so pretty!"
- Lori of Kailua, HI

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