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In general use, herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances.

Isabella and the Pot of Basil, William Holman Hunt, 1868
Herbs

Basil - The Royal Herb

The term "basil" is derived from the Latin basilius and the Greek v (basilikón phutón), which means "royal/kingly plant," presumably because of the plant's use in the creation of royal perfumes. Basil is sometimes referred to as "l'herbe royale" ('the royal herb') in French. Basil is an annual or

  • Bruce Sharland
Bruce Sharland Feb 27, 2022 • 2 min read
Caesar with Bay Leaf Crown
Herbs

Bay Leaves - The Herb That Thinks It's A Spice

Caesar wore a bay leaf crown to signify his dominance, however some speculate that it was to conceal his baldness. Bay leaves have been used in the kitchen for centuries, from the first century Roman handbook Apicius to the dog-eared recipe cards in your grandmother's cabinet. Bay leaves of good

  • Bruce Sharland
Bruce Sharland Jan 31, 2022 • 3 min read
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