Work heats up in summer garden May 30, 2009
Herbs that do well now include basil, chives, dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, sage, Mexican tarragon, rosemary and thyme. Bulbs to plant include African iris, caladiums, canna, crinum, daylily, eucharis lily, society garlic and rain lily. (Florida Today)
Doing thyme: Ohio inmates growing food to save money May 29, 2009
28, 2009 11:58 AM Associated Press. FREMONT, Ohio - A county sheriff in northern Ohio who banned pancakes from the jail menu to cut costs has found another way to save: He's having the inmates grow their own food. (AZCentral -- News)
Gordon Hamersley's roast chicken May 27, 2009
teaspoon dried thyme ... In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. (Boston Globe)
Kristen Suzanne's Easy Raw Vegan Si... May 27, 2009
Suzanne likes using spices, especially parsley, basil, thyme, lemon juice, mint, ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander. The chapter Snacks features mostly seasoned nuts and seeds. (Suite101.com)
Roasted cherry tomatoes May 27, 2009
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano ... Sprinkle with thyme or oregano, salt, and pepper. (Boston Globe)
Best cut is the cheapest May 26, 2009
200g white beans, soaked overnight 150ml olive oil 3 medium brown onions, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 sticks celery, chopped 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 600g whole peeled tomatoes 500ml white wine 3 bay leaves 6 thyme sprigs 8 lamb shanks vegetable oil 2 1/2 lt beef stock salt pepper 1 cup torn basil leaves ... Season and add b 00004000 ay leaf, thyme and white wine and reduce by three-quarters ... 8kg pork neck salt pepper 4 lge brown onions, cut in half 50ml olive oil, plus... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
YARD & GARDEN: Tips for new vegetable growers May 23, 2009
Herbs and flowers loved by bees such as borage, thyme and bee balm help attract these pollinators and thus improve fruit-set on many vegetables, including summer and winter squash, tomatoes, peppers and beans. There are also many specific combinations that are famous, at least in folklore, though as the diet advertisements say, results may vary. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
These walls were made for planting May 22, 2009
A list of wall plants might include lavender, sea pink, lavender-flowered aubrietia, pink or white maiden pink, and purple flowered thyme. A couple of natives that should do as well in built walls as they do in natural rock crevices are Dutchman's breeches and wild columbine. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Real spring green - Vegetables pack in vitamins and variety of fresh flavors May 22, 2009
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves ... Add the sausage, chicken stock, salt to taste (about 2 teaspoons if stock is unsalted), bay leaves, thyme and oregano. (Missoulian, MT)
Grass-free yard options May 21, 2009
Low-growing plants such as creeping thyme and oregano spread to fill gaps during the summer, and two types of mulch - pine and cocoa - blanket what the creepers do not ... Some low-growing ground covers, such as creeping thymes, mints, and stonecrops, can tolerate moderate foot traffic and can be planted between stone pavers. (Boston Globe)
Her name is marjoram May 21, 2009
Fresh marjoram (or oregano, thyme, rosemary), chopped. 1/2 cup good tomato sauce, preferably homemade. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Healthy grilling needs to be fast and flavorful May 20, 2009
This recipe for fennel seed and thyme-crusted grilled shrimp uses an aromatic spice blend to create a flavorful crust ... 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme ... In a small bowl, combine the fennel seeds, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, pepper and oil. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Build your own burger recipes May 20, 2009
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme ... In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. (Helena Independent Record)
How to Grow Catmint Plant Profile May 17, 2009
Try combining nepeta with other herbs like lemon balm, thyme and marjoram. Or use catmint in a perennial border with other flowering plants like roses, foxglove, phlox and hardy geranium. (Suite101.com)
Organic herb grower finds his niche May 17, 2009
Amador also routinely grows dill, sorrel, savory, peppermint, rosemary, sage and thyme. He is committed to using both his Yuma and Mexican growing locations for year-round production of these crops. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Fine Lines and Wrinkles May 15, 2009
Cherie Calbom, author of the book Juicing for Life, suggests adding the herbs lavender and thyme to as many dishes as possible. According to history, these herbs were used to slow the aging process. (Suite101.com)
* RESTAURANTS : La Marche May 15, 2009
Basil, mint, rosemary and thyme were some of the herbs I noticed growing in pots on a wooden deck out front of the recently opened La Marche on a sunny afternoon last week. Any prospective diner would be forgiven for assuming that the restaurant uses these fresh ingredients in its food. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
White House enjoys spring harvest May 14, 2009
Garden thyme was to garnish the fish special the next day in the Navy Mess, the West Wing cafeteria for administration staff. The three lettuces were used in salads May 1. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Crawdad Festival recipes May 13, 2009
11 2 teaspoons dried thyme crushed ... Remove from heat and stir in seasoned salt, thyme, paprika, basil, white and black pepper, and cayenne. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rains help rejuvenate wilting green industry May 10, 2009
An assortment of perennial flowers and plants are for sale last week at Thyme After Thyme Nursery in Winterville ... A garden at Thyme After Thyme Nursery in Winterville last week ... Thyme After Thyme owner Sally Barksdale, left, talks with employee Amy Glinski. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Knowing the Seasons or Zones May 7, 2009
Herbs are popular indoor plants and using the example of Thyme, the plant will experience growth spurts and slower growth periods, depending on the climate cycle ... Thyme, while a good indoor herb is actually a good beginning plant for an outdoor garden too ... The Thyme plant has many uses, it is a decorative and fragrant plant, and is easy to grow. (Suite101.com)
Recession proof your produce: Grow your own May 6, 2009
Plant rosemary, thyme, oregano and sage in the larger garden. Start these slow growers as plants, not seeds. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fresh Sheet: Spring asparagus, sorrel inspire fresh recipes May 6, 2009
Janet and Rolfe Hagen of the Thyme Garden in Alsea have wrapped salmon in sorrel leaves and baked it, with tasty results ... That and other sorrels are available at The Thyme Garden, and Nichols Garden Nursery in Albany. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Grow herbs as replacements for fat May 6, 2009
Perennials, such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon and sage, grow back season after season and can be started from seed or purchased, inexpensively, as small plants. Of course, you don't have to limit an herb garden to warmer weather. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Herbalist, author to speak May 6, 2009
She also authors articles for magazines and newsletters on gardening and herbs, and has written three books, Midwest Herb Growing, Thyme and Thyme Again, and A Fairy Herbal. She has served as the Herb Editor for Create the Dream magazine. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Plant an Organic Living Roof Garden May 5, 2009
However, herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage are excellent green roof candidates. Caring for a Living Roof. (Suite101.com)
More mothers, daughters joining forces May 3, 2009
NEW YORK --- When Enid Stettner's homespun company Wild Thymes started to catch on, she needed a smart, steady hand to help with the increased workload ... Enid Stettner of Wild Thymes was always an entrepreneur ... She started Wild Thymes in the late 1980s, when Ann was young, because she had a lush garden and stuck some fresh herbs into vinegar and sold it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Britain's disappearing butterflies May 2, 2009
On a bright spring day, the chalky slopes of the Chiltern Hills in southwest England smell of warm thyme. Tiny purple violets bloom underfoot. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
What's going on May 1, 2009
Ramekins names general manager; Wild Thyme survives fire ... H H H Wild Thyme's "Dining Club Rive Gauche" served a celebratory Sicilian dinner to a sell-out crowd of happy diners last Wednesday despite a fire that heated up the walk-in refrigerator of their catering operation 10 days ago. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Evening Thyme Garden Club to hold 11th annual Garden Fair May 16 May 1, 2009
MARSHALL The Evening Thyme Garden Club of Marshall will host its 11th annual Garden Fair on May 16 ... Both Mrs. O Rourke and Mrs. Brandt are Evening Thyme members. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Spice Up Your Diet -- And Your Health May 1, 2009
THYME: Source of Vitamin K, iron, manganese, calcium and dietary fiber. Anti-bacterial: An alternative to chemical additives, studies show the essential oils in thyme may prevent bacterial growth ... Brain protection: Studies show that the amount of DHA in brain, kidney, and heart cell membranes was increased after dietary supplementation with thyme. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Roses and the company they keep May 1, 2009
Happy companions for all of these roses include Siberian Iris, hardy geraniums and herbs like rosemary and golden creeping thyme. As a group, Knockout roses continue to be a popular choice for the landscape as shrubs, hedges, screening or part of the mixed border, not only for their nonstop flowers but for their resistance to pest and disease problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
‘New’ 1988 fire truck sparks new enthusiasm in Blodgett (70) Apr 30, 2009
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10, the Hagens welcome everybody to their 80-acre estate, The Thyme Garden, where more than 20 top regional and local artists will have their work on display and for sale. Guests are invited to stroll the stunning gardens and nature trails, sample herbal appetizers and May wine, while shopping for organically grown herbs and unusual plants at The Thyme Garden Nursery. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Water experts take note of hard drought lessons Apr 29, 2009
Individuals can make their homes more efficient by following such simple tips as fixing leaky toilets and faucets and planting less turf grass and more drought-resistant native plants, said Hall and Heather Koepnick, an employee at Thyme After Thyme nursery. The forum, called "Blue Water for a Green Future," was organized by the Athens Environmental Summit. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• Cooking for one: Salmon in red wine Apr 29, 2009
Add the wine and thyme; bring to a boil ... Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the liquid into a bowl, pressing on the vegetables and thyme to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Spice of life Apr 28, 2009
Thyme, chives, marjoram, woodruff and oregano are shorter great in the front or along the sides of your herb border ... Thyme is widely used as a steppable between landscape stones because it will withstand some walking on. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rock 'n' Rouler Apr 28, 2009
1 teaspoon dried thyme ... Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and thyme, and cook, continuing to stir constantly, until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. (Boston Globe)
Residents find relief in spring planting Apr 20, 2009
Butch Burgmaier, 84, said the group s green thumbs took over and they couldn t resist trying to grow sage, thyme and other herbs. People are interested in herbs and flowers, especially in the spring, said Joyce Wiese, 92. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Making Brown Veal Stock Apr 20, 2009
Add the thyme, parsley, remaining tomato paste and bay leaves to the pot as well. Heat a large skillet with the rendered fat (1/2 cup is needed, supplement oil if not enough). (Suite101.com)
Toting lunch becoming a cheap, hip, healthy trend Apr 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Frugality is the new black. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Spring time for favorites, old and new Apr 16, 2009
I like the way it mixes and mingles with other perennials, like the Japanese Roof Iris, Iris tectorum Album and creeping lemon thyme. In the woodland I m always happy to see the return of the graceful and easy to grow Variegated Solomon s Seal, Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Chefs in Cochon555 competition go whole hog Apr 15, 2009
Following the carnitas tacos, which he pairs with homemade tepache, a fermented pineapple drink made in Mexican prisons (appropriate in the Liberty Hotel's former jail surroundings), Jennings delivers a palate cleanser of buttermilk and lard sorbet, followed by braised belly with a simple glaze of honey and thyme over crispy fried strips of ear, then a chocolate torte thickened with pig's blood, topped with cream subtly flavored with whipped pig's brain (both more delicious than they sound). As... (Boston Globe)
Fresh herbs can enliven meals at home Apr 15, 2009
Several other herbs also do well, including oregano, sage, mint and thyme, though they may have fewer American culinary uses. Cilantro and dill, while wonderful when fresh, mature and go to seed quickly. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Northern comfort Apr 15, 2009
teaspoon dried thyme leaves ... Add onions and thyme and saut. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lamb Stars In Italian Easter Feast Apr 11, 2009
Rosemary is a classic flavor accompaniment to lamb, and White combined the herb with anchovies, garlic, thyme, and orange zest to make a paste which he spreads all over the lamb before rolling it up and placing it in a roasting pan along with carrots, onions and celery ... 6 oil packed anchovy fillets, drained and blotted with paper towels 3 large whole garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves Finely grated zest of 1 orange cup extra virgin olive oil... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Ditch cream-of-something soup with new casseroles Apr 10, 2009
2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided ... Stir in the flour and 1 teaspoon of the thyme ... In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the sauce, the crabmeat, parsley and remaining 1 teaspoon of thyme. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bubbly ran out early Apr 10, 2009
The girl and the fig offered a divine polenta cake, Wild Thyme served sorrel soup made from their garden, Joel Baecker cooked pizza in his portable oven from Petaluma, Whole Foods Sonoma offered pounds of chocolate and almond cakes, Plaza Bistro served filet mignon I never saw, Olive and Vine did a yummy lamb lettuce wrap, Nana Mae's provided organic apple juices, and there were cupcakes galore to finish after Sheana Davis' Delice de la Vall;e cheese ... All Mary's Pizza Shack locations just... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Passover filled with family, comfort food Apr 9, 2009
The actress and preschool teacher stays connected to her roots by serving the dishes her mother and aunt make, such as labane with za atar, a tangy Middle Eastern strained yogurt with olive oil combined with the pungent spice mix of thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and sumac, eaten with a piece of pita. In Israel, Ben-Herut says, Jewish cooking is a melting pot with influences from all over the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
This year it's rabbit food for Easter dinner Apr 9, 2009
2 sprigs fresh thyme ... Add rutabaga, thyme, rosemary and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Stretch your budget with a new generation of casseroles Apr 8, 2009
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves ... In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and thyme, then whisk in the warm half-and-half mixture. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Walls of green: Vertical, hydroponic gardens are good for the air and for design Apr 8, 2009
She has discovered organic food, loves to cook, and wants to grow basil, lemon thyme, mint, parsley, and sage. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Herb Gardening in the Shade Apr 7, 2009
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) ... Thymus vulgaris Thyme is one of the easiest herbs to propagate. (Suite101.com)
Romancing the Stone Apr 6, 2009
If they're lucky, they'll catch a whiff of thyme, which thrives wherever the sun reflects off stone. A diminutive Asian-style guesthouse, left by the previous owner, juts out over a small pond and completes the meditative scene. (Boston Globe)
Kitchen Call: Dream a lentil dream Apr 6, 2009
They have an affinity for strongly flavored herbs as well, such as basil, Italian parsley, dill, thyme and rosemary ... 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves ... Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, thyme and olive oil in a separate bowl. (Amesbury News, MA)
Stay Fresh and Try Homemade Lasagna Apr 1, 2009
Woody herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, should be wrapped in paper towel and then in a plastic bag and kept in the crisper. Sara Moulton's Hearty Lasagna. (ABC News -- Business)
Redoubt ash, poor weather mess with fish deliveries Apr 1, 2009
Other herbs include thyme, sage, cilantro, chives, parsley and a variety of mints. But if you're thinking of growing something for later this year, Walberg can help there too. (Anchorage Daily News)
Meat loaf: An American classic Apr 1, 2009
Sprinkle thyme over onion mixture. Rub garlic and pinch of salt into paste; add garlic. (Montana Standard, MT)
Scalera: Time to spring into the garden Mar 28, 2009
In the herb garden, plant basil, chives, garlic chives, dill, borage, pineapple sage, Mexican oregano, fennel, Mexican tarragon, oregano, mint, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme. Add new mulch to areas where it has thinned out. (Florida Today)
Bird to serve a flock - French-style Chicken in a Pot is fancy enough to serve guests Mar 27, 2009
Combine the lentils, broth, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and bay leaf in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat ... Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. (Missoulian, MT)
Mushroom guru won't leave you in the dark at ABG Mar 26, 2009
HERBS TO START FROM SEED: Parsley, thyme and oregano. TUBERS TO START: Begonias and dahlias. (Anchorage Daily News)
How to sustain local interest Mar 26, 2009
The Farm to Table Conference: Keep It Real, Keep It Local" will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 3 and 4 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Tickets are $25. Tickets to the food tasting, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 4, are $25. Purchase at pathwayswellnessprogram.com, where more information and schedules can be found. Out Like a Lamb Stew This is Chef Rachel Lori's favorite late-winter recipe, but it's also perfect for these early days of spring. Olive oil for sauteeing 2... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
What to plant Mar 25, 2009
Eight transplants to plant this month: bay tree, German chamomile, chives, garlic chives, lavender, lemon verbena, oregano and thyme. Water every five to seven days. (AZCentral -- Home)
Learn the basics of making a tender, flavorful meatloaf Mar 25, 2009
teaspoon dried thyme ... Sprinkle thyme over onion mixture. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Authorities seize helicopters in drug ring Mar 25, 2009
somedude wrote on Mar 24, 2009 8:43 PM:" Thank God we were importing the Good drug and Exporting the bad stuff, Did ya ever think of it that way slo-poke? It's time to legalize and tax, I am excited that more Senators are starting to see this and admitting that it might even help our economy at a time when the rich people need it the most! With Obama in the White House I am certain that legalization will come soon and that there will be more than thyme growing in the Whithouse Herb garden! ".... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Saffron is worthy of its price Mar 25, 2009
Add salt and pepper, garnish with thyme; pass additional cheese at the table if desired. Serves 6. (The Augusta Chronicle)