Basil
Basil is a herb with spicy overtones of aniseed and is strongly associated with Italian cooking. Basil complements - tomatoes, green vegetables, salads, soups, eggs, fish, cheese, lamb, pizza and pasta sauces. Basil is delicious with tomatoes, cooked or as a salad. Basil has a strong history of reverence and loathing. Its name is Greek for "King" and it is revered as a sacred herb in the Hindu religion. However, in Europe during the Middle Ages it was believed that scorpions would breed under pots of Basil and just to smell Basil would form a scorpion in the brain. Basil is known as the tomato herb because of their affinity.
Dill
Dill has a fresh, sweet, anise-like flavor and aroma. Dill complements - chicken, fish, minced meat, vegetables, eggs, cheese, salads, soups, pickles and is used as a garnish. Dill is used to flavor baby cucumbers in Dill pickles. Dill is an excellent seasoning for seafood, fish and new potatoes. It has a special affinity with salmon, both fresh and cured, as in gravadlax. The word "Dill" comes from an old Norse word meaning 'to lull' due to their belief in the herb's soothing and sedative effect, especially for crying babies suffering from colic. The Greeks used Dill as a remedy for hiccups. In the middle ages Dill was used in many magic potions, including a protection against witch craft.
Rosemary
Rosemary is the hard, needle-shaped leaves of a small evergreen shrub. It has a distinctive pine-wood aroma and a strong bittersweet flavour. Rosemary complements - lamb, pork, chicken, oily fish, game, tomato sauce, vegetables, soups, marinades. The Latin name ‘Ros Maris’ means ‘Dew of the Sea’, as the plant grows well by the seaside. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary, fleeing from Herod's soldiers, hung her cloak on a Rosemary bush one night. In the morning the white flowers had turned blue under her cloak. From then on, the herb became known as ‘Rose of Mary’. In ancient Greece it was believed that Rosemary fortified the brain and refreshed the memory. Students wore it in their hair during examinations to improve their memory. Associated with remembrance, Rosemary was used at weddings and funerals. Rosemary is believed to grow well in the garden of a happy household. For a refreshing bath add a handful of Rosemary, tied in muslin, to the water. An infusion of Rosemary is said to be calming on the nerves. Rosemary is an antiseptic and works well as a breath freshener.
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