Ann Marie, Author at The Lost Herbs

Marigold

10/21/2022
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Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a popular flower identifiable by its overpowering smell and lustrous golden bloom. This flower graces the beauty of autumn, but it is also abundant throughout spring and summer. Marigold is every gardener and farmer's favorite flower…

Saffron

10/14/2022
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Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a plant that produces the most expensive gourmet spice known to man. Owe it to its many uses, health benefits, and mostly for its labor-intensive production. The plant was used as a dye since the prehistoric…

Star Anise

10/07/2022
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Star anise (Illicium verum), or Chinese anise, is an important spice in Asian cuisine that lends dishes a sweet licorice-like taste. It is one of the ingredients of the popular five-spice powder that pairs well with many savory dishes and…

Elder

09/30/2022
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Elder (Sambucus nigra), or black elderberry, is a woody and herbaceous shrub that bears lacy and dramatic foliage. Elder also displays a profusion of showy flowers that gives way to black and glossy berries favored for cordials, wine, and other…

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Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels, Do This Instead!

09/29/2022
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Banana is a botanically complex plant. It is known to us as a fruit, but it is also a berry. No matter its distinction, however, there is no denying its valuable use in health and nutrition. Consuming bananas brings many…

Nutmeg

09/23/2022
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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is an evergreen tree that produces two different exotic spices – nutmeg and mace. The pit of the nutmeg tree is a versatile spice for many sweet and savory recipes. Mace is the web that covers the…

Rooibos

09/16/2022
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Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis, also known as the red bush) is a popular, caffeine-free alternative to green and black tea. It has a distinctive reddish color. Rooibos tea is the processed leaves of the shrub Aspalathus that only grows in South…

Thyme

09/09/2022
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a dainty evergreen herb. It is a staple for many culinary uses. It lends a slightly earthy, minty, and lemony flavor profile to dishes. Thyme is commonly added to meat, vegetables, soups, sauces, cocktails, and many…

10 Flowers You Did Not Know You Can Pickle

09/06/2022
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Flowers do not only look good as bouquets. Over the years, they are also gaining popularity in food preparation and decoration. While they are commonly used to add an aesthetic appeal to dishes, did you know that you can also…

Hemp

Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is a species of the controversial Cannabis genus. The plant comes with cultural baggage and complicated debate within communities. Hemp farming is mainly intended for its fiber production. It has long been used in traditional medicine for…