The Sur La Table Blog
“How are you with plants?” asked my editor a few weeks back.
“I’m pretty good with plants,” I replied. “For instance, last night I ate a salad.”
“I was thinking more along the lines of plants, comma, cultivation or care of.”
“I’m their worst nightmare. I’ve killed every plant I’ve ever owned. Come the plant revolution, they will exact their horrible, but just, revenge.”
“Then you’re…
Spring is around the corner (right?), which means locally grown, fresh herbs like chives, tarragon and parsley are coming. That is, unless you already have our cool new Aerogarden (shown above) and can grow your own fresh herbs all year long. Either way, we’ve rounded up our top ten herb tools to help you make the most of the crop that’s coming.
We’ll never understand why such a delicious dish is relegated to the breakfast table in this country. Instead, take a cue from French bistro cuisine and serve an omelet with a light salad of mixed greens for dinner tonight. This one, full of fresh herbs and tangy chèvre, is flavorful, filling and quick. Best of all, once you master the simple technique to make it, the possibilities…
There’s scarcely a dish out there that won’t benefit from the use of fresh herbs, one of the easiest ways to build flavor while cooking and add a smattering of color just before serving.
Lucky for us, spring is about to make its entrance — which means fresh herbs will show up en masse at the farmers market. Here’s a quick overview of the…
