tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post8737957323599866629..comments2023-04-20T09:17:57.181-05:00Comments on Gatsbys Gardens: HerbsGatsbys Gardenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-2596673738041397712010-05-20T16:47:36.507-05:002010-05-20T16:47:36.507-05:00Jeanne, this container of herbs has worked out wel...Jeanne, this container of herbs has worked out well the past few years because I have a very small veggie garden. I do grow some other herbs in pots and also basil in the veggie garden.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-72005309080113677382010-05-20T16:46:00.051-05:002010-05-20T16:46:00.051-05:00Joey, I am going to try that tossing on the coals ...Joey, I am going to try that tossing on the coals effect, and also using them in my flower arrangements.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-55610724791945482162010-05-20T16:26:30.092-05:002010-05-20T16:26:30.092-05:00Very interesting about the hard and soft herbs Eil...Very interesting about the hard and soft herbs Eileen. I've got a little herb bed going at the moment and together with all the 'usual suspects' I want to seek out some more unusual herbs. I'm going to the Chelsea Physics Garden soon so should get plenty of ideas there.<br /><br />Your herbs look very lush and healthy!<br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-57254285154715945492010-05-20T11:12:05.745-05:002010-05-20T11:12:05.745-05:00I agree with Abbie. I have had a much better exper...I agree with Abbie. I have had a much better experience with a rub or marinadeIndoor Fountainshttp://www.kineticfountains.com/indoor-fountains.aspnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-11799745062926676702010-05-20T06:25:54.325-05:002010-05-20T06:25:54.325-05:00How fun, Eileen. I can't imagine life without ...How fun, Eileen. I can't imagine life without herbs ... I also often toss herbs on the coals and include them in my flower arrangements.joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-72831061255040279442010-05-20T06:04:26.231-05:002010-05-20T06:04:26.231-05:00Hi GLoria,
I keep thinking of changing my blog to...Hi GLoria,<br /><br />I keep thinking of changing my blog to another format but I am concerned I will lose everything<br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-58766649722524496682010-05-20T06:02:48.809-05:002010-05-20T06:02:48.809-05:00Lona, you would probably like the brush on effect ...Lona, you would probably like the brush on effect as it is a very light taste.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-46468299683178276402010-05-19T19:35:18.469-05:002010-05-19T19:35:18.469-05:00What a great tip about blanching the parsley &...What a great tip about blanching the parsley & basil. My pesto always turns dark. I wondered how to keep it green! Thanks I will be using this tip. Thanks for finding my blog - www.dakotagarden.comGloria Bondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747664817254721613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-81467318778438789112010-05-19T17:24:10.458-05:002010-05-19T17:24:10.458-05:00Abbie, I'm with you. I really do like to use ...Abbie, I'm with you. I really do like to use the herbs right on the meat, tied on, or stuffed inside if it's fish or chicken. His restaurant is Socca on Clark probably closer to you than to me.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-78869101793236064622010-05-19T11:11:37.523-05:002010-05-19T11:11:37.523-05:00I must be the freak of nature in that I do not lik...I must be the freak of nature in that I do not like herbs and heavy spices on my food.LOL! I like to taste the food or meat. Salt and a little pepper for me. When I go out to eat I always have to ask how the meat is tenderized etc.or I cannot eat it and it goes to waste.<br />That Lona is a strange duck LOL!Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-25806994191140774242010-05-19T10:16:51.354-05:002010-05-19T10:16:51.354-05:00Hi Eileen, I've tried the whole brushing thing...Hi Eileen, I've tried the whole brushing thing -- it works ok as an oil delivery system, but I really never get much flavor from it. If I really want the meat or veg to taste like the herb (i.e. rosemary or thyme), I have better flavor results using it in the marinade or the rub!Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367654702422691061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-44976842438282131382010-05-19T05:51:25.626-05:002010-05-19T05:51:25.626-05:00I did not know this either, Catherine, nor was I t...I did not know this either, Catherine, nor was I too sure I would just brush oil on with the herbs. I also used the full herb on meats, etc. I also use those soft herbs in sauses, butters, etc. So, I guess I will give the brushing a try.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243579953985871041.post-70507791742041760972010-05-18T20:16:12.888-05:002010-05-18T20:16:12.888-05:00I didn't know that herbs were considered hard ...I didn't know that herbs were considered hard or soft. I love how fresh herbs taste in food though. Great tip about blanching the basil for pesto.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.com