tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post6688925919321620803..comments2023-11-05T06:37:03.280-06:00Comments on A Corner Garden: Remembering to use things from freezer, and to put dried herbs in containersCorner Gardener Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-56700269042293630592009-01-10T11:02:00.000-06:002009-01-10T11:02:00.000-06:00Hi Jan and Kay,Even though I dry herbs, and freeze...Hi Jan and Kay,<BR/>Even though I dry herbs, and freeze a few, I prefer using them fresh. When a dish is almost done is when I usually cut up herbs with kitchen scissors right onto the food.<BR/><BR/>Chives and parsley can be put on pretty much anything. Maybe I'll do a post on ways I use fresh herbs this summer. I've never heard of lemon sage, but there are different kinds of sage, so maybe I just haven't come across it.<BR/><BR/>Kay, I don't think you have much reason to dry herbs. I bet your rosemary and oregano grow year round, don't they? Do you have to keep cutting back your basils to keep them from blooming?<BR/><BR/>Rosemary is good snipped on any kind of meat, and I like it with potatoes, and in soups, too.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-47857278580250760092009-01-09T00:28:00.000-06:002009-01-09T00:28:00.000-06:00I've got only basil, oregano and rosemary in my ga...I've got only basil, oregano and rosemary in my garden but in Hawaii I've been too lazy to dry them. The rosemary grows into a huge bush here which never ceases to amaze me.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-87725936271123525062009-01-07T08:45:00.000-06:002009-01-07T08:45:00.000-06:00I grow herbs, too-but don't use them either (someo...I grow herbs, too-but don't use them either (someone said that I think).I love seeing them in the pots but really need to try cooking with them, I know.<BR/>I grow chives, parsley, lemon sage (I think; something lemony, anyway), dill, and 2 kinds of mint leaves; Each year it just depends what I choose at the garden store.<BR/><BR/>You need to come visit me so you can clean out my drawers:)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-53471271540861524572009-01-06T21:57:00.000-06:002009-01-06T21:57:00.000-06:00Hi Kris, Patsi, and Louise,I prefer to use fresh h...Hi Kris, Patsi, and Louise,<BR/><BR/>I prefer to use fresh herbs whenever I can, and the sage outside was still good at Thanksgiving. Now that we've had single digits, I haven't tried using any. I don't know if it would be crisp or mushy.<BR/><BR/>I cleaned out my measuring spoon and misc. things drawer today, and was surprised by some things I forgot were in there. :o)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments!Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-14745611178453428042009-01-06T17:20:00.000-06:002009-01-06T17:20:00.000-06:00Yum! Remembering is difficult for me. But sometime...Yum! Remembering is difficult for me. But sometimes after forgetting, I find a nice surprise.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-29262926474743561132009-01-06T13:09:00.000-06:002009-01-06T13:09:00.000-06:00Dried herds from your own garden.What a great way ...Dried herds from your own garden.<BR/>What a great way to enjoy your garden all year.<BR/>Nothing bettter than your own !Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-52828650637734809122009-01-06T08:34:00.000-06:002009-01-06T08:34:00.000-06:00I grow parsley and chives and (occasionally) basil...I grow parsley and chives and (occasionally) basil. I really should expand my repertoire! You put me to shame...;-)Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17822528453563683772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-29462543951631046322009-01-04T22:02:00.000-06:002009-01-04T22:02:00.000-06:00Hi Friends, Thanks for the comments.Mildred, Thank...Hi Friends, Thanks for the comments.<BR/><BR/>Mildred, Thanks for saying my herbs look wonderful. The bottles had the original paper torn from being washed in the dishwasher. Also, I forgot I was going to mention that I was not organized enough to go out and buy pretty labels, but the tape worked OK. LOL Maybe if I go somewhere and see nicer labels, I'll think to get some.<BR/><BR/>Chandramouli, You are funny. Thanks for your sense of humor. <BR/><BR/>Beckie, Now that you mention it, the cost of herbs has gone up. The quality of some of the herbs I dry, like dill is better than store bought, but some, I need to use more of than if I was using store bought, but there is satisfaction from knowing they were home grown. Also, I don't dry some, like basil, but that is frozen as pesto. Technically, we made pistou, because we didn't include pine nuts. I Have some freeze dried basil from the store that is not too bad.<BR/><BR/>Sherry, I have lavender hanging with some other dried flowers. I never remember which kinds can be used for cooking, plus, once they're dried, I can't remember which kind they are. We buy muffins from a lady at our farmers' market in the summer. I don't know why I don't make some. I used to make all our bread, and muffins are easier to make than bread. I think I should go for it, because I could make them healthier. I found a couple bags of tomatoes I cut up, but I didn't freeze as many this summer. I don't get them canned. Is that how you put yours up?<BR/><BR/>You're welcome for the reminder to use your herbs.<BR/><BR/>Darla, What kind of herbs do you grow? I love to go out in the summer and pick herbs for meals. If I have extra, I let them dry on a paper plate, or in a colander and use later or save for winter. Rosemary is great on any meat or in potatoes. My other frequently used herbs in summer are parsley, basil, thyme, and chives. I also use sage and tarragon.<BR/><BR/>Hi Linda, Welcome back to blogdom! It sounds like you had a good time with books and such since you couldn't be on the computer. I'm glad I got the things organized I did, but didn't get all the cleaning done that I wanted to.<BR/><BR/>Wayne, I used to make all of our bread, once upon a time. I have also taught other adults and children how to. What kind of bread do you and your students bake?Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-58840647413640080112009-01-04T17:29:00.000-06:002009-01-04T17:29:00.000-06:00every year I think about adding bay to what we gro...every year I think about adding bay to what we grow. My students and I bake bread every Monday during winter,Wayne Stratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607523027034143603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-85612110646199890142009-01-04T15:39:00.000-06:002009-01-04T15:39:00.000-06:00What a busy start to the year! Good for you getti...What a busy start to the year! Good for you getting organised. I know the scenario of jars of herbs forgotten at the back of the cupboard...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-87388714714682924472009-01-04T12:07:00.000-06:002009-01-04T12:07:00.000-06:00So, I grow herbs and don't use them! Maybe I shou...So, I grow herbs and don't use them! Maybe I should.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-25481262069385042812009-01-04T11:27:00.000-06:002009-01-04T11:27:00.000-06:00Thank you for reminding me to use my herbs! I harv...Thank you for reminding me to use my herbs! I harvest and dry and store and so often forget to use. <BR/>I love my lavender and rosemary and think I dip into them the most. They are so pretty in their jars too. <BR/>I too freeze my garden produce. I like to make zucchini muffins so I always make sure I have plenty to last the winter. I did not have enough tomatoes this past year to put any up. I sure miss them now when it is so cold.<BR/>Happy New Year.<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-36556875090402490302009-01-04T02:22:00.000-06:002009-01-04T02:22:00.000-06:00Considering the cost of dried herbs today, you hav...Considering the cost of dried herbs today, you have a fortune in your cabinets! I think you are very resourceful to save and dry them. Great job!beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400859161321357279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-14787298344099194132009-01-04T01:06:00.000-06:002009-01-04T01:06:00.000-06:00Yummy yum. My mouth's watering. Didn't they improv...Yummy yum. My mouth's watering. Didn't they improve the technology to transfer food over Internet yet?Chandramouli Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532146969497878220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333330062798605073.post-58501244198689782092009-01-04T00:25:00.000-06:002009-01-04T00:25:00.000-06:00It all looks wonderful to me. I can just imagine ...It all looks wonderful to me. I can just imagine how good your food tastes with these herbs, onions & peppers. Bet your pantry smells heavenly too. Thanks for sharing the pics - makes me able to picture you at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com