Herb Gardening for a Culinary Gift
Herb gardening brings many things to mind, but nothing is as powerful as the sweet and spicy smells it evokes. Just the word “herbs” conjures up thoughts of pungent, aromatic, fragrant smells wafting from a variety of wispy plants. Herb gardening, whether an indoor herb garden or an outdoor garden, can bring countless hours of pleasure and relaxation.
Not only does herb gardening provide flavorful options for many different foods, but the garden makes it possible to experience the joy of seeing tiny plants come to life. It can also be a relaxing activity to care for a garden. And lots of money can be saved by creating a herb garden and caring for a variety of special herbs.
But saving money is just the beginning. Imagine picking fresh oregano, basil, and cilantro from a private garden to prepare healthy Italian foods and other ethnic dishes. Reaching into the culinary herb garden is a wonderful experience for those who enjoy cooking. Freshness is one of the most important benefits of growing herbs and it helps ensure that the natural oils of herbs are preserved for cooking. Sharing the treasures of a garden is the next most important benefit.
Herb gardening is a great way to create and present a very special gift to someone. Fresh tarragon, basil, and cilantro can be combined with good quality vinegar for a special treat. Choose white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, or rice wine vinegar with about a 5% acidity to create a delicious concoction of herbal delight and present your gift with a loaf of crusty bread or fresh pasta.
To prepare herbal vinegar from a Culinary Herb Garden for gift giving, follow these simple directions:
Thoroughly wash fresh herbs and lay them flat on a paper towel to dry.
Choose a tall, clear decorative container with a top and fill it 2/3 full with vinegar.
Then simply add any combination of herbs. For example, rosemary is an excellent choice for herbal vinegar. Combining rosemary, tarragon, and thyme makes a delightful salad dressing.
Allow the bottles of vinegar and herbs to set for about 24 hours and then finish filling the bottle with vinegar to within about ½ to 1 inch from the top. Seal it well.
Make the bottle even more attractive by adding fresh parsley in the top of the bottle. Attach a handmade gift tag to a colorful ribbon, attach a small bundle of fresh herbs to the ribbon, and tie the ribbon around the bottle neck. The gift is definitely from the heart!
The herb plants are decorative in the glass bottle and the herbal vinegar is delicious. A Culinary Herb Garden can ignite a new passion for gardening and create a soothing pastime. The benefits of fresh, aromatic herbs are well worth the time and effort it takes to create a herb garden. Learning more about the tips and secrets of herb gardening will have you on your way to successful gardening quicker.
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