Category Archives: Herbs

Fermented pickles

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Sincerely, Emily

I can ferment sauerkraut with my eyes closed, but I have had a hard time with fermented pickles in the past (didn’t turn out well) … I just keep trying. Instead of using whole pickling cucumbers I decided to try … Continue reading →

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It’s chamomile/camomile harvesting time (Matricaria recutita)

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Sincerely, Emily

My German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) has been growing very well this year. I had a few plants come up form last years seeds and I planted a few more to increase my harvest. Head over to Not Dabbling in Normal … Continue reading →

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A look outside – what is growing out there

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Sincerely, Emily

Spring, in term of nice Spring temperatures, seem to be a thing of the past in my area. We hit 100F a few days ago. UGH! Spring, in terms of things blooming and growing , is still happening. There are … Continue reading →

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Blooming Right Now: Rosemary (Rosemary officinales)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Sincerely, Emily

Rosemary (Rosemary officinales) grows really well here. It can handle the full summer sun, and is deer resistant! It is also drought tolerant and does well in many types of soil. Head over to Not Dabbling in Normal to read … Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese – Thyme – Caramelized Onion Crostini Canape

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Sincerely, Emily

I have been a member in a Culinary group for the past 2+ years and it has been a lot of fun. We get together once a month and have herb-themed culinary meetings. Our group has been full and there … Continue reading →

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Just busy I guess (and Rosemary Lemon Cookies)

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Sincerely, Emily

Time is a funny thing. It stands still. It flies by. Yet when it is gone… it is gone. Head over to Not Dabbling in Normal to read about these wonderful cookies!! Sincerely, Emily

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Continuing with E…

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Sincerely, Emily

Last week I struggled with finding photos for D. I could think of a lot of “D” things, just didn’t have photos of them… This week was a bit easier. Elder has been on my mind because I started working … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for a plant sale

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Sincerely, Emily

Friday morning while the driveway was still shaded and it is the coolest part of the day, I slowly started to load my truck with plants from my little “nursery” in the back yard to get ready for the Jubilee … Continue reading →

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Mushroom and Asparagus Pizza

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Sincerely, Emily

Oh mushrooms, how I love you! I picked up some wonderful mushrooms last week. Once again, they were wonderful, thanks to Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farm, our local mushroom farm! I made up a tomato sauce that was filled with fresh … Continue reading →

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Flowers and their power

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Sincerely, Emily

This past Sunday we focused Flower Power over at Not Dabbling in Normal. I grew up with some funky and neat clothes. We had some wonderful flowery sheets and I even have some of those and use them as top … Continue reading →

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