We all (does anybody disagree?) like having plants in our homes. Maybe because they bring color to the house, because they complete the design, improve the air quality or perhaps you are a huge nature lover. One thing is for sure: plants bring joy. Except… for the moment when you them drying or having yellow …
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Garlic is one the essential spices that the majority of us use to add another level of taste to our dishes. The vegetable belongs to the Allium family, which also contains onions and shallots. The bulbs are the most powerfully flavored, but the green parts are also edible. While garlic is widely available at any …
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While you might certainly be familiar with garlic and onion, you probably don’t know much about chives, now do you? Part of the large onion family, chives are perennials, which means they return year after year. And unlike onions, chives are used mostly for their green stalks and not their weakly developed bulbs. These plans …
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Rosemary is a perennial woody evergreen herb that was originally found in the Mediterranean region. It can be easily recognizable by its needle-like leaves with silver tops and pink/white or blue flowers. It’s a very common herb, one that can be found in many kitchens around the world. But you know what beats having to …
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Basil is among the few herbs you are guaranteed to find in any kitchen. Warm-weather loving, this plant tastes great, especially in Italian dishes. Basil is a pretty common aromatic herb that belongs to the mint family, the same that includes other popular spices such as oregano and rosemary. The plant is of course mainly …
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