Culinary Herb Collection (Package of Three) Mystery Thursday

Mariquita Farm “Culinary Herb Collection” — This collection includes Greek Laurel (10 leaves), Rosemary (8g bag) and Marjoram (10g bag). Greek Laurel is sometimes called “Bay Leaf” but it is a different plant from our native California Bay. Greek Laurel is useful for its distinctive flavor and bright, spicy, sweet scent, and often used to flavor soups, stews, braises and pâtés. Rosemary is one of the most aromatic herbs, its needlelike leaves have a pronounced lemon-pine flavor that pairs well with roasted lamb, garlic, and olive oil. Rosemary is also a nice addition to focaccia, baked breads, tomato sauce, pizza, and pork. Sweet Marjoram is in the same genus as oregano but is much sweeter, with a warm and aromatic taste. It’s a popular addition to salad dressings, meat dishes, and tomato-based dishes including pizza. The herbal oils in our herbs are preserved longer by not crushing the herbs prior to package. Crushing or bruising the herbs releases the flavor and aroma in the plant oil and should be done right before use. $15 for Package of Three.