Derek Markham is a green living expert who started writing for Treehugger in 2012. Basil is a versatile herb with seeds that should be sown in early springtime in well-drained, well-watered soil with ...

Who would have thought that the humble herb pot at your back door could be growing such a powerful health story? A sprinkle of chopped chives on a baked potato, rosemary on a rack of lamb and ginger ...

Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...

We all want to eat food that tastes good. One of the most common ways we tend to make food taste good is by adding salt. Unfortunately, most American diets are too high in sodium. Diets high in sodium ...

In the vast and exciting world of culinary arts, some flavor pairings just click. We’re talking about those iconic duos like ...

Culinary herbs are some of the most satisfying crops to grow in the home garden. Since most recipes call for small amounts of these aromatic plants, you need only a little space to grow enough for ...

Chefs, and home cooks have been using herbs for centuries. It is the earliest form of culinary flavouring that probably started when a nameless cook rubbed some aromatic leaves over the flesh of the ...

An article published in Food Chemistry elaborated on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. It stated that these plant extracts harbor the potential for prebiotic effect, owing to their ...