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Herbs are found in the pantry of most cooks, whether chefs, or novices. Herbs have been used to for thousands of years to improve the flavor of food.
It is easy to grow most herbs in the garden or in containers. Enjoy the fresh flavor of home grown herbs.
You will discover that many herbs can be grown on a sunny windowsill and preserved for year round use.
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Robert Donaldson
Robert Donaldson is a writer living in Reno, Nevada. He has written articles on gardening, social commentary and technology. He also has written and self-published two novels.
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Herb Gardening for Beginners - Robert Donaldson
Herb Gardening for Beginners
By Robert Donaldson
Copyright 2012 by Robert Donaldson
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Introduction.
The most common culinary definition of an herb is a plant that can be used as seasoning in the kitchen. Most food would taste bland unappealing if some kind of seasoning were not used. While salt is the most common additive for food, herbs serve to accentuate the flavor of beef, pork, poultry, lamb and fish.
Herbs have been used for thousands of years in making medicines and cosmetics. The focus here will be on culinary herbs—those used in cooking. While this is not an exhaustive report, it can serve as starting point for the
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