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Rosemary
November 20, 2012
Period 8 Herbs and spices are always a great addition to any dish. Rosemary is a flavorful herb that many people use to add some style to their food. It has been said that Rosemary grows better and smells sweeter when it’s grown in England. This herb makes meals such as veal, even better than they were before. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area, can be used with many other foods, and can be grown or bought right in your own neighborhood. It’s the perfect herb.
Rosemary has been growing in England since the Roman times. The herb is from the Mediterranean but since its discovery, it has been cultivated in temperate zones throughout Europe and America. In Italy, Rosemary is commonly put with veal to add some flavor. The parts of the herb that are used are the small needle like leaves, sprigs, stems and flowers. Rosemary leaves are tough so it is a good idea to chop them before being added to any dish. The people of the Mediterranean first discovered this herb and realized that these parts of Rosemary would be a great addition to any dish. Rosemary has a strong and unsubtle flavor and is not diminished by long cooking so it is important to use it in small doses. Rosemary is a dense, woody evergreen perennial, so in the Mediterranean area, and in other temperate climate zones, it can be found year round. The Mediterranean area is a great location for finding this exciting herb.
Rosemary has many uses that are helpful and delicious. Rosemary can be used with meals and it also has medicinally uses as well. This herb goes well with food such as, apricots, cabbage, eggplant, eggs, fish, lamb, mushrooms, poultry, and many other dishes. Rosemary is also used to flavor meats and tomato sauces and since you can get it at any time of the year, it is always available to make any meal a little bit better. This interesting herb can be used as a fragrance in soaps. Besides improving the smell of soaps and being a good addition to meals, Rosemary can improve a person’s health. Rosemary can be used to improve a person’s memory, stimulate hair growth, and relieve muscle pain and spasms. Rosemary is a very useful herb due to its ability to be used for eating purposes, to be used in soaps, and to be used to improve people’s health.
Rosemary is within reach for almost anyone. Rosemary can be purchased at most supermarkets so you can buy this herb whenever you need it to spice up your meal. Rosemary can also be bought from a nursery or you can always grow this herb in your own backyard. If you chose to grow Rosemary, it requires light, ample sun, and well-drained soil. Following these steps, you will be able to get Rosemary from your own home and you won’t ever even have to leave your house to be able to obtain this exciting herb. Once you grow or buy Rosemary, it can be kept in a refrigerator or vase for several days. Do not store it for too long because then you will not be able to use it. With being able to get Rosemary with ease, such as buying it from a local supermarket or growing it in your own backyard, makes Rosemary a great part of any meal.
When you think about herbs, you never realize how fascinating and useful they can be. Rosemary was originated in the Mediterranean are and now is used all over the world. This herb can be used in dishes such as veal, chicken, and goes well with foods such as cabbage, eggplant, fish and poultry. Rosemary can also be used in