Category: Herb
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Common Name: Marjoram The name “marjoram” comes from Latin “majorana”, meaning “bringer of joy” or “delight.” Scientific Name: Origanum majorana Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Sweeter and more delicate than its cousin, oregano, marjoram has long been a…
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Common Name: Labrador Tea Alternative names are Hudson Bay Tea, Indian Tea, Marsh Tea, Wild Rosemary, Greenland Tea, Muskeg Tea, and Bog Labrador Tea. Scientific Name: Rhododendron groenlandicum, R. tomentosum, and R. neoglandulosum (regional variants) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources…
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Common Name: Basil The name comes from the Greek basilikón phutón, meaning royal plant. Alternate names include Sweet Basil and Saint Joseph’s Wort. Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new sources are examined. History: Although basil is deeply connected with…
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Common Name: Rosemary The name rosemary comes from the Latin phrase “ros marinus”, meaning “dew of the sea” in reference to the seaside cliffs where it prefers to grow. Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) Editorial Note: This entry is part of The Culinary Compendium’s ongoing ingredient archive and will be expanded as new…
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Angelica was once prized in medieval Europe as both food and medicine. It is a shame that much of the world has forgotten this interesting herb.
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Alexander, which was once popular in Roman and Medieval kitchens, has since faded into obscurity.