Herbs and spices are the answer to improving the natural flavors in food without using salt. Below are some mixtures to use for meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, soups and salads. All mixtures can be covered with saran wrap and placed in the refrigerator. For a spicy blend, mix together in a bowl two tablespoons of crumbled dried savory, quarter-teaspoon of freshly ground white pepper, one ...

Srinagar, Apr 29: J&K may have an abundance of medicinal and aromatic plant species, they are hardly of any advantage for the local entrepreneurs. Reason: There is a ban on the extraction of herbs from the forests.

The Power Plant Herb Garden lets you grow herbs anywhere you want, with no dirt and no mess.

Jacques Torres, who is having a little tiff with the herbs at Hershey's, is offering chocolate fans free "Champagne Kisses," the pink-champers-filled sweets that the corporate candy goons are claiming infringes on their sweets. Like anyone would confuse the two!

Four months into operation and Thai Patio remains at the top of its game. And it’s not really because of its classy, cozy interiors and the glass chairs that elegantly match the white motif or the framed pictures of Thai spices and herbs that offer a contemporary Asian feel.

Centerville Greenhouses and Nursery at 418 North Fifth St. held a grand opening Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Part of the event included Maryanne Anderson, herbologist and master gardener, explaining how to create an edible garden and growing and cooking with herbs as several people watch and listen on to her presentation.

CHAMBERSBURG -- Three green living workshops are scheduled during May at Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, 570 E. McKinley St.: Monday -- "Container Gardening with Herbs" from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for YMCA members; $30 non-members.

This risotto can be spiked by adding herbs, saffron or by replacing the onions with leeks. If adding vegetables, meat or seafood, cook them separately and stir in just before serving.For the cheese, Parmesan or pecorino are best; they add flavor with ...

(ARA) - With more and more of us cooking for ourselves to save money, it makes sense to assemble an assortment of basic herbs and spices. It's an easy, economical way to add fun to your cooking and flavor to your food.

As I'm writing this column, I'm looking out at the garden where my perennial herbs are making an appearance, the rhubarb is up and the buds are growing on the fruit trees.