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Previous owners left us all these herbs!..what to do?

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EvesMama · 31/07/2006 11:53

lemon grass, mint, chive, marjarin(sp)and a lavendar smelling one which isnt lavendar?

i would love to be adventurous and make something with these esp lemon as it smells fab..any suggestions?

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michellebe · 31/07/2006 14:50

hi when boiling new potatoes and the mint. when you are having mash potatoes you can add chive and you can add chives too cream cheese to. not sutr about the lemon grass could be used with chinise cooking

laudaud · 31/07/2006 14:52

Lemon grass is great in thai cooking
Mint - with potatoes, lamb and of course in the jug of Pimms!

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EvesMama · 31/07/2006 16:47

so with chive di i wash chop and sprinkle in?

and with mint, how do i make the sauce..sorry total novice!

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michellebe · 01/08/2006 07:17

chives cut it up and throw it in with mash potatoes dont need cooking. mint cut off leaves wash and put it in with potatoes when boiled you dont need much about 4 or 5 leaves will do

hub2dee · 01/08/2006 07:32

You can make Moroccan mint tea.

Twiglett · 01/08/2006 07:35

poached salmon, pasta, tub of natural yogurt, chopped chives and seasoning .. yum

Katymac · 01/08/2006 08:03

Mint sauce - chpo the mint finely

add a splash of malt vinegar - & a bit of sugar to taste

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EvesMama · 01/08/2006 08:36

ooh so what should i do for tea??..mash with chives or new pots with mint sauce

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EvesMama · 01/08/2006 08:36

is it right that i can boil the pots with some mint in pan?does that make difference?

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michellebe · 01/08/2006 16:21

yes EvesMama, gives the potatoes a nice taste new potatoes are best not peeled

JennT · 01/08/2006 16:34

I assume you are talking about herbs in the garden. If they are in the cupboard then chuck/compost them!

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EvesMama · 02/08/2006 10:50

no JennT they are in pots in garden..i wouldnt keep someones scabby cupboard leftovers

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Coolmama · 02/08/2006 21:09

you can freeze fresh herbs in ice-cubes - save for later if you like.

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EvesMama · 03/08/2006 19:37

so will they die if i leave them out over winter?..should i be taking cutting and bringing them in doors?

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Eeek · 03/08/2006 19:46

Marjoram is great with tomatoes, try chopping some up and adding it to a pasta sauce, or maybe into a tomato salad. It's also known as oregano. lemon grass is for thai cooking obviously but makes great tea (if you like that kind of thing). Pull off a stem, chop up small and put in your tea pot. Pour on boiling water and leave for 5 mins.

The mint & marjoram will die back but return next spring. The lemon grass is tender so needs to come in. The other one - could it be rosemary? If so it's fabulous with meats, chop some up, mix with oil and rub into lamb before roasting it. Or if you've a fire just chuck a bit on and it'll clear the air in the whole room.

Mirage · 05/08/2006 21:51

Is your lemon grass lemon balm? I only ask because lemon grass is difficult to grow in this country.
Lemon balm is good for headaches.Rosemary makes a good hair rince for brunettes,just steep it in boiling water & use the water as a final rinse once it has cooled & you have taken the rosemary out.

Chicken barbecued on skewers made of rosemary twigs is lovely too.

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