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Rosemary
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme are more than lyrics to a great song. They offer lots of wonderful flavors to our dishes. And as we will see, Rosemary can offer a lot of nutrition as well.
Where to Find Rosemary
While it originated in the Mediterranean, Rosemary can be found in many yards in the South and Southwest as single shrubs, and even in long rows cascading over retaining walls. It is wonderful for xeriscapes. It doesn’t take much care; in fact, the only way you can kill it is by over watering it.
Health Benefits
In ancient Christian tradition, Rosemary was a symbol of fidelity and remembrance, and was used in both weddings and funerals. Greek students wore sprigs of rosemary in their hair to improve memory. Today, scientists are finding lots of substances in Rosemary that have very modern uses. Certain compounds are found that cause the heart to pump more strongly, and to have better coronary blood flow. Others have been found to improve the liver’s ability to produce bile. Rosemary seems to be loaded with antioxidants. In addition, two compounds, carnosol and carnosolic acid in rosemary have been shown in animal studies to have anti-cancer properties. Imagine getting all of this just by adding a little Rosemary to your dishes!
Recipe Ideas
Adding Rosemary to scrambled eggs and to chicken and lamb dishes adds a lot of flavor and interest. Just add ½ tsp of chopped rosemary leaves to 3 cups diced fruit (cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, and honeydew melon), 1/8 cup fresh lime juice, and 1/4 cup honey and your guests will know you’ve done something wonderful to the fruit, but will have a hard time knowing what. The limejuice and Rosemary brighten up the other flavors, without adding much of their own. Bon Appetit!
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