All About: Thyme

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is one of the most versatile and easiest herbs to cook with. It’s thought to have originated in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, but has naturalized all over the world–vulgaris is Latin for “widespread.” There are about 350 species within the genus Thymus that are native to Europe, North Africa and Asia….

Recipe: Savory Zucchini Bread with Herbs and Cheese

Zucchini season can come on like a tidal wave, flooding your kitchen with an endless supply of this tender squash. Here’s a savory take on the classic zucchini sweet bread. This recipe calls for a combination of Italian herbs but you can substitute any herbs you have on hand. INGREDIENTS –Dry 3 cups flour 4…

Recipe: Lemon and Herb Pasta with Pea Tendrils

The harmony of simple ingredients in this dish is only matched by the simplicity of its preparation. Cook the pasta and combine everything, that’s it. It’s a lovely spring dish that gestures to the fresh flavors of a season to come. You can easily substitute or add on to this recipe with ingredients you have…

Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms, Thyme & Parsley

Warm, creamy and comforting. This is a surprisingly quick meal to whip up. INGREDIENTS 8 oz fettuccine pasta 1/2 pound brown mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, stripped from stems 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons oil or butter 2 tablespoons flour 3/4…

Recipe: Versatile Lemon Balm Marinade / Dressing

Lemon balm is adored by both humans and honeybees. And for good reason! This highly aromatic herb has a delightful lemon flavor and scent. There are so many ways you can use lemon balm in the kitchen (like our Lemon Balm-Garlic Scape Pesto), but one of our favorites is this simple sauce that can be…

Recipe: Artisan Herbal Sourdough

If you’re like me and have fully embraced the quarantine sourdough movement, here’s a spin on the classic loaf. Adding in a cup of finely chopped herbs at the autolyse stage results in slightly flavored, tangy bread. With a little patience and some Shephard’s Grain flour, I’ve been getting great results with this recipe, even…