Saturday, April 15, 2006

Things You Need To Know...

. The dye used to colour the bright red uniforms of British soldiers (think 1700's or so) was made from the root of 'madder', a type of cleaver (Galium family).

. The herb referred to in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' that was for remembrance was rosemary.

. Americans consume about a third of a pound of pepper per capita annually.

. Caraway is the most popular herb seasoning for bread in ...Germany and Austria (why are we not surprised).

. One of the most used herbs in Spanish cooking is laurel (bay leaf) followed by thyme and rosemary.

. Stuff fennel in the key hole to keep the witches out!

...and now you will all be able to sleep better tonight! ´ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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