Rosemary
Cultural or Geographic History
Rosemary is a hardy evergreen shrub. In ancient Greece, rosemary was believed to strengthen the brain and memory. Greek students would braid rosemary into their hair to help them with their exams. It has also been known as the herb of remembrance as in Ophelia's line from Hamlet "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember: and there is pansies. That's for thoughts."
Flavor Profile
Piney, resinous with a hint of lemon
Recommendations for Use
- Use with almost any meat dish
- Great to slip beneath the skin of roasts with garlic, especially lamb
- Use in a variety of marinades
- Makes a unique statement in savory cookies, breads and biscuits
Note: When using individual fresh leaves (vs. sprigs), always chop finely, as leaves are tough.
Recommendations for Combinations
- Used in Herbes de Provence: a classic combination of thyme, chervil, rosemary, summer savory, lavender, tarragon, marjoram, oregano, mint and bay leaves often used for seasoning meat.
- Rosemary works well with basil or thyme
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