Herb & Spice Companion

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ExOTIC HERBS

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Soil: Moist, rich, well drained. Add compost and mulch

to help retain moisture.

Plant: Seeds or root cuttings

Water: Regularly, when soil feels dry

Harvest: Snip leaves all through the growing season

and snip flowers when they bloom in summer. For

seeds, wait until the flowers bloom and produce seeds,

then cut the flowers from the stems into a paper bag

and let them dry completely.

Care: Trim regularly and remove dead flowers to pro-

mote new growth. Prune heavily in the fall to protect from winter weather.

Keep It Fresh

Bergamot leaves and flowers should be

used as soon as possible after harvest-

ing. They dry wonderfully for use in teas

and potpourris (see directions on page

20). To store fresh bergamot for future

use, chop and freeze (see page 19).

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Teas, jams, dips, sauces, salads,

beverages

Prep: Use both leaves and flowers

whole or chopped in any dish. Dry them

if making tea.

Serve: Sprinkle fresh bergamot sparingly

over salads, add to rubs and marinades

for meat and fish, or stir into yogurt,

cream, or soft cheeses for luscious dips.

It also adds an interesting spicy-sweet

touch to homemade breads and cakes.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Lemon balm


• Lemon verbena


• Makrut lime


• Mint


• Sorrel

PAIRINGS

Fruits and Vegetables:

apples, apricots, berries, broccoli,

carrots, celery, grapefruit,

kiwi, lemons, mangoes, melon,

mushrooms, onions, oranges,

papaya, pumpkin, shallots,

tomatoes

Proteins: almonds, cheeses,

chicken, cottage cheese, cream

cheese, duck, eggs, fish and

seafood, peanuts, pork, walnuts

Seasonings: chives, cinnamon,

cloves, cumin, mustard, dill,

fennel, garlic, ginger, honey,

lemon balm, lemon juice and zest,

lemongrass, lime juice and zest,

mint, nutmeg, parsley, red pepper

flakes, rosemary, soy sauce,

thyme, turmeric, watercress

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