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The summer season’s best seasonings

August 21, 2023
The summer season’s best seasonings

If you missed our Herbal Seasonings and Spice Blending workshops this summer, we’re filling you in on the flavor right here. And save yourself a trip to the store — you can use ingredients from the Community Garden for these!

Stay tuned, because we’ll have more ‘edible events’ throughout the year!




From the Herbal Seasonings Workshop:

Italian Blend

Combine:

  • 2 parts basil, parsley, rosemary, oregano and thyme

  • 1 part sage, garlic and onion

Mix thoroughly and use in sauces, on breads or meats, or sprinkled on pizzas!


Fish Blend

Combine:

  • 2 parts, parsley, tarragon, dill and ginger

  • 1 part celery salt and paprika

  • pinch of pepper

Mix all ingredients and use with salmon, any white fish … or even on shrimp kebobs!
Taste tip: Pan fry or grill to "waken up" the herbs' depth of flavors

Herbs de Provence

Combine:

  • 2 parts lavender, rosemary, basil, parsley and thyme

  • 1 part tarragon salt and garlic

Use the above ingredients to flavor a white wine and olive oil vinaigrette, or as the perfect seasoning for potatoes and meats





From the Spice Blends Workshop:

Grilled Veggie Rub

  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 tsp onion/garlic

  • 1/2 tsp parsely

  • pinch of pepper

Coat summer veggies with oil, then sprinkle on seasoning blend before grilling

Dry Meat Rub

  • 1/2 tbsp coarse salt

  • 1/2 tbsp pepper

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • pinch of cumin

  • pinch of coriander

  • pinch of spicy pepper

Rub spice blend onto meat 1-2 hours before grilling



Be sure to tag us on Instagram and Facebook if you try out any of these recipes.