Spring Herbs – Thyme
May 3, 2009 by Sandy Mitchell
Filed under Recipes
Nothing adds more interest and zest to your cooking than herbs cut fresh from the garden. One of the most versatile of these is thyme, a perennial herb that goes well with eggs, salads, braised meat dishes and a host of other recipes. Below is a little more about thyme:
* Thyme is mentioned in Greek and Egyptian literature. The ancient world used it in baths, for embalming, and as incense in temples.
* Thyme thrives in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
* Thyme is a staple in a wide range of cuisines, from French to Persian to Greek to Italian, just to name a few.
* Thymol, a product derived from thyme is used as an antiseptic.
* If permitted to flower, thyme produces small, white blossoms.
(photo credit: garitzko/cc license)
