Category Archives: Herbs

Fun With Furans: Making Flat Bread with Fenugreek

Posted on March 10, 2013 by madamescientist

The first reports of a strangely seductive aroma wafting over Manhattan, Queens and nearby New Jersey began in 2005. People smelled maple syrup, which got them fantasizing over pancakes and waffles. No doubt, the local Denny’s did brisk business. But … Continue reading →

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Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme: My Sundried Tomato Pesto

Posted on February 17, 2012 by madamescientist

Robust and rubicund, this sundried tomato pesto pays homage to Simon and Garfunkel and is my answer to never having enough basil for pesto through the dreary days of winter. Gather ye all herbs while ye may, Old Thyme still … Continue reading →

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Bitter is Better: Fabulous Fenugreek Leaves

Posted on February 5, 2012 by madamescientist

Triumphantly, I produced my find of the day, Trigonella foenum-graecum, much like a conjurer hopes to elicit oohs and ahhs for pulling the proverbial rabbit out of a hat. It was a perfect specimen, clover –like leaves of pale green, … Continue reading →

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