Posts Tagged ‘herbs’

…and to let you reap the benefits of organic gardening when it comes to herbs.  This recipe highlights the succulent aroma and taste of rosemary.  Enjoy! 

Rosemary Plant

Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
• 1 pork tenderloin, 12 ounces to 1 pound (375 to 500 g)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ heaping teaspoon (1.5ml) finely chopped fresh rosemary (or thyme)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200^o C)

Using a large, heavy, heatproof frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides, about four minutes.

In a cup, combine mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.

Remove meat from pan and spread with rosemary mixture.

Return meat to pan and place in oven preheated to 400 degrees F (200^o C).

Roast uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in centre reads 160 degrees (71C) for medium doneness.

Remove pan from oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand for a few minutes.

Slice meat into for medallions.  

Bon appétit!

Source :  THE GOOD FOOD BOOK by Brenda Bradshaw and Cheryl Mutch

Rosemary Flower

Here are some links:

http://organicgardening.about.com/b/2010/11/18/plant-of-the-week-rosemary.htm

http://herbgardens.about.com/od/culinary/a/Rosemary.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary

Want to enjoy the benefits of your organic gardening in January? Try this recipe, calling for parsley, a favorite herb amongst organic gardeners. 

Parsley from my garden

Tabbouleh 

Tabbouleh

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250ml) bulgur wheat
• Juice of 5 large lemons
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 5 ripe tomatoes, diced very small
• 2 cups (500ml) chopped fresh parsley
• ½ English cucumber, chopped finely
• ½ cup (125 ml) chopped fresh mint
• ¼ cup (50ml) olive oil
• 2 crushed garlic cloves
• ½ red onion, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Photo: Wikipedia                              

Place bulgur wheat in a bowl and cover with lemon juice (top with cold water if bulgur wheat is not completely covered).

Soak until all the liquid is absorbed (1 to 2 hours).

Toss in remaining ingredients and mix well.

Allow salad’s flavors to meld in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Bon appétit!

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I have a friend who created a herbal coffee drink called Cafézia^TM. Having close to 20 years of experience in the coffee business, he was approached by a scientist who proposed combining the healing properties of herbs with the anti-oxidant properties of coffee to get the maximum benefits from both. By moderating the metabolism of caffeine and of the acidic compounds in coffee, the natural herbs enhance the quality and pleasure of drinking coffee as well as provide a boost to the immune system. I can’t argue with that! So I tried this herbal coffee, which by the way is organic and fair trade, and was very impressed by its smooth taste. I found no bitterness in the aftertaste and noticed the coffee still tasted great after it went cold (I was talking on the phone with a Biofloris customer).

But what also really impressed me about this herbal coffee was the earth-friendly packaging. Since this is a new product, my friend took advantage of innovative technology designed especially for premium coffees. The packaging is biodegradable and fully returns to the earth after four years – as opposed to current packaging which can take over a thousand years to disintegrate. As an ecological gardener, I am happy to know that I can sit down to enjoy a good cup of herbal coffee without leaving an imprint on the earth.

Unfortunately, my friend does not sell Cafézia^TM Herbal Coffee over the Web yet. Therefore, for a limited time only during the holidays, Biofloris has decided to offer this fabulous herbal coffee on its Web site for your own enjoyment or as a gift idea. Click here for more info or to order.