Superb Herbs are not only full of flavours and nutrients, they also make your meals more appealing and versatile.
Had enough of eating plain rice? Jazz it up by simply adding a lime leaf in the boiling water – suddenly you are serving Thai rice! Or add some rosemary to your potatoes and the next add chives; different, but delicious.
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The great advantage of purchasing supermarket potted herbs is:
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They are ready-to-eat, grown to a mature size so you can enjoy their flavours straight away.
They are free of chemical pesticides, so safe to eat as soon as you need it.
Treat your potted herbs as any other veggies, ie use them within two weeks of purchasing.
Once you have cut off all the goodness from your pot, and if you have access to a garden or a balcony, replant your herbs so they can regrow and give you the herb garden you have always dreamt of.
Most herbs do well when replanted especially the woody ones like thyme, oregano, marjoram and sage. However, basil does not like the winter months, so now is not a good time to plant. Instead, repot it and keep it inside, feed it plant food once a month and you will see some regrowth.
Supermarket potted herbs are often cheaper than garden centre herbs, so you know where to go during lockdown!
Make sure your herb garden is not too far from your kitchen so you can incorporate herbs into every meal!
A good way to introduce veggies to your toddler is to mix fresh herbs into their food, they might refuse to eat green beans but will love to eat green beans sprinkled with parsley!
If your favourite herb is not sold in pots you should be able to find it in pre-packed punnets, which is always super convenient and packed in plastic, which is recyclable right here in New Zealand.
Savoury herb shortbread + Video
For a little taste of what fresh herbs can do to transform a meal try these savoury shortbread infused with rosemary, sage, parsley and thyme.
