Herbal Essences
This post has been a long time coming… actually a few months to be exact. You see, back in the spring, my wife and very good friend could have each used a pair of earplugs so they wouldn’t have had to listen to my long rants about going to the grocery store and not being able to consistently find some fresh herbs. I mean, was I asking too much just to have access to some “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme”?
To shut me up and to put an end to this weekly agony, my friend took a ride over to the local Home Depot to see if they had any fresh herbs and planter boxes. Eureka – they sure did! So without hesitation she proceeded to purchase for me what has turned out to be one of the most valuable gifts that anyone could have ever given to a poor cook like me.
Here are a few pictures of my prized possessions:
As you can see, I’ve got sweet basil, lettuce leaf basil, upright rosemary, cilantro, and dill. They are all growing like an out of control brush fire off the side of my deck railing. The best part about it is that it takes nearly no work at all on my part to keep them growing because my friend also supplied me with these cute little worm looking things that let me know when the herbs need to be watered.
I can honestly say that I have used my herb garden every day since they first came to live with us. It’s tough being a Poor Man’s Chef, but if you’ve got an arsenal of great fresh herbs located less than 20 feet away from your kitchen, you’ve got a fighting chance to make a gourmet meal out of only an onion and a piece of bologna!
Thanks Patty for making my time in the kitchen a whole lot better!
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Mark – I’ve been following your website since its birth and you consistantly challenge ordinary people like myself to venture out and try something new in wine and food. This article made me laugh because I’m always seeking to locate new spices and herbs, especially the fresh kinds. When looking for herbs in the grocery store you will often find what your looking for in a dried form anywhere from .99 – $10.00. That seems to be a little pricey for dry weeds (lol). But really my point is that growing your own herb garden is the best solution. You’ve inspired me to do the same. Thanks for the laugh too! Love your postings – again very insightful and funny.
Thanks for your kind words and for being a dedicated follower to the site! Let me know how your herb garden works out for you. I had great luck with the basil and rosemary, but the cilantro wasn't quite as hardy.