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Lemon vervain adds a delicous lemony hint to a dish and any drink improves with a touch of lemon vervain.

Marinating flavors and tenderizes meat, fish or vegetables. There are some marinating mixes that are always popular.

Chocolate is nearly always a sweet treat with a delicious dark side.

Hyssop has a flavor not dissimilar to mint. It is reputed to aid in digestion of fats.

Herb butters area a flavorful addition to your dishes and a way to preserve herbs.

Stir chervil in ham and cheese omelets. Use it in dressings for pasta or potato salads.

Cooking with chocolate will let you try some adventurous innovations. Use chocolate not only in sweet dishes, but savory as well.

Practical information about how to plan and start a herb garden for the cook, the keen gardener and the lover of aromatic herbs.

Herb gardening is easy and you are sure to have an unlimited supply of really natural flavorings. Grow your own herbs and use the freshest herbs possible when cooking.