During the summer I have a bounty of fresh herbs. Sage, chives, oregano, mint, lavender and lemon balm are perennials in my yard. Sometimes thyme survives the winter and it comes back for a second or third season. Each summer I plant dill and basil.
I am fortunate to have a southern facing bay window. Some herbs continue to thrive in pots on the window ledge. The Italian basil has flowered and produced seeds.
In another post I wrote about the different types of basil with links to recipes.
Lavender is also flowering indoors.
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs.
In the featured picture at the top of this post, you can see that it has flowered in my window. When I make broth I add rosemary, thyme and parsley along with other ingredients. The broth is a healthy base for soups. In another post I provided directions for making broth–and for freezing or canning it. Find the post by clicking here .
This weekend I made a batch of broth. I canned some and used some to make a delicious pea soup.
Do you have a favorite herb? Or a favorite nutritious recipe for this winter?
I’m sharing this post with Sue’s Wordless Wednesday, The Hearth and Soul and Inspire Me Monday.
