Winter Solstice

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Rosemary



Rosemary is one of our favorite herbs to flavor almost everything.
Every poultry dish we prepare usually has rosemary in there somewhere.
It’s great in rubs, red meats and as a general seasoning.

Did you know that this wonderful herb has long had a reputation for being helpful with memory?
In ancient Greece, scholars wore sprigs of rosemary when taking tests to give their memory a boost.
Shakespeare also credited the herb with memory - enhancing powers, writing the line 'Rosemary, that's for remembrance' in Hamlet.
Now researchers at Northumbria University agree that rosemary essential oil is helpful recollection, following on from previous research that it boosts memory.
Easy to grow and harvest, rosemary really needs to be in your garden and pantry.