on 22-03-2014 05:11 PM
on 22-03-2014 06:00 PM
on 22-03-2014 06:15 PM
on 22-03-2014 06:23 PM
on 22-03-2014 06:30 PM
@donnashuggy wrote:
I find it very difficult to grow coriander though, any tips?
Coriander is a butch to grow. It tends to go to seed before you get a decent crop. I've only ever managed to get seedlings harvested.
This year i planted 8 crops at varying stages - just chucked seeds in a pile, then 2 weeks later chucked another bunch of seeds in another pile etc. So at least I managed to eat coriander (albeit baby leaves) all summer this way.
As an experiment I am not pulling the plants out this year in the faint hope that next season they magically appear everywhere in the garden where the wind has dropped the seeds.
We'll see.
on 22-03-2014 06:34 PM
on 22-03-2014 06:38 PM
I use bay leaves and add them to change the flavour, just for something different.
on 22-03-2014 06:55 PM
I have two types of basil growing but I must admit that I love dried basil. I think it's a different kind of flavour to the fresh and adds some sweetness.
I use dried basil for the flavour and fresh basil for appearances sake and it looks lovely on a pizza.
on 22-03-2014 09:41 PM
@pct001wine wrote:I reckon bay leaves are some sort of NWO plot. Are they really necessary ? Does the addition of one or two leaves in a massive pot of ragout or soup actually do anything ? (apart from helping the bay growers of the world)
Feel free to add your pointless ingredient to the list.
if the pot is massive, you might need more than one or two.
on 22-03-2014 09:43 PM
@pct001wine wrote:Don't get me wrong, I do use them, I just doubt their impact on a dish like bolognese that has some pretty strong flavours already. I have used fresh bay, and I find that more effective than dry.
Hope you are doing ok without pasta boris1gary
have done the same under a paleo regime - works well for me
when using dry herbs and spices, always "wake up the flavours" before using them by quickly heating them first, then add them to your cooking, and taste to determine the quantities needed.
on 22-03-2014 09:45 PM
@donnashuggy wrote:
I find it very difficult to grow coriander though, any tips?
Buy a cat - they smell the same