Basil is most commonly recommended to be used fresh, and in cooked recipes, is generally added at the last moment, as cooking destroys the flavor quickly. It is known as the King of Herbs.
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is often used to flavor soups, stews, braises and pâtés in Mediterranean Cuisine. The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying.
2. List 25 medicinal herbs and their uses.
3. Cook one dish using herbs.
4. Make one of the following herbal products:
a. Cream
b. herb pillow
c. jam
d. soap, paper
5. Make one batch of potpourri.
6. Make one pomander.
7. Name and identify 5 herbs growing wild near you.
8. Name 5 herbs you can use for dying and state the color they give.
9. Name 5 herbs that can be used in insect control.
10. Grow 5 culinary herbs for 3 months.
11. Name 5 herb plants that particularly attract bees.
12. Name 5 herbs mentioned in the Bible and give the Bible references for them.
