EPISODE · Nov 19, 2019 · 29 MIN
Rosemary: The Herb of Remembrance
from Year of Plenty: Traditional Foodways · host Poldi Wieland
In this solo episode I explore Rosemary, one of my all-time favorite kitchen herbs. Rosemary has been used throughout history in cooking and has had many other cultural uses. I especially love the distinct flavor it adds to food. So if you ever wanted to learn about this herb, then this episode is for you!Some topics discussed:Rosemary history, folklore and cultural usesHow to prepare it in the kitchen and ideas for simple usesWhat is better dried or fresh rosemary?Support the podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentyDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyearofplenty/Subscribe with this link:https://www.theyearofplenty.com/Or subscribe directly using your podcast app. The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other platforms!Please rate and review the show in your podcast app. This always helps the show get ranked so that more curious foodies can explore real food and drink with us.Thank you for subscribing and sharing the show with your family and friends.I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RTRosemary Pesto Recipe:https://www.missinthekitchen.com/rosemary-pesto/Sources:https://nutritionalgeography.faculty.ucdavis.edu/rosemary/ http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/rosema17.html http://exhibits.hsl.virginia.edu/herbs/herball/ https://www.thespruceeats.com/all-about-rosemary-3050513 https://www.romanobritain.org/13_roman_medical/roman_herbs_and_medicines.php http://www.ourherbgarden.com/herb-history/rosemary.html http://www.complete-herbal.com/culpepper/rosemary.htm https://www.medievalists.net/2016/01/23-medieval-uses-for-rosemary/ https://www.spiceography.com/too-much-rosemary/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/grow-to-eat/rosemary-really-is-herb-of-remembrance-as-scent-boosts-memory-by/ https://www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2019/2/22/benefits-uses-amp-recipes-for-rosemary-plus-rosemary-folktales-through-the-centuries https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2011.0005The Illustrated Book of Edible Plants by Jack StaubThe Folk-lore of Plants by Thomas Firminger and Thiselton DyerOld English HerbariumThe Encyclopedia of Food and Culture by Solomon H. Katz
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