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ADDING DEPTH AND FLAVOUR TO ANY DISH, RACHEL DE THAMPLE MAKES THE MOST OF AROMATIC HERBS – AND FINDS WAYS TO PRESERVE THEM FOR A TASTE OF SUMMER ALL YEAR ROUND

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The herbarium Food waste can be viewed from many angles; one perspective often overlooked is wasted opportunities. We spend so much energy making money to buy things when, often, diverting our time to making the most of what we have offers a richer return. Embracing the herb garden when it's abundant is an example of where investing a little time to preserve fragrant bundlesfor leaner months will mean you don't have to buy expensive imports or intensively grown alternatives later in the year. You'll also be enriched by the whole experience. I always view preserves as edible time capsules and bottled memories – when I return to a jar of herbs I'd picked on a balmy summer afternoon, all my senses are stirred. Taking the time to preserve fresh herbs is medicine for…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2024

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