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Rosemary Recipes

The botanical name Rosmarinus is derived form the old Latin for 'dew of the sea', a reference to its pale blue dew-like flowers and the fact that it is often grown near the sea. It is a symbol or remembrance and friendship, and is often carried by wedding couples as a sign of love and fidelity.

Tradition says that rosemary will grow for thirty-three years, until it reaches the height of Christ when he was crucified, then it will die. Sprigs of rosemary were placed under pillows at night to ward off evil spirits and bad dreams. The wood was used to make lutes and other musical instruments.

 

Nutrition: Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks.

 

Like all our produce, our Rosemary is grown using sustainable methods: lots of organic compost. Herbs tend to be naturally pest free, so they generally don't even require a soap spray in our garden beds.

Organic produce available this week in Colorado Springs

Peaches and Nectarines with Rosemary and Honey Syrup

Similar fruits make pleasing salads. Nectarines and peaches, both stone fruit, work well together because of their similar textures. You can use just peaches or just nectarines if you cannot find both.

From: Fine Cooking

Grilled Beets in Rosemary Vinegar

Recommended produce: Chiogga Beets

We often speak of "producing food," but farmers do not produce the food of life. Only nature has the power to produce something from nothing. Farmers merely assist nature.

~ Masanobu Fukuoka
 

Lettuce Patch Gardens, Inc.

Sustainably grown artisan vegetables

Cheryl Spencer, Owner
Colorado Springs, Colorado

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