Q&A: How do I make my own dried herbs ?

Posted in: Herb Answers- May 17, 2012 2 Comments

by artizone Question by : How do I make my own dried herbs ? I have a few herb plants I just planted a few weeks ago and I want to know how to dry my own herbs. Is there a trick to it ? I’ve never done this before Best answer: Answer by AliciaAir [...]

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Q&A: Can a raw foodist use dried herbs?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Apr 24, 2012 3 Comments

Question by : Can a raw foodist use dried herbs? I was wondering if dried herbs lack certain nutrients, and I’m not sure how much mustard is cooked. Best answer: Answer by Kaviani999Yes. Herbs don’t contain much in the way of nutrients. THey mainly contain aromatics, alkaloids, and other non-caloric/non-nutritional substances. Mustard seed need not [...]

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Q&A: What dried herbs are safe for cats?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Apr 07, 2012 3 Comments

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Q&A: Why do dried herbs have more intense flavors than fresh herbs?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Mar 18, 2012 2 Comments

by ppalmer21 Question by iTs AlVin wiTh aN E…: Why do dried herbs have more intense flavors than fresh herbs? Why do dried herbs have more intense flavor than fresh herbs?? When is the best time period to use dried herbs and spices after purchase? Can somone complete this “Herbs are generally regarded as the [...]

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can I use dried herbs as mushroom substrate?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Mar 01, 2012 1 Comment

by artizone Question by Boostergold: can I use dried herbs as mushroom substrate? I have dried basil,Rosemary,Thyme and marjoram. I was thinking growing mushrooms on those dried herbs might make it tastier. Best answer: Answer by bravozuluIt is an interesting experiment. You would have to sterilize or at least pasteurize the dried herbs to remove [...]

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Q&A: What do I do with my dried goji berries?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Feb 28, 2012 No Comments

by MeganElizabethMorris Question by stickyfingeredurchin: What do I do with my dried goji berries? I picked up a little pack of dried goji berries out of curiosity. What can I do with them?! Do the have much fibre in them? I have no idea, has anyone else tried them and what were your experiences ? [...]

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Q&A: Can you use dried herbs when making a fragrance from oils?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Feb 03, 2012 No Comments

Question by : Can you use dried herbs when making a fragrance from oils? I have been blending oils for some time now, using various ingredients with alcohol. For some added depth I was hoping to add dried herbs to the bottles I store my concoctions in. Does this work? Thanks for your help! I [...]

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Q&A: What are the chances of botulism when making an infused olive oil with DRIED herbs?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Sep 01, 2011 2 Comments

by sarahbest Question by The tree on the: What are the chances of botulism when making an infused olive oil with DRIED herbs? Botulism is scary and I don’t want it. I want to make an infused olive oil using the cold method, letting the herbs soak in the oil at room temp. around 75 [...]

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Has anyone ever used dried Rosemary leaves and olive oil mixture on their hair?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Aug 18, 2011 No Comments

Question by sariedmb: Has anyone ever used dried Rosemary leaves and olive oil mixture on their hair? I have hear that by combining 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves and 1/2 cup of oil, then warming it up, then applying it to hair, then wrapping hair in saran wrap and then wrapping a warm towel [...]

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Where can i buy dried spearmint leaves?

Posted in: Herb Answers- Aug 14, 2011 2 Comments

Question by sexysunbunny: Where can i buy dried spearmint leaves? I’m after dried spearment leaves and lavender leaves to make tea. can anyone help? Best answer: Answer by normobrianI’ve got spearmint growing everywhere around my place (it smells nice when I weed eat). How much do you want? Send me an email, and I’ll even [...]

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