Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The best part about growing your own produce is being able to harvest it ...

Three methods to extend the life of this treasured herb. With rosemary being ever present in all manners of cool/cold weather seasonal cooking and baking, it would be a shame for even one stalk to go ...

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

Preserve the flavor and freshness of your homegrown herbs for future home-cooked meals. The beauty of growing your own herbs is that you have the freshest and most fragrant herbs available to add to ...

Fresh herbs of all kinds can turn bland dishes into culinary masterpieces. But the key word is, "fresh!" All too often, herbs are allowed to wilt away in the fridge before they can work their magic.

A few years ago, I read Ocean Vuong’s “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” with a propulsive vigor. Oddly, the title of that book is also how I feel about fresh herbs, in all of their ephemeral glory. I ...

Harvesting too much at once can harm your rosemary plant. Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) loves sun, tolerates drought, and thrives in a range of temperatures. One thing rosemary is particular about is ...