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Post by katieanne on Aug 15, 2005 12:05:25 GMT 10
hi all! i have an herb garden and i planted lemon balm along with all the other usual herbs. it grows rapidly and smells just like lemons. does any one know of uses for this herb? thanks in advance.  blessings,kate |
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Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2005 12:37:16 GMT 10
Hi Katie.
I have lemon balm as well. It is great in ice tea...I also like to use it in pot pourri mixes. Devine smelling.. Do you use it for anything else?
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Post by braided-rug on Aug 15, 2005 15:35:49 GMT 10
I had some at my old house. My uncle had lived there and he was right into herbs at different times. I just loved having it. I noticed some in my catalogue I got today. I remembered that I have camomile too. I had a treasured herb book when I was young, and loved the sound of mint julep, and other things, maybe tussy mussies! www.gardensablaze.com/HerbLemonBalmRec.htm |
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Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2005 23:37:54 GMT 10
oooo, the lemon balm salad dressing sounds delish....
I love dried tussie mussies. I have a tussie mussie holder, and I like to fill it with fresh herbs and then let them dry. Such a lovely fragrance.
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Post by katieanne on Aug 16, 2005 1:31:22 GMT 10
i use lemon balm as a tea, just steep the leaves(dried or fresh) in boiling water. add a bit of honey...yum...and calming also. i think i will make some potpourri with some also, thanks for the idea! it grows so fast i.ve got truck loads. maybe make up for gifts. thanks for the website also.
blessings, kate
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Post by Admin on Aug 16, 2005 8:02:39 GMT 10
KatieAnne~
I used to make my own potpourri...I would be happy to post my potpourri recipes that I concocted myself using the lemon balm leaves, if you would like to see them.
I have 4 recipes... One I named *Noel*, one called *Cherub Spice*, one called *Sweet Citrus Scent*, and the final one is a new mix and is yet to be named, but it is lots and lots of lemony smells...LOL
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Post by katieanne on Aug 17, 2005 15:12:00 GMT 10
carolyn, that would be great! winters coming and i like to put pot pourri and candles out. makes the house smell cozy and feel homey.
blessings,kate
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Post by Pat on Apr 4, 2006 5:29:48 GMT 10
This is another herb that I'm thinking of planting for teas and medicinal purposes.
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Post by braided-rug on Apr 4, 2006 9:42:28 GMT 10
You would enjoy it.
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Post by braided-rug on Nov 10, 2006 17:23:44 GMT 10
Barbecued Chicken with Lemon BalmPreparation time: Few minutes Waiting time: 8 /12 hours for marinade Cost: Economical Difficulty: Very easy Cooking Tip "The lemon balm and the chicken breasts both have delicate flavours which go together extremely well. The vinegar should always be used in small amounts as a flavouring; otherwise it will "cook" the chicken before you grill it! " Ingredients 250 ml olive oil 30 ml balsamic vinegar a handful of chopped lemon balm a clove of garlic Preparation 1. Marinate chicken breasts for a day in balsamic vinegar and olive oil with a handful of lemon balm and a clove of garlic, minced; 2. remove the chicken from the marinade; grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. From: www.theworldwidegourmet.com/herbs/lemonbalm/barbecue.htm
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