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"mob-barley" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> > I read it in one of the many Herbal books I've perused..... ;-)
> >
> > I've found if I eat enough it it, it has a calming effect but that might
> > be from the endorphins released from the sheer bliss of the flavor. <G>
>
> so is it safe to say that dried herbs are more poignant than fresh?
> cause dried basil is strong in my opinion, a little goes a looong way
>
> if i find basil on my plate, i don't eat it, it's so muddled in the
> dish already
> a little goes a long ways

Depends on the herb...
I've found that in most cases, the dried tastes and smells different
than the fresh.

I prefer fresh when I can get it and most of the ones I use are
available year round in my herb garden.

I don't care that much for dried basil. It has it's uses but I do use
fresh most of the time.

Fresh leaves are necessary for use in salads and sandwiches. :-) I'm
using it as a veggie when I do that.
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Peace!
Om

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