What am I going to do with all these herbs??

All this rain and sunshine is sending the herbs mad! We're loads and loads of lemon balm, mint, etc so here are a few suggestions of what to do:


Lemon Balm Tea

(with fresh or dried leaf)
*1 heaped tablespoon of dried leaves or 2 tablespoons of fresh leaves for each cup of boiling water
(or make sun tea by placing herbs and cool water in covered jar in the sun for a few hours)
*Strain, then add honey and/or lemon.


Herb Tea

* Put a few leaves of fresh thyme, sage, lemon balm, mint or a Lavender flower head in a cup.
* Pour on boiling water and cover with a saucer.
* Leave for about 3-4 minutes (when it is cool), then strain it before drinking it.


"Fines Herbes"

This is a mixture of equal quantities of chopped fresh parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon.

* Add it when making an omelette or scrambled eggs.
* Sprinkle it over cooked carrots, haricot or butter beans.
* Include it in a green salad.

If you don't have all the above herbs, just use some.

Or just use your imagination!