6 Herbs For The Holiday Season

A Guide to Festive Flavors

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Mo'Chelle
November 27, 2023

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With the holiday season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into the world of herbs that can bring joy, health, and a touch of magic to your festivities. Today we're exploring the best herbs to have around during this merry time.

1. Rosemary - A Fragrant Evergreen

Not only does rosemary add a delightful fragrance to your home, but it's also known to boost memory and concentration. It's like nature's own little helper for those holiday to-do lists.

Sprigs of rosemary make beautiful and aromatic decorations. Add it to roasted vegetables or turkey for a flavorful twist.

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Rosemary not only tastes great in culinary dishes, such as rosemary chicken and lamb, but it is also a good source of iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6.

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2. Cinnamon - Spice Up Your Life

This warming spice isn't just for your morning latte. Cinnamon is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can add a comforting touch to your holiday treats.

Dust some cinnamon on your favorite holiday desserts or infuse it into warm beverages for that extra cozy feel.

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3. Peppermint - Cool and Invigorating

Peppermint is the hero of digestion. After indulging in those festive feasts, a cup of peppermint tea can be a soothing remedy.

Crushed candy canes aren't the only way to enjoy peppermint. Infuse it into hot chocolate or make your own peppermint tea blend.

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Peppermint is caffeine free, so it won’t make you stay up all hours of the night. You can use it to make tea, homemade soaps, DIY body care, and more!

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4. Thyme - A Culinary Delight

Thyme is not just a tasty addition to your holiday recipes, it's also rich in antioxidants. A win-win for flavor and health!

Add thyme to roasted potatoes, stuffing, or even to your favorite cocktails for a herbal twist.

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Add thyme leaves to any dish or drink to indulge your senses to a pleasant aroma. It perfectly compliments soups, dressings, potatoes, pasta, bread loaves and so much more!

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5. Lavender - Calm Amidst the Chaos

The holidays can get hectic, but lavender is here to bring some tranquility. Known for its calming properties, it's perfect for winding down.

Create lavender sachets for a fragrant touch in your home, or infuse it into baked goods for a unique flavor.

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6. Ginger - Warmth and Zing

Ginger adds a zesty kick to both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, it's excellent for digestion and may help alleviate that post-feast bloat.

Grate fresh ginger into your recipes, or brew a spicy ginger tea for a warming beverage.

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An absolute necessity to make gingerbread, it can also be used in other baking goods such as cookies, and a number of other desserts. You can also use it to make savory dishes like a chutney, in your slow cooker with pork, chicken, beef and even your sweet potato dishes!

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Conclusion

These herbs aren't just about enhancing the flavors of your holiday dishes, they're nature's way of adding health and wellness to the festivities.

So, sprinkle, infuse, and enjoy the holistic goodness these herbs bring to your holiday season. Wishing you all a joyful and herb-filled celebration!

Be Happy. Stay Happy.

-Mo

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