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And what about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme?

November 24, 2016 By marketeditor

By Himanee Gupta-Carlson

 

I recently got the chance to sample one of the hummus blends that Mark Bocian sells through his business Freddy’s Rockin’ Hummus. This one blended the traditional smooth, nutty chickpea base with a sweet hint of cranberry and a dense herbal flavor. I asked Bocian what herbs he used. With a grin, he responded: “Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.” The name of the hummus appropriately was Scarborough Fair.

Since then, “parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” has been on my mind. I have wondered how music and this medley of herbs might offer a salve for the current state of national politics.

Searches of the Internet revealed connections between the town of Scarborough in England, medieval fairs which served as precursors to farmers’ markets, and the culinary and curative properties of the four herbs. On the surface, Simon & Garfunkel’s use of the herbs in the refrain to their 1966 song “Scarborough Fair/Canticle” appears to hold little meaning. The herb names, when sung together, form a pleasant cadence, and the references to Scarborough Fair can be said to connote the medieval fairs, of which Scarborough was one.

But what about the herbs?

food-fact2According to Raw Food World (rawfoodworld.com), parsley contains oil components that can inhibit tumor formation as well as flavonoids that function as anti-oxidants. Sage is said to enhance memory, which is perhaps appropriate given the equating of the word “sage” with wisdom. Rosemary can serve as an immune booster and an anti-inflammatory. And thyme is not only packed with vitamins but is seen as an effective treatment for coughs.

For about five years, I have maintained a small perennial herb garden. It is full of sage and thyme (along with oregano, tarragon, and lavender), and each year I have planted rosemary and parsley in the same space with a rather ungrounded-in-reality desire to see these annuals come back to life. So far, little luck, and I end up replacing the winter withered plants with fresh ones in spring. Still, the garden and its herbs offers a reminder that even as the times might be changing the day has not yet come that the music has died.

Try using parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme with roasted chicken, in stuffings, or quick breads. Or try this simple side salad with bacon and eggs by Molly O’Neill of the New York Times: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11601-parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme-salad-with-scrambled-eggs

Filed Under: Did You Know, News Tagged With: Did You Know, Gardening

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Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

*Find the Mushroom shop year round at our Saturday markets!*

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