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a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Its success is attributed to breakthrough formulations that blend science with Asian medicinal herbs like ginseng.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pomegranates, pine, small ornaments, tinsel and herbs all work for a lovely Yuletide spread.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The menu is based on the concept of monastery cuisine — simple, natural preparation, with a preference for vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The finish is warming, with hints of oak and herbs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Flavors of the Galilee Gift Bundle A perfect gift for a Hanukkah-celebrating foodie, this Flavors of the Galilee bundle ($130) includes a delicious assortment of olive oils, herbs, and tea, all sourced from the Galilee.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The backyard features gardens where herbs are grown for the restaurant and a walking trail borders the property.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Next comes a far more rustic, free-form ceramic filled with a cream made from almonds and wild onions, flecked with fresh peas, fermented split peas and yuzu rind and covered with tiny flowers and herbs, among them lemon thyme.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The nose is complex and aromatic, featuring notes of fresh herbs, citrus peel, and white flowers.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pomegranates, pine, small ornaments, tinsel and herbs all work for a lovely Yuletide spread.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The menu is based on the concept of monastery cuisine — simple, natural preparation, with a preference for vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The finish is warming, with hints of oak and herbs.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Flavors of the Galilee Gift Bundle A perfect gift for a Hanukkah-celebrating foodie, this Flavors of the Galilee bundle ($130) includes a delicious assortment of olive oils, herbs, and tea, all sourced from the Galilee.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The backyard features gardens where herbs are grown for the restaurant and a walking trail borders the property.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Next comes a far more rustic, free-form ceramic filled with a cream made from almonds and wild onions, flecked with fresh peas, fermented split peas and yuzu rind and covered with tiny flowers and herbs, among them lemon thyme.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The nose is complex and aromatic, featuring notes of fresh herbs, citrus peel, and white flowers.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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