Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

What Do You Do With Tarragon?

Try fresh tarragon in every type of chicken dish you can think of—chicken salad, chicken pot pie, chicken coated in a creamy tarragon sauce—and duck dishes, too. Next, add tarragon to sauces—all of the sauces: pesto, aioli, sauce gribiche, and green goddess dressing. What does tarragon go best with? Tarragon has a subtle but pronounced […]

Is Tarragon Related To Cilantro?

You often will find that tarragon comes in a state similar to cilantro, with leaves and stems still attached. In America, chives, rosemary, and parsley are used the same way you would use tarragon. The difference with tarragon is that there are three distinct varieties of it that are all used for various purposes. What […]

Is Tarragon Hard To Find?

Tarragon is very temperature sensitive and cold temperatures slow growth and quite commonly causes leaf quality issues. “This has meant availability has been very difficult and has reached a point now where there is limited product available possibly for two to three weeks.” Is there a tarragon shortage? Tarragon Tarragon is the only major herb […]

Do You Cut Tarragon?

Harvesting. You can harvest tarragon from late spring to early autumn. Snip off the shoot tips, then strip the leaves with your fingers. The leaves are best used fresh, but can also be dried and stored in air-tight containers for use in winter. Should I trim tarragon? Prevent bolting by pruning flowers off the plant […]

How Do You Clean Tarragon?

Very delicate herbs like tarragon should be carefully washed by hand under a light stream of water. Should you wash fresh herbs before using? Before you go racing to the garden or farmers market and then put those delicious herbs into your next dish, you should always be washing your fresh herbs before cooking with […]

Is Cilantro Good For Arthritis?

Yes, you read it right. Coriander aka Dhaniya are packed with the compounds linoleic acid and cineole which can treat joint inflammation, pain, and swelling. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, it was found that coriander helps in reducing joint swelling. Does cilantro help arthritis? Ginger soothes painful joints […]

Does Cilantro Grow Everywhere?

Cilantro was originally cultivated in the Mediterranean region thousands of years ago. From there, it spread east through Asia and west as Spanish traders carried the plant across the Pacific Ocean to Mexico. Today, chefs everywhere use cilantro and coriander to season Mexican, Indian, Vietnamese, and Thai dishes. Where in the world does cilantro grow? […]

Why Is Walmart Out Of Cilantro?

Wal-Mart and Kroger, two of the nation’s largest grocers, have pulled some fresh cilantro from their shelves after the discovery of unsanitary conditions at Mexican farms and packing locations led federal regulators to implement a partial import ban this week. Where do you get cilantro? These days it is easy to find fresh cilantro in […]

Why Do People Not Use Cilantro Stems?

Small, young cilantro stems are really tender, packed with flavor, and can be used along with cilantro leaves in many dishes. However, the thick cilantro stalks that you get on older plants are less tasty and the texture can be much more noticeable in a dish. Is it OK to use cilantro stems? Cilantro stems […]

Which Part Of Tree Is Saffron?

Saffron comes from the flower of Crocus sativus (also known as saffron crocus). More specifically, from its stigmas and styles. Which part of the plant is saffron? Saffron (/ˈsæfrən, -rɒn/) is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are […]

Can You Plant Marigolds With Cilantro?

They can also be planted with other root crops like beets and radishes. Marigolds, fennel, chamomile and herbs such as caraway and coriander are great companions. Coriander (cilantro) is a favored annual among a variety of beneficial insects including lady beetles, green lacewings and parasitic wasps. Can marigolds be planted next to cilantro? Repel insect […]

Can Cilantro Be Overcrowded?

Damping-off is a fungal disease that affects the new cilantro seedlings. Overwatering and overcrowding are the main causes of this disease. Does cilantro like to be crowded? You want to grow cilantro in crowded conditions because the leaves will shade the roots and help to keep the plant from bolting in hot weather. If you’re […]

Do Perch Eat Eggs?

Adult yellow perch will feed on fish eggs, mysid shrimp, crayfish, smaller fish, leeches, and other invertebrates that can be found in the perch’s habitat. What does a perch eat? Large adult perch feed on invertebrates, fish eggs, crayfish, mysid shrimp, and juvenile fish. They have been known to be predominantly piscivorous and even cannibalistic […]

What Does Fresh Cilantro Smell Like?

So, what does cilantro smell like? To those who love it, cilantro smells fresh, earthy and citrusy with hints of lemon and lime. To those who can’t stand it, cilantro tends to smell bitter, rancid, and believe it or not, like soap. What is the aroma of cilantro? Cilantro is said to have a fresh, […]

How Long Can Cilantro Last In The Fridge?

HOW LONG WILL CILANTRO LAST IN THE FRIDGE? Unfortunately, fresh cilantro doesn’t last that long in the fridge. They usually will last probably 3-4 days and will start looking all wimpy and started to turn black and eventually turns into a mush! Does cilantro go bad in the fridge? Properly stored, fresh cilantro will usually […]