It's pretty, smells fragrant, and inspires you to pluck a few leaves or stems to enliven your meals.
The bouquet pictured here includes herbs from my own garden (rosemary, dill, oregano, parsley, and chives), though you could certainly purchase the herbs at your local farmer's market or grocery.
I simply wash the herbs, so they're ready to use, and put them on my kitchen countertop where I can't miss them come mealtime.
Here are some of my favorite, quick and easy uses for fresh herbs:
1. Chop fresh chives and use them to top baked potatoes, or toss boiled potato chunks with real butter and chives.
2. Place a fresh tomato slice on a piece of bread and sprinkle with fresh minced basil. Top with a slice of cheese and broil for a delicious and easy sandwich or snack.
3. Slice fresh cucumbers and toss with yogurt, sour cream or mayo, and season with sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and fresh dill weed.
4. Make a homemade herb vinagrette by mixing two parts olive oil to one part balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Season with sea salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh garlic (pressed through a garlic press or minced) and a variety of fresh herbs, finely chopped.
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