I especially enjoy chives now because I have a plant growing in a pot on the bay window. It is really nice having something fresh this time of year. Happy Gardner
I definitely use more Thai basil than any other, followed closely by basil, when tomatoes come in. I probably use cilantro in more types of things, but I don't (more like CAN'T) grow that.
Dave
Posts: 1228 | Location: Zone 6b Woodbury, NJ | Registered: December 10, 2003
I can't say I have a favorite because it will always depend on the seasons & what I'm cooking.
I'd have to say that for year-round use I use fresh Thyme, Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley, & Cilantro the most. In the summer, the basils (regular, lemon, & lime) tend to take center stage. Fall adds more Sage to the mix.
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Posts: 2654 | Location: Culpeper, VA - Zone 6/7 | Registered: June 18, 2008
Chives--because I don't seem able to kill them and they just add some jazz to anything I sprinkle them onto. But like many others, I find it hard to beat basil.
Posts: 459 | Location: Zone 6 as far south in KY as you can go | Registered: April 26, 2009
Chives are on second number in my list because they keep their lovely green color when cooked so they make a fancy addition to butters for an aromatic blended topping for corn on the cob, pasta dishes or garlic bread. Its Good
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