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Title: Herbs.
Post by: mrs bouquet on January 14, 2021, 15:01: I was asked this yesterday:

Do you know what the most popular 10 herbs are in the United Kingdom ?

I'll let you know later, no cheating though. :D Mrs Bouquet
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: jaydig on January 14, 2021, 15:08: Shall I start us off with the easy ones? Mint, sage, rosemary, oregano, basil, chives, parsley and thyme. These are the ones I use most and grow myself.
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: mrs bouquet on January 14, 2021, 15:12: Thats only 8 jaydig, and some maybe wrong. I'll let you all know :lol: Mrs B
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: mumofstig on January 14, 2021, 15:19: Quote from: jaydig on January 14, 2021, 15:08
Shall I start us off with the easy ones? Mint, sage, rosemary, oregano, basil, chives, parsley and thyme. These are the ones I use most and grow myself.
Can I add dill and Coriander, I suppose Mustard & Cress could be on the list :unsure:
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: Val H on January 14, 2021, 15:20: Coriander is probably on the list +/- dill, tarragon and fennel. Bay leaves get a lot of use here as well.
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: jaydig on January 14, 2021, 19:06: Quote from: mrs bouquet on January 14, 2021, 15:12
Thats only 8 jaydig, and some maybe wrong. I'll let you all know :lol: Mrs B

I only had a quick guess at the eight that came to mind. I must admit I hadn't counted to see how many I'd listed.
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: jaydig on January 14, 2021, 19:21: Lemon grass and marjoram?
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: DanielCoffey on January 15, 2021, 10:27: Are you counting both types of Parsley (flat and curly) as different entries?

I'd add chilli to the list of entries.
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: hasbeans on January 15, 2021, 12:10: Marijuana must be up there? Tea must be number 1
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: mrs bouquet on January 15, 2021, 14:39: Well done folk, This is what they are :-

Mint, Basil, Parsley, Tarragon, Bayleaf, Corriander, Rosemary, Dill, Thyme and Lemon Grass.

29 WI Ladies did this Zoom Quiz and nobody got all 10 :ohmy: So well done if you did, a big pat on the back, etc, regards, Mrs B
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: mumofstig on January 15, 2021, 15:04: Well, there you go - I'd never have expected to see lemon grass in the top 10 ::)
Title: Re: Herbs.
Post by: jaydig on January 15, 2021, 15:54: I'm really surprised that sage isn't used more. I use loads of it, but each to their own I suppose. Melt butter in a pan until sizzling. add loads of sage leaves and saute until crispy, then add cooked gnocchi and toss for a few minutes. Yummy - but very bad for you I would think!