Carlotta Cooper

It’s a rare dog that doesn’t like crackers. And there are so many different kinds of crackers! Are they all

Herbs have been with us for hundreds – in some cases thousands of years. They have played a role in

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is another member of the mint family that is native to the Mediterranean. Today it grows freely

You’ve probably heard the lyrics “… parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme …. “ All of these herbs are as popular

Cilantro (also known as coriander) is an herb that is closely related to parsley. In fact, it is sometimes called

If you only know dill from eating dill pickles, you are missing out on a lot of its uses! Dill

Parsley – what is it? We all know that parsley is used as a garnish to make foods look attractive

Another culinary herb in the mint family, basil is used in cuisines throughout the world. Along with its use in

Are you fond of Italian food? If you are, then you probably like oregano. This Mediterranean herb is widely used

Most of us probably think of peppermint candy when we hear the word peppermint. However, peppermint actually refers to a

Rosemary is widely used in dog foods as a natural preservative. Many sources report that it’s not toxic for dogs.

Widely used in Caribbean and Jamaican cooking, as well as many other cuisines, allspice is related to cloves. If you

Cloves are popular in baking, cooking, and are even used in some perfumes. Clove oil has also been used traditionally

Used in baking, for perfume, and in aromatherapy, vanilla is considered to be the most popular aroma and flavor in