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lemon verbena

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by brazil, Aug 16, 2005.

  1. brazil

    brazil Gardener

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    hello all got 2 plants of lemon verbena [aloisia triphylla] it smells beautiful and i have to have my daily dose but being a gardener i am no cook has anyone got any idea of a good use for it apart from crushing between fingers and smelling i was told it was good for tea but how would you go about that
     
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  3. brazil

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    Thankyou Marley very interesting will try some :D
     
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    Hi Brazil, I use my lemon verbena in cooking, it makes a lovely herb for stuffing inside chicken before roasting. Has a flavour a bit like lime. Also makes nice tea, just a few leaves in a pot/mug and pour on boiling water, add honey to taste. Bon apetit!
     
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    Hi Brazil, forgot to mention, I use the lemon verbena fresh and dried.
     
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  7. brazil

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    thankyou annas will try chicken sounds lovely :D :D
     
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