The Maine Ingredient

Salvia officinalisSage is one of the ultimate multi-tasking herbs. For thousands of years, sage has been used for everything from embalming pharao...

Thymus vulgarisUnofficially thyme is the herb most used in jokes and puns. Officially, studies show thyme has some fantastic health properties, inc...

Salvia rosmarinusOur English word "Rosemary" comes from the latin ros marinus which is translated "dew of the sea". It was given this name for its ...

Along with lobster and blueberries, Maine is known for its maple syrup. In late winter, the Maple trees start to wake up. When the nights are freez...

Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanumThe Greek word for Parsley translates to "rock celery" due to it's habit of growing near rock walls or in clu...

Artemisia dracunculus var. sativaFrench tarragon, often labeled "King of Herbs", has the most flavor of all tarragon types. Known for it's mild lic...

Ocimum basilicumAs popular as basil is in Italian cooking, one would guess that basil originated in that area. It did not. Some sources say it came...