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Posted by Heather F
Thyme leaves February 21, 2018 10:24AM |
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Re: Thyme leaves February 21, 2018 10:37AM |
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Re: Thyme leaves February 21, 2018 08:55PM |
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I agree, Heather! Even 'picking' the leaves of the stems is a step too far for me. I use whole sprigs and remove any twiggy bits that resist the effects of long slow cooking later. I do roll the sprigs between my palms to release the aroma before tossing in the dish. Less robust dishes might require more finesse.
Re: Thyme leaves February 21, 2018 09:13PM |
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Re: Thyme leaves February 22, 2018 05:06AM |
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A few years ago for mothers day my husband and children gave me a pair of those green handled "Herb Scissors" - actually they gave me two pairs because they were on a buy one get one free deal. They sat in the drawer for about 5 years or more (much to everyone's disappointment - don't you like your present Mum?) until I recently decided to try them as I had bought a thickly growing little thyme plant growing on the window sill. Much to my surprise they're great if you hold the pot plant over the pan and snip as much thyme as you like directly into the dish. Not so successful with large leafed herbs such as basil but pretty good with italian parsley and coriander, I have yet to try with a bunch of chives.
Re: Thyme leaves February 22, 2018 06:30AM |
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It depends on the recipe, if I'm making a casserole or stew then I throw the stems in whole or tied together so I can fish them out later. If it's for a marinade or to be used in something that is quickly cooked then I do pick and chop finely thing, as I feel that releases the flavour more.
Re: Thyme leaves February 22, 2018 09:11AM |
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Re: Thyme leaves February 23, 2018 11:13PM |
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FYI, I thought I would google them to see if they are the ones I think they are and Stevens have some on special at the moment, for $9.99 (were $19.99). They come in several colours but if you order online, they send a random colour. If you want a specific colour, you have to shop instore. Think I'm going to order a pair for myself. Herb chopping is one of my least favourite kitchen duties.
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Re: Thyme leaves February 24, 2018 01:42AM |
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