FRESH ORGANIC Herbs You Grow ~vs~ Dried Herbs You Buy from the Grocer

When I first started eating healthy, non-processed, non-packaged food I felt like my choices for variety and flavor were limited. Once I began eating fresh ORGANIC produce and meats the improvement in the the taste of food increased immensely; however, I quickly became bored with sea salt and pepper for seasoning.

I began to scour the Internet for organic recipes and then substitute the "fresh herb" ingredients with the spices I had in my pantry.

Then I learned more about why eating ORGANIC was so much better for us - the way it was grown, prepared, processed, and packaged without the toxic pesticides and herbicides. At the same time I began to notice that a few companies were putting dried organic and certified organic herbs and spices out on the shelf! HURRAY! Finally, I would be really cooking with all organic ingredients. I had heard that many herbs and spices lost some over their flavor and nutrients when the were dried or frozen, but this had to be better than the chemical laced stuff I had been using before. And they certainly were! Taste improved greatly using the ORGANIC herbs and spices I bought off the shelves at the grocer.

But, I kept noticing that my recipes would ask for "FRESH" herbs. I had never cooked with fresh herbs and I hadn't seen fresh ORGANIC herbs in the grocery stores yet. Even the produce stands and Organic Co-op where I purchased my produce and organic dairy products didn't sell "fresh" herbs.

I thank God for the plethora of info on the Internet! I know there is a lot of evil on here as well, but I love having so much information available at the push of a few keys.

I started reading about growing my own fresh herbs. I had already learned to container garden vegetables and flowers - but making a kitchen window garden of herbs that really produced healthy ORGANIC herbs would be a new endeavor. But I was willing to entertain the idea especially after I learned how easy it could be.

Having a herb garden in my kitchen is not only convenient; but it adds a natural organic beauty about it. And the difference in how my food is tasting is truly incredible. I never knew that "fresh" could make such a difference. And the smell coming from my kitchen while cooking is mmm-mmm good! Delicious!

Tune in tomorrow for hints on planting your own ORGANIC HERB GARDEN!