Rosemary

Every year I plant a garden.   There are always the obligatory tomatoes, jalepenos and the like, but my main purpose in planting a garden is herbs.  There is just no substitute for fresh herbs in a dish.  And because it's rare that I 1) use the entire bunch of a particular herb from a grocery store before it goes bad and therefore waste it and 2) rarely plan ahead and anticipate the need for said herb, I feel my herb garden is a great return on investment.

I've noticed over the years that not all herbs are created equal.  Some go crazy and grow all over the place, such as my basil plants, while others pace themselves and keep demand in their favor.  Because of our harsh winters in central New York, it is rare that any of these outlast the cold.  But I have found a few that are hardy enough to withstand the ridiculous amounts of snow and are there to greet me after the thaw.  One such herb is Rosemary.  Not only do I love that it's around through Autumn and far into winter and used in my soups frequently, I don't typically have to replant or replace it.  It endures.

And so I feel it appropriate to pass along this label to this sturdy little lady of natural, earthy hues.  She may appear delicate with her spindly legs and curvy detail, but I bet she'd outlast any piece of artificial particle-board monstrosity.  And she'd do it gracefully.  Oh, and did I mention how I love the marbled stained top?  Love it!

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