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Dill history & personality |
Oh, honey. It's ALL about the pickles!
Dill is related to parsley, carrots, parsnips, fennel, and coriander / cilantro by virtue of its little "umbrella-like" flowering pattern.
It is native to Russia, western Africa, and the Mediterranean. Dill was considered a sign of wealth by the ancient Greeks and Romans, a testament to its reputation as a healing herb. |
Dill lore |
The root word dilla means "to lull" in ancient Norse. Dill may be use to calm digestion and encourage sleep. |
Dill is healthy! |
Dill calms digestion, aids sleep, and serves as a mild detoxifyer. It helps detox the chemicals from charcoal broiling — an excellent reason to use plenty of fresh dill on your next batch of grilled salmon!
Dill is generally regarded as having neutral energy.
Please see your health provider for guidance on your own health program. |
Fresh dill as food |
Both the leaves and the seeds may be used as food. Dill is excellent in salads like cucumber, potato, or macaroni salad, or chopped into a fresh green salad. It's excellent with fish, especially salmon and salmon chowder. Next time you fix up a batch of egg salad, snip in a little fresh dill and enjoy!
Of course, then there are dill pickles...
Dill — Try this: Make a dill sauce by combining snipped fresh dill with some plain yogurt. Other additions to consider include a little prepared mustard or some minced garlic. Chill and serve with potatoes or fish.
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Editor's Pick for Dill |
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References:
United States Department of Agriculture. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. http://www.ars.usda.gov/nutrientdata accessed December 2008.
Murray, M, Pizzorno J and Pizzorno, L (2005). The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods.
National Geographic Society (2008). Edible: An Illustrated Guide to the World's Food Plants .
Rodale Publishing (1987). Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs |
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Green Folk Say |
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Oh, I just love my customers. Here at the diner, there's always a burger or a sandwich to be found. |
What do you absolutely always have with a diner sandwich? Come on, you know. Dill pickles! |
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