Transcript Rosemary
Rosemary
By: Moses Suarez
Region
It is native to the Mediterranean. The
rosemary plant originated in the countries
surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
However, it now grows in North America as
well.
Uses
The fresh and dried leaves are used
frequently in traditional Mediterranean
cuisine. A tisane can also be made from
them.
Carnosic acid, found in rosemary may lower
the risk of strokes and neurodegenerative
diseases like Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's
Flavor
They have a bitter, astringent taste, which
complements a wide variety of foods. When
burned give off a distinct mustard smell
Pronunciation
ROS- MARI
If you know how to read its not that hard.
Recipe- Rosemary Bread
1 cup water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Variety
Albus- white flowers
Arp- leaves light green, lemon-scented
Aureus- leaves speckled yellow
Benenden Blue - leaves narrow, dark green
Blue Boy - dwarf, small leaves
Golden Rain - leaves green, with yellow streaks
Irene - lax, trailing
Lockwood de Forest - procumbent selection from Tuscan Blue
Ken Taylor - shrubby
Majorica Pink - pink flowers
Miss Jessop's Upright - tall, erect
Pinkie - pink flowers
Prostratus
Pyramidalis (a.k.a Erectus) - pale blue flowers
Roseus - pink flowers
Salem - pale blue flowers, cold hardy similar to Arp
Severn Sea - spreading, low-growing, with arching branches; flowers deep violet
Tuscan Blue - upright