Tag Archives: French Tarragon

The Little Dragon

Posted on April 16, 2020 by carolee

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Specifically French Tarragon, is a culinary delight.  Its scientific name dracunculus comes from the Greek word drakon, or dragon.   In olden days, it was called “The Biting Dragon” and peasants grew it just in case an errant … Continue reading →

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Catching up?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by carolee

I’m speaking about Mother Nature and Spring, although with good weather I’m catching up a bit as well.  Just a few days ago, we were 3 weeks behind “normal” and suddenly it feels like summer has arrived!  Things are changing … Continue reading →

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