Chervil
Meals lacking finesse?
Just add fresh
Chervil...
Chervil is an essential part of our popular Bouquet Garni
blend known as Fines Herbes. For best results use some chives,
parsley and tarragon as well. Treat your family and friends. Start
using Fines Herbes today!
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Anthriscus cerefolium.
Kerwil. Year round. Mostly used as a home cuisine herb but has
healing properties as well.
Chervil is a hardy annual, grows 30 – 60cm high, bright green feathery leaves,
small white flowers.
Light shade in summer, sheltered sunny position in winter, grows
30 - 60cm high, water regularly to keep the soil moist, but not
sodden.
Parts used: leaves
Medicinal uses: source of vitamin C, stimulates digestion,
relieves head colds, acts as a blood cleanser.
Culinary uses: a fines herbes, indispensible in French Cuisine,
especially in salads, soups, sauces, with vegetables, and in
chicken, fish and egg dishes. |
