Vail Simply Seasonal column: Lemongrass

Lemongrass. The very word evokes the senses. A field of tall stalks, rustling in a tropical breeze. The fresh scent and taste of lemon. True to its name, lemongrass is a long, reed-like herb which is used in flavoring the cuisines of Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail Simply Seasonal column ...

Herbs with medicinal or health-giving properties

A reader asked if I had photographs of the herbs mentioned last week. Unfortunately, I don’t. Later, I will give the scientific names of the plants so readers can Google them if they want to know how they look.

Now Growing: Lemongrass

It may feel like spring, but the garden still is sleeping.Spring brings about a lot of activity in the garden as insects emerge and the days lengthen.

Jim Hillibish: Watercress superfood greens up winter cuisine

Call it nutrient-dense, cancer-fighting, immune-system boosting — it’s SUPERFOOD. Obviously, the watercress farmers have hired a Shakespearean PR guy. And you’re still wondering what in the world are they buzzing about?

A stew of a story: How beef bourguignon became the menu instead of coq au vin

Beef bourguignon is a classic French stew and wonderful winter meal. You can make it one pot in the recipe found in "The Pleasures of Cooking for One" by Judith Jones.