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Cooking with Lemon Balm

Cooking with Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is often thought of as a medicinal herb, but it’s also a unique flavour to use in your kitchen. With a natural citrus smell and slight sweetness, lemon balm adds freshness without overpowering a dish. Unlike lemon zest or juice, it brings a soft lemon note with herbal depth, making it versatile for both sweet and savoury cooking.  Understanding Lemon Balm’s Flavour Lemon balm tastes like a cross between lemon peel and mint, but with a milder and more rounded flavour than either. The flavour is strongest when the leaves are fresh and young, it fades when exposed...

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Lemon Balm Soda Recipe

Lemon Balm Soda Recipe

This lemon balm and mint soda is a summertime favourite recipe that we wanted to share with anyone who's looking for a fun way to use their lemon balm. If enjoyed uncarbonated, it has a very similar taste to a citrusy gin, but with no alcohol.  Ingredients: A handful of lemon balm A handful of fresh mint leaves ½ lemon, sliced 90g sugar or honey 900ml cold water Equipment: 1L Jar Fabric to cover it  Rubber band/ string  Fermentation pebble or weight of some kind (optional) Knife and chopping board Fine mesh sieve or straining bag Glass bottle  Bottle funnel...

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Pico de Gallo with Purple Radish Microgreens

Pico de Gallo with Purple Radish Microgreens

One of my favourite ways to use these vibrant, nutrient-packed microgreens, apart from raw in a salad, is by turning them into a salsa for a fresh, vibrant, acidic condiment.  Ingredients 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced  3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped  2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small limes, zested and juiced ½ teaspoon salt  ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped finely  ¼ cup of coriander  1 large white onion, diced  ¼ cup of purple radish microgreens, coarsely chopped Method Gather all ingredients and prepare (chop, juice and dice all ingredients necessary)  Combine all ingredients...

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Purple Microgreen Salad

Purple Microgreen Salad

Microgreens are not just a garnish - they’re incredibly versatile, flavourful, and nutrient-dense. This purple radish microgreen salad is a vibrant, health-boosting dish that can stand alone or complement any meal. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a simple way to elevate your nutrition while enjoying bold flavours and textures. Microgreens contain concentrated nutrients, often providing up to 40 times more vitamins and antioxidants than mature leaves. Purple radish microgreens, in particular, are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and anthocyanins, the natural pigments responsible for their striking colour. These compounds support immunity, reduce inflammation, and add a beautiful...

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