The desirable weed The name says it all - chickweed is a common weed that chickens as well as other birds go crazy for. Now you might ask yourself why this ingredient made it onto the food library, especially if you are gardening enthusiasts who only knows the plant as a weed. Try chewing some … Continue reading Chickweed – Vogelmiere

This close relative of mint hails from Asia, although it’s not actually certain where exactly it was first discovered. The taste is similar to mint with a hint of nettle aroma, the scent is fresh and slightly citrussy. Perilla leaf, called Shiso in Japan, is a hugely popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine and also plays … Continue reading Perilla leaf – Shiso

Celery’s herby cousin While a lot of people may have seen lovage before, there is often some confusion as to its use and flavour. It looks a little similar to celery leaves and even shares some of its flavour profile. Ancient Greeks and Romans already shared an appreciation for the herb and used it to … Continue reading Lovage – Liebstöckel

The feathery herb The fact that it gets its name from the Norse word dilla, which means to lull, already shows you its strong connection to Skandinavian cuisine and implicates at the same time its soothing effect on both stomach and muscles. Ancient Romans and Greeks already cultivated dill and nowadays it’s also popular in … Continue reading Dill