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In this video, Mahalo natural food expert Kristina Jackson shows you how to pick the best rosemary.
Step 1: Check the Color
The rosemary stems should be a solid green color, though if there are any buds, they may be a bluish color.
Step 2: Check the Aroma
Rosemary is a naturally fragrant herb. The fresher it is, the more it will smell, so don't be afraid to pick up a bunch and check to make sure it's as aromatic as possible.
Step 3: Feel It
When you get fresh rosemary, it should be soft and flexible. You can always dry it out later if you wish.
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Meet Our Experts
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Kristina Jackson
A graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition at Columbia University, natural food chef Kristina Jackson is a certified holistic health and lifestyle consultant. She is also the editor of the blog "The Whole Idea" which, according to Jackson, "takes us on a journey to experience all that life has to offer…naturally. Clean food, good fun and healthy, conscious living."
Fast Facts
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Family:
Herb -
Origin:
Mediterranean region -
Name means:
Latin for dew of the sea -
Types:
Blue Boy, Golden Rain, Irene, Pinkie and Salem -
Nutritional information:
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Uses:
Potatoes, sauces and bread
