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Italian cuisine is my all-time favorite! In fact, I love it so much that I decided to plant my own Italian herb garden in my own kitchen. That way, whenever I made any of my delicious recipes, all I had to do was walk over to my window planter and cut a couple of garlic, basil, parsley, rosemary, sage, or oregano buds.
These are just some of the essential herbs for that specific taste of exquisite Italian cuisine. These flavors vary quite naturally from region to region of the Italian countryside, so it is up to the cook to determine which herbs will be used most strongly to provide the most unique flavor.
I found Italian herbs to be extremely filling. They grow very well throughout the year. Most of my herbs are grown indoors. The few that I place in outdoor pots I bring them indoors during the winter when the temperature is a bit cooler. I adopted this method from herb gardeners living in a villa in the Italian countryside.
Every time I pick up my fresh herbs for my evening meal, the delicious smell of Italian delicacies fills my kitchen. It makes my mouth water in anticipation of the flavor that only Italian herbs can provide.
In fact, by the time my daughter left home for college, she had become so used to enjoying fresh herb meals that I bought her an Italian herb grow window sill kit that came with premium seeds from the trinity of Italian cuisine (chives, basil). and oregano), three glazed ceramic pots and a tray with soil and illustrated instructions. The kit even included a beautiful card with a story educating her about those particular herbs and the best way to care for them.
From Venice to Tuscany, the variety of herbs by region is staggering. The most common herbs for Italian cuisine are, of course, garlic, parsley, rosemary, basil, and oregano. Most modern kitchens have these dried herbs in jars, ready to spray when needed. But trust me, the difference between these and freshly cut herbs is like night and day when it comes to their impact on the taste of food.
Right on your heels you’ll find fennel, marjoram, chives, sage, and bay leaves. These can also be found in most kitchens. You can even find fresh cut versions at your local grocery store.
Your own Italian herb garden is not only great for spicing up your favorite recipe, but you can also add interest to your cucina (Italian for “kitchen”) by drying bunches of herbs and hanging them upside down as seen in restaurants. Italians. They make interesting decorations on your walls and doors.
Just think of the possibilities of transforming your kitchen into a facsimile of authentic Italian cuisine. Without a doubt, the aromas of your meals with the addition of freshly harvested Italian herbs will transport you each time to the sensual land of Italy.
Many villas have a herb garden section as an essential part of their kitchen plant beds. What better way to celebrate the good life and good food with the addition of freshly grown, harvested and visual Italian herbs.