A sprig of marjoram typically consists of several leaves attached to a stem. In culinary use, one sprig can contain anywhere from 3 to 10 leaves, depending on the size of the sprig. Therefore, the ratio of one sprig to leaves can vary but is generally around 1:3 to 1:10.
The parsley plant consists of many sprigs (or stems) hence the term a sprig of parsley which means one of these sprigs.
A sprig is basicly one small branch off the main stem
A sprig is a single stem snipped from the plant. It is composed of a woody stem with paired leaf or flower clusters ("leaves") spaced ½ to 1" apart.
marjoram = sweet marjoram = knot marjoram = knotted marjoram Pronunciation: MAR-jer-um Notes: Marjoram is sweeter and milder than its close relative, oregano. It's often used to season meats and fish, and works best when its added near the end of the cooking period. Fresh is best, but frozen or dried marjoram are acceptable substitutes. Don't confuse this with wild marjoram, which is better known as oregano. Equivalents: 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried. Substitutes: oregano (This is very similar, but not as sweet and mild as marjoram. Substitute two parts of oregano for three parts of marjoram.) OR thyme OR sage OR basil OR summer savoryFrom this website: http://www.foodsubs.com/HerbsEur.htmlI have used oregano for marjoram as recommended by this site in the ratio specified and had good results. Good luck!
A sprig usually applies to plants that have a main stem, plus offshoots that support clusters of leaves. Starting at the main stem, pluck off one offshoot that is perhaps 1-2" long (3-5cm). This would be a fine example of a sprig. Some will be slightly larger and some smaller. For the purposes of cooking, unfortunately, this is a vague measurement - you may have to try the recipe with a small sprig and add more if the flavour doesn't come through.
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Koalas do not take each other's food. If two koalas reach for the same sprig of gum leaves, they will simply pull at it until one of the koalas gets to keep the leaves. Koalas are not territorial about their food.
Dried marjoram leaves contain approximately 1 millogram of sodium per 1 tablespoon of seasoning. (ndb.nal.usda.gov) 1 millogram is one thousadnth of a gram. The Adequate Intake (AI) of 1500 mg per day is the recommended average daily sodium intake level. (cdc.gov/features/dssodium/)
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Approximately 40 teaspoons of rubbed sage. This was done by not compacting the sage. Based on 3 teaspoon per tablespoon.According to American Spice Trading Association there are 40.5 teaspoons of ground sage in one ounce.
The amount of dill in a sprig can vary, but a general estimate is that one sprig of fresh dill typically equals about 1 teaspoon of chopped dill. If using dried dill, one sprig would equate to about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, as dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor. Always adjust according to personal taste and the specific recipe.
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