Cover marrow with water, add a bundle of thyme and simmer until soft. Remove thyme and sieve marrow. Season to taste and serve with fresh thyme leaves sprinkled over.

Thyme originates from the Mediterranean region, and dried thyme was burned in ancient Greece during ceremonies.

The Egyptians used thyme as an embalming agent in the mummification process.

Its medicinal properties were utilized in the 16th century as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent, before the discovery of antibiotics.

Today, Asia is the world's largest producer of thyme, with Europe, the Mediterranean region, and America other large producers.

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The essential oil contains a crystalline phenol, thymol. Phytochemicals (plant chemicals) in thyme include tannins, bitters, essential oil, terpenes, flavonoids, and saponins.

At least part of it is filmed at RHS Wisley and the road between Wisley and the "Anchor"

Rosemary, sage and thyme are all herbs.

One fresh bunch of thyme is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon of dried thyme.

no but if it produced some seeds they might germinate

dried herbs come from a little place in my bottom :P

Lamiaceae - the mint family

You can use the leaves and stalks for flavouring. Lift out the stalks before serving a cooked dish if you haven't chopped them up. Don't use the stalks in an uncooked dish as they are quite coarse.

You boil them till they look dead, then strain out all the herbs so you are left with hot herbal tea. You can add sugar or honey wether you want some sweetness to it or not, it doesn't matter. Then you drink and enjoy. =]

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Many Italian Seasoning will contain Oregano. You can substitute basil, but the flavor won't be the same. If you really dislike oregano play with another earthy, wood herb like Rosemary or Thyme.

Yes they can.

one and a half to two

The Meriam-Webster Dictionary defines "herb" as "a seed producing annual, biennial, or perennial plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season."

Thyme fits this description.

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A 3-4 inch sprig of thyme will produce a tablespoon, however, a dried sprig of the same length will produce barely a teaspoon.

its free, i have loads growing in my front garden. come and help yourself.

Dried thyme has a very strong flavor. Measure in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons depending on the volume of the ingredients.

For fresh rosemary substitute

1/4 tsp dried rosemary for each tsp fresh required

Or equal amounts of oregano

OR basil.

For dried rosemary substitute:

Dried savory, tarragon, or thyme.