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Also call:
Black Lovage, Black pot-herb, Horse Parsley
 | DESCRIPTION
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Alexanders is a strongly built herb
which grows between the height of 50-150cm tall, has a roundish, dark green,
shiny leaves that grows in a group of three. The stalks of this herb
are thick and narrow. During the summer season yellowish-green flowers
will bloom and the little black seeds will followed after.
| HISTORY AND ORIGIN
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Alexanders is found to the
Mediterranean region where it was quite well known to the Greeks and the
Romans. It was used as a cooking herbs by the Pliny, Dioscorides,
Columella and Galen. The name Alexanders was given to this herb
was probably because Alexander the Great used it at that time.
| BUYING AND STORAGE
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It is not avavilable commercially but
Alexanders are best used fresh.
| PREPARATION AND USE
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The leaves and the stems of the
Alexanders can be chopped and added to soups, stews and salads.
Although the stems has a celery flavour can be cooked as a vegetable which
can be served with a white sauce or butter.
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