THE MIGHTY GREENS: HOW TO PACK A FLAVOR PUNCH

I usually think of herbs when my plate needs a splash of green, but using them as one of the main ingredients really opens up a world of recipes.

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Not only are the herbs flavorful, but they really do make for a beautiful photography subject.

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All of these images were photographed with a macro lens. I could look for days at the leaves and the patterns in the veins and the pores.

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Sage is my favorite. That leaf has so much texture. A little bit of back light and one could almost see the fuzziness of the leaves.

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With the sage leaves having so much texture, no props were even needed for these photographs.

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With this tarragon image, I didn't need to add props for a gorgeous photograph.

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Herb gardens are one of the easiest things to do at home. You don't need a lot of space and a little fresh herbs really do go a long way in the flavor department.

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THE MIGHTY GREENS: HOW TO PACK A FLAVOR PUNCH

I usually think of herbs when my plate needs a splash of green, but using them as one of the main ingredients really opens up a world of recipes.

Not only are the herbs flavorful, but they really do make for a beautiful photography subject.

All of these images were photographed with a macro lens. I could look for days at the leaves and the patterns in the veins and the pores.

Sage is my favorite. That leaf has so much texture. A little bit of back light and one could almost see the fuzziness of the leaves.

Sage

With the sage leaves having so much texture, no props were even needed for these photographs.

With this tarragon image, I didn't need to add props for a gorgeous photograph.

Herb gardens are one of the easiest things to do at home. You don't need a lot of space and a little fresh herbs really do go a long way in the flavor department.

Swipe Up to get full recipe

Swipe Up to get full recipe

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