Sorrel

Image by JuliaLototskaya Sorrel is an herb that is commonly used throughout the world but has failed to pique the interest of most Americans, most likely because they don’t know how to use sorrel. Cooking…

Image by Fotoplanner Sorrel is a perennial herb that returns faithfully to a garden year after year. Flower gardeners grow sorrel for their woodland blossoms in lavender or pink. Veggie gardeners, however,…

Image by emer1940 Have you ever heard of the plant with the name of bloody dock (also known as red veined sorrel)? What is red veined sorrel? Red veined sorrel is a decorative edible that is related to…

Image by emer1940 French sorrel (Rumex scutatus) may not be one of the herbs found down the spice aisle at your local supermarket, but it has a long history of use. It gives a citrus-like flavor to many…

Image by Carmen Hauser Sorrel is an interesting herb, one that can be considered a vegetable or leafy green. The leaves of sorrel have a tart, lemony flavor that work well in a variety of dishes. It grows…

Image by scull2 Sorrel is a lesser used herb that at one time was a tremendously popular cooking ingredient. It is once again finding its place amongst foodies, and with good reason. Sorrel has a flavor that…

Image by scanrail Yummy sorrel is an easy leafy green to grow. It is so easy you can even grow sorrel in a container. The lemony, tart leaves will be easy to access in a pot just outside the door, providing…

Image by Fotoplanner The sorrel herb is a tangy, lemony flavored plant. The youngest leaves have a slightly more acidic taste, but you can use mature leaves steamed or sautéed like spinach. Sorrel is also…

Image by Fotoplanner Do you need to split sorrel? Large clumps can weaken and become less attractive in time, but dividing garden sorrel every so often in spring or early summer can revive and rejuvenate a…