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Thyme Thyme is a perennial, aromatic herb, native to southern Europe and the Meditterranean. It has narrow, wiry stems with small, green leaves. There are several varieties of thyme, with garden thyme being the most common one. Other varieties are the lemon thyme, the French thyme and the English thyme. Thyme is used in cooking to add flavor to meat, poultry, fish, soups, sauces and vegetables. It is an important herb in the French cuisine and one of the most important ingredients in bouquet garni.
Thyme is avaliable fresh, in specialty shops, and dried, in most supermarkets. Like all herbs, dried thyme should be stored in a cool, dark place for a period of up to 6 months.
Tips about ThymeStoring fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, basil, resemary) To store fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil, resemary, wash them first, dry them completely, put the in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Storing dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil) Dried herbs (such as oregano, thyme, rosemary and basil) should be stored in a cool, dry place for a period of up to 6 months. After that, herbs lose their flavor and aroma so they should be replaced with fresh ones.
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