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Lovage
Lovage is an aromatic herb with a strong flavour, used in cooking for its fragrant oils. The whole plant is edible and has a wide range of culinary uses.
🍴 herbs📅 year-round🌍 Lovage originates from the Mediterranean region, where it has traditionally been grown as a herb.
🥗 vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
🍳 Culinary uses
Lovage is used in salads, soups, and sauces, and its seeds are often added to baked goods.
🔍 How to choose
When choosing fresh lovage, look for fresh green leaves without brown spots.
📦 Storage
Store dried seeds and roots in a cool, dry place and fresh leaves in the refrigerator, where they will keep for several days.
🔄 Substitutes
Lovage can be replaced with celery or parsley, although the flavour will be different.
💚 Health benefits
Lovage has traditionally been associated with supporting digestion and with purported anti-inflammatory properties; these are not established medical benefits.
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Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a large, celery-like herb native to the Mediterranean region. It contains fragrant oils and has a strong aromatic scent and flavour. The whole plant can be used: the stalks and roots are cooked in the same way as celery or candied like angelica. The leaves, roots, and seeds are added to salads, soups, and sauces, while the seeds are used mainly in baked goods. Dried seeds and roots are commercially available.