MEDITERRANEAN ROSEMARY NEEDLES, whole

The rosemary plant is native to the Mediterranean, used since ancient times for its strong and pleasant aroma.
Its name means "sea dew" because it grows luxuriantly on the hills of the Mediterranean, especially on the rocky places near the sea.
Rosemary grows well in warm, dry climates.
Rosemary leaves keep very well, keeping most of the aroma even when dried.
The most valuable rosemary comes from Provence.

 
How is rosemary used?

Mediterranean rosemary is particularly suitable for flavoring roast meats of all kinds, kid, lamb and stews.
It also goes very well with baked sea bass fillets, vegetable broth and rosemary risotto.
Rosemary focaccia is especially famous in Liguria.
Whole needles are great for adding flavor to roasted meats and fish and gratin vegetables and are great and very popular with potatoes.