Dill-icious

by Connie Handscomb

Title

Dill-icious

Artist

Connie Handscomb

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Photograph - Photography - Fine Art

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Respect the food as though it were the emperor.
~ Dogen Zenji [fr. Moon In A Dewdrop]

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Dill
Anethum graveolens
Peucedanum graveolens

Dill has been around for a long, long time. The Roman gladiators used to cover their meals with dill; they believed it gave them extra strength, so it is very likely they carried dill with them to other parts of the world. It is a reputed digestive aid.

It was a very important herb in ancient times: The Talmud notes it was subject to a tithe, so economically it was a treasure.

Its oil was used in soap.

Some folklore: the aroma of dill can calm a child's hiccups. Witches used dill in their spells and charms; alternatively, it was also used as a protection against witches. As a good omen, English brides used to wear a sprig of dill on their wedding day. In the garden, dill planted next to brassica will help bring forth a larger crop. In the Ukraine, its seedlings signal spring's arrival.

Sources:
Herbs & Edible Flowers [Lois Hole]
Encyclopedia Of Herbs [N. Vermeulen]
Country Wisdom [R. Richardson]
Harrowsmith Illustrated Book Of Herbs [Lima; Forsyth]

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We use herbs commonly; I enjoy cooking very much, and could not be without fresh herbs in the kitchen.

Through the miracle of a macro lens, I can see the graceful, lithe beauty of this culinary treasure we might look at on a regular basis .... and perhaps not really see.

Captured in natural light; slightly toned (I felt in a subtle mood) ; (almost) squared ... nature in all its splendour ;)

💕 Heartfelt Gratitude to Macro Marvels for featuring this image

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May 11th, 2017

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