Rosemary ALL DAY



There really is nothing else quite like rosemary. As one of the most fragrant herbs, it usually gives a potent flavor to any recipe that it is used in. Being that I absolutely love the flavor and aroma of rosemary, it has become a signature ingredient in so many of my recipes.

The benefits of this herb are amazing in combating illness. Rosemary has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties that benefit the entire immune system. It is recommended for the digestive tract, the circulatory system, brain health, the respiratory system, and the skin. It's also a natural insect repellent - rosemary oil or lotion works great to repel pests if you are spending some time outdoors.. and works especially well in warding off those awful beach flies that we get here at the Jersey Shore. Rosemary is excellent for your skin and hair. I recommend buying rosemary shampoo and rosemary body lotion. You can find these products at health stores or novelty bath shops along the coast.

Besides the health benfits of rosemary, it is also one of the most useful culinary herbs combining with meats such as steak, lamb, or poultry and also casseroles, tomato sauces, bean dishes, baked fish, rice, egg dishes, casseroles, breads, butters, vinegars, and oils.

I love when rosemary is fresh, green, and alive! Utilizing the leaves from the live plant makes its healing powers more effective. Here is one my beautiful healthy rosemary plants growing in my garden in late October.

Now what are we going to eat?  The following recipe is so simple and easy but the best things in life are! We are going to make Buttery Rosemary Quahogs :)

Purchase an abudance of quahogs. (Quahogs may also be referred to as "middlenecks")

These will be baking in oven at 350 degrees until they pop open

Make a simple rosemary herb butter:

3-4 sticks of quality butter
1 tbsp of fresh chopped rosemary
2 tbsp of fresh chopped flat leaf parsely
1 tbsp of fresh chopped garlic
1 tsp of sea salt
1/2 tsp of pepper

After mixing these ingredients in a mixing bowl with just a little olive oil, put the finished butter spread in the oven to melt. Once the clams pop open and the butter is melted, marry the melted rosemary butter and clams together in any way you like. Dont forget to have some warm crusty bread for dipping!