
Interesting facts about rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis - or rosemary is an evergreen, bushy plant with delicate white, pink or purple flowers. Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean region. The name rosemary comes from the Latin and is derived from -ros- and marinus. Ros means: dew, marinus means: sea, which then means: dew of the sea. Rosemary has been used for culinary purposes since 500 BC. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite was wrapped in rosemary as she rose from the sea. Uses of rosemary When cooking, rosemary is used for soups, casseroles, salads and stews. Rosemary is such a versatile spice, try it with pork, lamb, venison, poultry, fish steaks, etc. Of course, it also goes well with potatoes, spinach, peas, onions, etc. Batter, ratatouille and mushrooms can be wonderfully flavored with rosemary. Order ground rosemary online from Eder Gewürze, you will always receive fresh and best quality.