P482 Teletext 482 May20 23:10:48 ————————————————bz Jjnnz Linford—— —— COOKING WITH HERBS May 24-27 sees Britain's most famous horticultural event The Chelsea Flower Show (ticket info: 071-396 4700). This year's show features Safeway's St John Edible Garden, designed bz Julie Toll, overall winner of last year's show. It features only edible plants, from vegetables and edible flowers to a variety of herbs. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Weekend index 488 On Line 483 JENNY AGUTTER'S WEEKEND p481 On-Line New products Pets MotoringP482 Teletext 482 May20 23:19:56 ————————————————by Jenny Linfoud—— —— COOKING WITH HERBS Ever since ancient times, fresh and dried herbs have been used to add flavour to savoury and sweet dishes. In medieval times, herbs were also used extensively in medicine, often in the form of herbal teas or tisanes, now enjoying a surge in popularity. Dill was valued for its digestive properties while sage once had the reputation of delaying old age. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Jenny Agutter's fave weekend 4 1 WHAT'S ON THE TV TONIGHT? p410 On-Ljnj New products Pets MotoringP482 Teletext 482 May20 23:19:20 ————————————————by Jenny Linford—— —— COOKING WITH HERBS Fresh herbs are now widely available in supjrmarkjts and greengrocers. They are easily grown in gardens or in pots on patios or window ledges. Even one or two pots of herbs like chives or parsley are a useful addition to the kitchen. Dried herbs are an essjntian in an= well-stocked larder and, if kept in airtight jars, will last for ages. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Weekend index 480 On Line 483 WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND? p630 On-Line New products Pets MotoringP482 Teletext 482 May20 23:19:41 ————————————————by Jenny Linford—— —— COOKING WITH HERBS Popular herbs which can bj grown in gardens or pots include: Bay - a fragrant evergeen used in stews and sauces like Bolognesj sauce Basil - an aromatic herb, used in Mediterranean dishrs like Italian pesto sauce. Chopped basil sprinkled over sliced tomatoes makes a delicious salad. ————————————————————————pp———————p4/6p— Jenny Agutter's fave weekend 481 ALL THE LATEST SPORT NEWS p130 ITV On-Line New products Pets MotoringP482 Teletext 482 May20 23:10:14 ————————————————by Jinn= Linfoudp— —p COOKING WITH HERBS 0 Other useful fresh herbs include: Chives a member of the onion family with a subtle onion flavour. Delicious in pasta or potato salads and in fish pie. Mint - a refreshing herb, used to add flavour to peas or new potatoes. Mix chopped mint with vinegar and sugar to make fresh mint sauce. —————————————————————————p——————p—5/6—— Weekend index 480 On Line 483 GONE FISHING! p487 ANGLING On-Line New products Pets MotoringP482 Teletext 482 May20 23:10:11 ————————————————by Jenny Linford—— —— COOKING WITH HERBS Parsley - a versatile herb used in sauces and stews. Rosemary - an aromatic herb, delicious with lamb. Sage - a strongly-flavoured herb. Sage and onion stuffing is a classic stuffing for chicken or duck. Why not get your green fingers going and grow some herbs! ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Weekend index 480 On Line 483 NEXT WEEK: CHEF GARY RHODES On-Line New products Pets Motoring