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The Herb Elimination Game: IT GOES ON

Posted by faunablues on Jul 26, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

YES. ANOTHER GAME.

We are considering both the fresh and dried versions of these herbs.

the rules:

1. You may vote once daily.
2. Vote by adding a point to an herb you like, and subtracting a point from an herb you don't like.
3. Once an herb has 0 points, it is eliminated and cannot be voted for again.
4. (tentative) Once the game has come to a near standstill and all the herbs left have high points, we'll determine the winner by putting it to a poll where you can vote for one option.

The list:
5 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
5 Chervil
5 Chives
5 Cilantro
5 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
5 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
5 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
5 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso/perilla/beefsteak plant
5 Spearmint
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

Posted by faunablues on Jul 26, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

Here are the pics of the herbs (so far)

Basil
http://www.ntscblog.com/images/fullsize/basil_plant.jpg
Thai basil
http://www.bonappetit.com/images/tips_tools_ingredients/ingredients/ttar_basil_02_h_launch.jpg
Bay leaves
http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/freshbaylaurel.jpg
Borage
http://www.naturesbounty.com/vf/healthnotes/HN_live_uk/Supp/Borage.jpg
Chamomile
http://www.pagannews.com/images/chamomile.jpg
Chervil
http://www.vegetablegardener.com/assets/uploads/posts/4493/kg24-chervil-04_lg.jpg
Chives
http://www.finecooking.com/assets/uploads/posts/5190/ING-chives_sql.jpg
Cilantro
http://www.salmonellablog.com/uploads/image/cilantro.jpg
Curry leaves
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v5idJ-5liiQ/Sb-bU3jcYDI/AAAAAAAAN0s/uxrX_fFjxXc/s400/curry+leaf.jpg
Dill
http://cozyland.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/dill-web2.jpg
(the flowers)
http://happyfarming.com/images/dill_flower.jpg
Fennel leaves (top part)
http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/images/foevulgareflorenceonswing.jpg
Kaffir lime leaves
http://lh5.ggpht.com/launate/SQgS0rnumoI/AAAAAAAAF0o/2q0z1p88wXA/IMG_9972_thumb.jpg
Lavender
http://riveroaklavender.com/images/lavender_buds.jpg
Lemongrass
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LI20iydaNdc/TOA2XiQ1vEI/AAAAAAAADAg/lptpBG--3JY/s1600/lemongrass.jpg
Lemon balm
http://www.onlyfoods.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/lemon-balm-leaves.jpg
Marjoram
http://www.tonicfoodclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2034-tb-marjoram1.gif
Oregano
http://www.stuartxchange.org/Oregano.jpg
Pandan
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2303359199_31f91706ef.jpg
Curly Parsley
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Rdpm-1Gw0Sg/SwOm2JflNFI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/pvWExJeUwlc/s400/parsley.jpg
Flat-leaf Parsley (Italian Parsley)
http://www.recipetips.com/images/glossary/h/herb_parsley_italian.jpg
Peppermint
http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/images/menpiperitapeppermintleaves.jpg
Rosemary
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-72eXqZ45vzA/TaXdfrO6ZyI/AAAAAAAAR28/GoJGBAGHOtk/s320/rosemary.jpg
Saffron
http://www.nandyala.org/mahanandi/images/saffron/saffron.jpg
Sage
http://www.kathiesdailychronicle.com/blog/_IMAGES/sage-stress-herb.jpg
Savory
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QYrjeJo1mmA/TVX15JgslNI/AAAAAAAAAqI/yLaCBtOo6Ds/s748/2041-tb-savory.gif
Shiso
http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/fish/seafood/images/shiso_230.jpg
also comes in purple:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5259118655_77e9edfa04.jpg
Spearmint
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JZlh88EMaiw/SqOOGu3eaII/AAAAAAAAEho/o6ovyLB0uLg/s400/spearmint+leaves.jpg
Tarragon
http://wearingaskirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/tarragon.jpg
Thyme
http://www.firehousedesign.net/h2ofarms/thymeHero.jpg

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Posted by Heliamphora on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Oct 2006 · 4798 posts

Chamomile
Lemon Balm

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Posted by faunablues on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

do people eat that as food-food, or just medicinal-food?

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Posted by secondbase on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Dec 2005 · 5540 posts

TURMERIC

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Posted by faunablues on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

THAT IS A SPICE YO

UNLESS YOU MEAN THE LEAVES

DO YOU MEAN THE LEAVES?

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Posted by Minke on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Feb 2010 · 3503 posts

Chamomile
Lemon Balm

Yes, add these! They're not just for tea and tinctures!

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Posted by Allychristine on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Dec 2007 · 15438 posts

fresh and dried are so different!!

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Posted by faunablues on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

so?

there are different types of tomatoes, different potatoes...

i figure it this way - i'll vote up basil because fresh basil is DELICIOUS

however, if it comes down to basil vs rosemary, then i'm voting down basil because dried basil SUCKS

*but actually i like basil better than rosemary on all accounts, but you get what i mean

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Posted by faunablues on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

5 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
5 Chervil
5 Chives
6 Cilantro (+1)
5 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm (-1)
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
5 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
5 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
5 Spearmint
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by Allychristine on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Dec 2007 · 15438 posts

6 Basil +1
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
5 Chervil
5 Chives
6 Cilantro
5 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley -1
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
5 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
5 Spearmint
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by amymylove on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Apr 2009 · 5266 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
5 Chervil
5 Chives
7 Cilantro    +1
5 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
5 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
4 Spearmint    -1
5 Tarragon 
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by secondbase on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Dec 2005 · 5540 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
5 Chervil
5 Chives
7 Cilantro   
6 Curry leaves  +1
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
5 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint    -1
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by shelloid on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Nov 2006 · 4427 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
5 Borage
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil -1 (only because I don't know you)
5 Chives
7 Cilantro     
6 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary +1
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint     
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by permanentgrin on Jul 27, 2011 · Member since Mar 2006 · 1789 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
4 Borage -1 no idea what this is
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil
5 Chives
8 Cilantro +1
6 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
5 Marjoram
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint     
5 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by Heliamphora on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Oct 2006 · 4798 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
4 Borage
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil
5 Chives
8 Cilantro
6 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
6 Marjoram +1
5 Oregano
5 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint    
4 Tarragon -1 yuck
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by Storm on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Sep 2006 · 4238 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
4 Borage
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil
5 Chives
9 Cilantro +1
6 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
4 Lemon balm
6 Marjoram
5 Oregano
4 Pandan -1 (only because I don't know what this is)
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint     
4 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by Minke on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Feb 2010 · 3503 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
4 Borage
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil
5 Chives
9 Cilantro
6 Curry leaves
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
5 Lemon balm (+1)
6 Marjoram
5 Oregano
3 Pandan (-1) (only because I don't know what this is)
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
3 Spearmint   
4 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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Posted by faunablues on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Aug 2003 · 9655 posts

 
4 Tarragon -1 yuck

WORD

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Posted by secondbase on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Dec 2005 · 5540 posts

Tarragon is delicious on asparagus.

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Posted by secondbase on Jul 28, 2011 · Member since Dec 2005 · 5540 posts

6 Basil
5 Thai basil
5 Bay
4 Borage
5 Chamomile
4 Chervil
5 Chives
9 Cilantro
7 Curry leaves    +1
5 Dill
5 Fennel leaves
5 Kaffir lime leaves
5 Lavender
5 Lemongrass
5 Lemon balm
6 Marjoram
5 Oregano
3 Pandan
4 Curly parsley
5 Flat-leaf parsley
5 Peppermint
6 Rosemary
5 Saffron
5 Sage
5 Savory
5 Shiso
2 Spearmint    -1
4 Tarragon
5 Thyme
5 Lemon thyme

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