Spanish Thyme, known locally as Big Thyme, is a soft-stem perennial herb used to season many Caribbean and East Indian cuisine and is valued for its medicinal benefits. Its scientific name is Plectranthus Aboinicus. It is a member of the mint family, with a flavor similar to Oregano. Since I remember, we’ve always had Spanish … Read more
Want to find out more about Shadow Benny and the real reason why it is often confused with cilantro? Then this is for you. A few years ago, a friend of mine got excited when she saw “Chardon Beni” growing in my yard. To me, this was a pesky little weed, which I battled for … Read more
My panadol plant has grown into a beautiful bush, and now it’s time to prune it. Instead of throwing it all away, I wanted to find out how to use panadol plants. So, I looked into it. Traditionally, the Panadol Plant (Plectranthus Caninus Roth) was used to treat colds, as well as teeth and gum … Read more
