Day 1 – The Chemistry of Fresh Herbs
Class 101: The secret to kitchen herbalism lives in the volatile aromatic oils. 🌿✨ When you bruise a sprig of fresh rosemary, thyme, or oregano, that instant, pungent aroma comes from volatile terpenes and polyphenols. These compounds act as the plant’s personal defense shield, carrying antimicrobial, antioxidant, and tissue-soothing properties. Why whole dried herbs outperform…