Rosemary Delivery or Pickup

A small evergreen plant originating from the Mediterranean region, rosemary is mostly used to flavor foods. The leaves are a bit bitter and can be used fresh or dry to season a variety of foods like meats, fish, stuffing, soups, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables. The shrub grows about three feet in height, and the leaves are thin and small, measuring about half an inch long. Its dark green color and resemblance to small pine needles are how you can identify rosemary.

In the past, rosemary was thought to have medicinal uses for memory and was used as part of tonics and lotions. The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians thought rosemary to be a sacred herb, and it is used as a symbol for remembrance. To this day, rosemary is used as part of many products we used for our self-care. It's used as an incense and perfumes to emit a pleasant aroma. Not only is it used to flavor foods but also alcoholic beverages like vermouth.  

Rosemary is known to have a lot of health benefits, and its all-around use makes it a popular and versatile herb. Rosemary is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help boost the immune system and protect it from free radicals. Europe uses rosemary to help with digestion, and the herb's aroma is said to improve a person's mood and concentration. Scientists have also found rosemary contains carnosic acid, which also fights off free radicals in the brain and promotes eye health.

With many health benefits and a variety of methods to enjoy the herb, rosemary is one of the most popular herbs today. It is also a plant that withstands the elements and is not difficult to grow. Rosemary not only has become a staple in cooking, but has also been popular to use in herbal medicine, self-care products, and fragrances. 

Rosemary has been used by people all over the world because of its well-known positive properties. It doesn't take much to learn how someone uses this herb through cooking or therapeutic manners. You can roast some potatoes in the oven and sprinkle some rosemary leaves on top, make a rosemary tea with some lemon and honey or make a rosemary liquid to add to your cocktails.

The two most popular foods to combine with rosemary are potatoes and chicken. Both of these are classics when paired with rosemary, and if you're baking some bread or focaccia, rosemary adds a subtle and fragrant flavor to the breads. Rosemary goes well with one-pot dishes where everything is combined, and the herb is sprinkled on top. While everything is baked, rosemary is infused with the dish.

If you're running low on rosemary or need some to add flavor to some dishes, head to the Instacart app and order the herb and any items you might need. Complete your purchase, and an Instacart shopper will go to the store and do the shopping for you. Order to make your day a little easier, and we'll do our best to get your groceries delivered the same day!

If you have fresh rosemary, cut off the sprigs during spring and summer as these will grow back. Harvest the branches that are about eight inches long and leave some on the plant to always have some on hand when needed. Cut off the top two inches on the branch, and if you just need some leaves to season, you can pick these from the top.

If you want to preserve rosemary, you can freeze it, use it for cooking with later, dry it in the oven, or infuse it with olive oil or vinegar to make a bitter for two to three weeks. Once the rosemary is infused, the solids are taken out, and the liquid is used to flavor foods and drinks.