Marjoram

Marjolaine

What it is

Oregano's gentler sister — the same genus, but sweeter and more floral where oregano is peppery and blunt. Greeks planted it on graves for a peaceful sleep, and the Romans made wedding crowns from it.

In the kitchen

Add it at the end, never at the start. Unlike oregano it is fragile and long cooking flattens it completely.

Goes with

Tomato Olive oil Lamb Garlic Mozzarella Zucchini Lemon Thyme

Same species

Oregano

Also used with

Blue fenugreek

In season alongside

Lavender honey Purple basil Sunflower honey Thyme honey Bergeron apricot Black locust flower

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