My favorite herb is Rosemary. I love the smell and taste and my mother's name is Rosemary. In southern climates it grows into a big shrub and does not die in the winter. When we were in Scotland there was a huge hedge along the drive of the B and B where we were staying. I loved it! Rosemary is fine in Michigan until it goes below 20 degrees and then it could die. Bringing it inside is hard because you have to keep it the right moisture. It dries out very quickly with the heat on. Last year I winter-overed a plant up against the house and when it got too cold for that, I put it in the garage and it kind of went dormant. I brought it back out in the spring and it is still growing. I think it is the first time I wintered-over a Rosemary plant. I love making herb butter with Rosemary in it. It is very good on fresh baked bread.
Herb Butter
1 stick of butter
2 TBL chopped chives
1 TBL chopped parsley
2 TBL chopped Rosemary leaves
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Soften the butter
Mix all ingredients in
Put in bowl you are going to serve it in
Make a design on the top
Add a little piece of fresh Rosemary to decorate the top
Serve slightly chilled
