By Emma (the unconventional gardener) Cooper

It’s possible to grow up in the UK and never consciously encounter caraway as a spice – I certainly did. And yet this versatile plant adds flavour to meat, fish, and vegetables details. But it’s claim to Christmas fame comes from its ability to make stand-out Christmas cookies, and wonderful cakes. As if that weren’t enough, it has magical powers to prevent theft, and stop geese from straying, and is a key ingredient in love potions. Sounds like caraway is a spice for life, and not just for Christmas!

For more on Caraway read The Unconventional Gardener

Editor’s notes:

For those more historically inclined – there was a US Senator called Hattie Caraway, a prominent 1930s politician in the U.S.A.

But back to the main story… Emma has just published a new book, The Small Harvest Notebook: Vol. 1,  aimed at gardeners with small urban gardens.  It’s available from Amazon.