Lovage Dip

• 3 hard boiled eggs
• ½ c. fresh lovage leaves
• ¼ c. minced parsley
• sprig of minced tarragon
• 1 c. cottage cheese
• 1 c. sour cream
• pepper to taste

Chill eggs, chop very fine. Mix with rest of ingredients and chill to blend the flavors.

About Lovage:

Lovage is an ancient healing herb, mostly used for its diuretic properties in cases of water retention and urinary difficulties, and also for pain and swelling (inflammation) of the lower urinary tract, for preventing of kidney stones, and to increase the flow of urine during urinary tract infections.

The seeds, leaves and leaf stems have a strong, earthy, celery flavor that enriches soups and stews and is particularly useful in vegetarian dishes, with rice, vegetable stuffings and nut roasts. More info on this herb can be found at the Encyclopedia of Herbology.

Recipe: Amherst Garden Club