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Since 1990, Jerry Traunfeld has been the chef at the Herbfarm, a restaurant-nursery nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State devoted to propagating an exceptional variety of culinary herbs, edible flowers, and greens. People wait months for a table at this restaurant, where Traunfeld's unaffected yet sophisticated cooking unfolds in a nine-course dinner. Reading his recipes, you understand why.

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The Herbfarm Cookbook

Authors: Jerry Traunfeld

Date: March 2000

ISBN: 0684839768

Publisher: Scribner

Hardcover

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Herb-Infused Simple
Syrup Master Recipe
Recipe from: The Herbfarm Cookbook
by Jerry Traunfeld
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Use this syrup to sweeten fruit compotes, fruit soups or sorbets, or to soak genoise or sponge cakes. It also makes a delicious drink when mixed with sparkling water or when used as sweetener for lemonade or iced tea. Poured into attractive bottles, a selection of several flavors make a wonderful gift.

Makes: 1 cup

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
Your choice of herb (see Herbal Infusions for Desserts)
Additional flavoring if desired (see Herbal Infusions for Desserts)

Combine the sugar and water in a small (1-quart) saucepan and place it over medium high heat. As soon as the syrup comes to a full boil and the sugar is completely dissolved, add the herbs and any additional flavoring, push them under the surface with a spoon, and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan and let the herbs steep for 30 minutes. Pour the syrup through a fine sieve and press down firmly on the herbs with a back of a spoon to extract any syrup that is held in the leaves. Store in a covered bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

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