Chopped Dill Tray

Dill is a member of the parsley family, and the two can be found together in many dishes - especially in meat and vegetable dishes in the Middle Eastern cuisine. The dill's delicate liqourice taste is unique and makes an interesting complement for many flavors.

Great in the Kitchen

• Dill is perfect for white sauces based on yogurt, cream or butter.
• It's used for seasoning salads, soups, omelettes, chicken and fish.
• Smoked salmon will not be the same delicatessen without that touch of dill…

Folklore

• In Rome it was believed that dill gives vitality and vigor, and it was given to gladiators fighting in the ring.
• In the Middle Ages, dill was regarded as a charm against witchcraft.
• Some people believe that adding dill to your partner's bath water will make him or her fall desperately in love with you.

Health Facts

• The name Dill come from Norwegian, where it means "sooth" - and that is one of the dill's qualities.
• Dill helps digestive problems, especially for babies and children.
• Dill can enhance milk production of breastfeeding moms.