To add a touch of spring to your dinner table, use pastel coloured napkins or dishes. Also, fill an assortment of clear glass vases and colored bottles with tulips or daisies. The look will be fresh but fancy. The best thing about herbs is their degree of fragrance. Their aromas and flavours can turn a simple dish like salad or pizza into a masterpiece.
Most herbs play well with both white and red wines, so there is still room for personal preference.
Snipping fresh herbs such as basil, mint or dill takes little time to do. Just place the herbs in a bowl or small cup and snip it with kitchen scissors. You can purchase packaged goat s cheese at any grocery store but for aged goat s cheese, you ll have to go to a deli or specialty store. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, mustard, and lemon juice. Gradually mix in the oils the mixture should thicken.