I once had a reader email me this question, so I felt it was appropriate to include it in my FAQS page. I simply have access to fresh herbs year round. I grow a wide variety of herbs on my back patio. You'll always find parsley, basil, rosemary, and green onions. Depending on the season it is depends if I have more herbs on hand like cilantro, thyme, dill and sage. Growing herbs is super simple and even if you don't live in a warm climate area you can grow most on your window sill. But don't be discouraged. You can still cook my recipes with dried herbs. In fact I've found a great substitute for fresh herbs. They are made by Litehouse and found in the refrigerated produce area at most Super Targets. If you can't find those, feel free to use dried herbs.