Questions re: savory

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Just need a little definition for savory?

And not to sound totally stupid or anything...but I was wondering if anyone knows why in abreviations for measurements is everything pretty easy ie: Tablespoon=tbsp teaspoon=tsp cup=cup and so on UNTIL you get to pound which=Lb instead of Pd which would make sence to me Anyone know why they abreviated Lb for pound?

[CanMan]

The abbreviation lb comes from the Latin word libra, meaning "scales, balances", which also described a Roman unit similar to the pound.

I only know Savory as being a spice blend.

[shipscook]

I think of savory as the opposite of sweet, that is salty, pungent or spicy?? As in a sweet bread pudding for dessert or a savory one for a breakfast or lunch entree? or you can have sweet or savory jellys.

It is also the name of an herb which is usually used in bean dishes. it is also known as summer savory.

Nan

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

Thanks for the info !!!

[Mama Mangia]

Savory see Summer savory and Winter savory. Closely related to the mint family - both strongly flavored and should be used sparingly. Used in beans (lima, string and lentils), meats, sauces, soups, stuffings, vegetables.

Summer Savory comes from the leaves of the summer savory plant; with a flavor that is a cross between thyme and mint, a bit milder than winter savory. Used fresh or dried in pates, soups, meat, fish and bean dishes. Use sparingly due to strong taste.

Winter savory comes from the leaves of the winter savory plant with a combination of flavor of thyme and mint. Used dried or fresh in pates, soups, meat, fish and bean dishes. Use sparingly due to strong taste.


I hope this helps.

[shipscook]

interesting, has anyone seen winter savory? I remember as a very, very beginning cook (quite some time ago) people planted summer savory and it was available dried. Now I see it fresh on occasion and of cousre dried. But not sure I have ever seen winter?
Nan

[Cook Chatty Cathy]

I myself have only ever seen summer savory, it sounds like a wonderful herb, and now I really must try it! I sort of gathered that savory meant spicy and not sweet, but thanks all for the clarification now I want to go home and eat some savory dinner M-m-m-m