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n. - Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets; Aromatic Eurasian perennial.

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  • At Maizza, peach and nectarine trees groan with ripe fruit; fragrant herbs such as marjoram, rosemary and lemon verbena scent the warm summer air.
  • Oh, and the za’atar is from Kalustans and while I can’t remember exactly what’s in it, I do remember that it includes marjoram, which is not listed on the link above.
  • A sprig each of thyme, savory, marjoram and parsley.
  • A little thyme and marjoram may be added to suit taste.
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