Lemon Verbena

I first learned about the herb Lemon Verbena from chef Kathy Casey.  Kathy is a female chef and owner of Kathy Casey Food Studios in Ballard, WA, where she holds cooking demonstrations and events for corporate and other clients. 

She is one of the few female chefs that was on the New York scene in the 1980s and during the heights of Wall Street's glory days.

Kathy often uses Lemon Verbena, a very refreshing lemony herb, in just about everything that she does. She uses Lemon Verbena in Salads, as a garnish, and in her legendary cocktails. 

Her culinary store - Dish D'Lish carries her cocktails mixes, which she calls "Cocktailor", and her legendary spice mixes. Try her "Cha Cha Chipotle Lime Spice" or 'French Seasoning Salt" on omelettes or fish or chicken dishes. Her spices are to die for!

Although, Lemon Verbena, is a herb and not part of the citrus family. I still consider it as important ingredient if you want to have that "citrusy" taste!