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		Cuban Oregano Plectranthus amboinicus Cuban Oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus) is a fleshy perennial in the Oregano-like...
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	Oregano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a spicy, Mediterranean, perennial herb, particularly common in Greek and Italian cuisines.
		Oregano largely varies in intensity: good quality is so strong that it almost numbs the tongue, but the cultivars adapted to colder climates have often unsatisfactory flavour.
		Oregano is a conditio sine qua non in Italian cuisine, where it is used for tomato sauces, fried vegetables and grilled meat.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oregano (709 words)

	Oregano
		Oregano (also called : Greek oregano, wild marjoram) is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae.
		Oregano largely varies in intensity: Good quality is so strong that it almost numbs the tongue, but the cultivars adapted to colder climate have often insatisfactory flavour.
		Today's pizze rely more on oregano than on basil, and use a multitude of further ingredients: Ham, sausage, fish, shellfish, mushrooms, artichokes, onion, garlic, olives, capers, anchovies and more make pizza a sophisticated delicacy, although it had once been the poor man's sandwich.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/o/or/oregano.html (698 words)

	Oregano - DirtDoctor.com - Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor
		Oregano, Origanum spp., is not only a perennial herb used for cooking, it is also an excellent ground cover for sun or partial shade and has few pest problems.
		Oregano grows to a height of 10 to 30 inches and spreads 18 to 30 inches and should be planted 12 to 18 inches apart.
		Cuban oregano is another striking ornamental plant that should be treated as an annual.
	www.dirtdoctor.com /view_question.php?id=312 (205 words)

	Oregano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Oreganos are aromatic, herbaceous perennials with erect, hairy, square stems.
		Oregano makes a good companion plant for beans and cauliflower, but should not be planted with broccoli or cabbage.
		Oregano is derived from the Greek words oros and ganos, literally meaning "mountain joy." Greeks and Romans would crown a bride and groom with sprigs of oregano during the wedding ceremony because the herb was thought to banish sadness.
	www.herbsociety-stu.org /Oregano.htm (720 words)

	Herbs: Oregano...or is it Marjoram?
		The texture of the leaves in the oreganos is usually more coarse and fuzzy, such as the Cuban oregano.
		Although oregano is considered to be a perennial herb, marjoram's more delicate character has it classified as a summer annual in most regions.
		Marjoram and oregano continue to be used as a steam inhalant to clear the sinuses and relieve laryngitis.
	www.sallys-place.com /food/columns/gilbert/oregano.htm (1280 words)

	Oregano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Oregano is part of a fairly large genus of herbs, and there are many similar plants in this genus that are mistakenly identified as Oregano.
		Oreganos are aromatic perennial plants with hairy square stems, and have a hot, peppery taste.
		Cuban Oregano is a member of the same family as Coleus, and as such is not a true oregano.
	www.gardensablaze.com /HerbOregano.htm (288 words)

	Herb of the Year 2005: Oregano, Family and Friends cooking with herbs and spices
		Oregano has long been referred to as 'wild marjoram' but the two herbs are distinctively different in the kitchen.
		Cuban oregano, Plectranthus amboinicus, is unusual to cooks outside the Caribbean.
		Oregano likes full sun and a light touch with the fertilizer--usually one application in the spring is adequate.
	www.apinchof.com /oregano2005.htm (1863 words)

	Dirty Thoughts- Reflections from the Garden- culantro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Cuban Oregano is a plant known worldwide by many different names.
		Cuban oregano is related to other members of the Coleus and Plectranthus family such as Incienso, Vicks Plant and Swedish Ivy.
		In the kitchen, Cuban Oregano is used as Sage or Oregano would be used.
	www.ninaloca.net /dirtythoughts/hcubanoregano.html (379 words)

	Culinary herbFAQ part 5/7
		Oregano (O. vulgare) is a perennial, native to Asia, Europe, and northern Africa.
		Oregano is good with potato salad, fowl stuffing, peas, soups, scrambled eggs, omelets, tomato dishes, meats, beans, deviled eggs, spaghetti, chili, hamburgers and pizza.
		From: Rastapoodle.newsguy.com (Rastapoodle) It is Plectranthus, a tropical substitute for Oregano.
	www.talkaboutcooking.com /group/rec.food.preserving/messages/63760.html (7734 words)

	Oregano
		Cuban Plectranthus amboinicus Not a true oregano, but rather a fuzzy, succulent-leaved, highly scented relative of the well-known coleus!
		Oregano libanoticum A low-growing spreading variety that is grown for the pink flower bracts that are very ornamental.
		Mexican Oregano Lippia graveolens Not a true oregano, this shrubby grower has an intense oregano scent and flavor.
	www.petesherbs.com /Oregano.htm (578 words)

	Growing and Using Oregano
		True Greek oregano, which has the authentic taste that is used in dishes calling for oregano is sometime elusive.
		Cuban oregano, which is Coleus ambionicus botanically, has thick, fleshy leaves and is similar to a spicy version of oregano.
		Oregano can be used fresh with sautéed zucchini and onions, or is a welcome addition along with cilantro to fl beans.
	oldfashionedliving.com /oregano.html (852 words)

	The Messenger Online
		Greek oregano is the most common one that is known for fine flavor.
		Some varieties named Cuban oregano, Mexican oregano, or Southwestern oregano have similar favors and are featured in Spanish and Mexican dishes, but are not true oreganos.
		Oregano is easy to harvest and retains its flavor after it has been dried.
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	Cuban Cuisine
		The tostada is a portion of Cuban bread which is buttered then toasted on an electric grill.
		Cubans break the tostada into pieces, then dunk them into the cafe con leche, as Americans would dunk their doughnuts into their coffee.
		For holidays or special occasions, the one dish that typifies Cuban cuisine would be a small pig, marinated with salt, garlic, and sour orange juice, and then roasted over an open fire, and slowly cooked for several hours.
	www.education.miami.edu /ep/LittleHavana/Cuban_Food/Cuban_Cuisine/cuban_cuisine.html (622 words)

	Gardens: Oregano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Oregano can be grown from seed, but do not collect seeds from plants in the garden; purchase them.
		Cuban oregano (Plecthranthus ambonicus), also listed as Coleus amboinicus or Spanish thyme, is not a true oregano, but it is a good substitute for Mediterranean oreganos.
		Fragrant, large-leafed, and frequently variegated, Cuban oregano is a tender perennial that cannot tolerate frost; grow it as an annual or in containers.
	www.southernliving.com /southern/gardens/resources/article/0,13676,420945,00.html (1058 words)

	Recipes from Litha Hill
		Sauté bulghur, onion and oregano in melted butter until onion is golden.
		Add mushrooms, oregano, and wine to skillet and cook over medium heat until mushrooms are barely tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 4 minutes.
		Add salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin add oregano; simmer on low heat at least 4 hours or until water is absorbed and mixture is thick.
	www.lithahillherbsandflora.com /recipes.htm (985 words)

	The Herb Quarterly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		For instance, Cuban oregano, Plectran-thus amboinicus, and Coleus anbion-icus from Puerto Rico have a similar flavor and figure in traditional Cuban dishes—but they’re not true oregano.
		According to the ancient Greeks, the goddess Aphrodite was the first to tame sweet marjoram,and its fragrance came from her gentle touch.Another story tells that when young Wild Marjoram of King Cinyras of Cypress ’court dropped the precious perfumes he was carrying,he fainted from fright and dismay.Then,slowly,he began to metamorphose into this herb.
		Some dishes sound quite palatable, such as a Patina of Anchovy,made with rue and oregano.The author mentions oregano as one of the herbs in an aromatic salt,as well as an ingredient in a sauce for boiled meats.
	www.herbquarterly.com /issue102page23.html (499 words)

	Three Guys from Miami Cuban Food With Attitude -- Cuban Recipe: Mojo (Cuban Marinade)
		Cubans also call mojo by its diminutive -- "mojito." This can be confusing to some, because there is a drink of the same name.
		Many Cubans brought the sour orange to South Florida, where it also flourishes.
		Stir in sour orange juice, onion, and oregano.
	icuban.com /food/mojo.html (341 words)

	Plectranthus or Spur Flower
		Cuban oregano is reminiscent of oregano or thyme.
		Cuban oregano is upright, growing to about to three feet or so.
		The only pest I’ve ever seen is a small green caterpillar that chews holes in the leaves of Cuban oregano.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/landscaping_herbs/109039 (800 words)

	"Blood and Bone"
		Hannibal's girlfriend Cindy is one heck of a cook, especially when she gets down to the Cuban cuisine she learned from her mother.
		While the yuca is steaming, puree the garlic, oregano, lime juice, olive oil, orange juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a blender.
		The basis of a lot of her good Cuban eating is fl beans, and it's not so much what she does to them as what Mama Santiago taught her to add to them.
	www.ascamacho.com /cindy.htm (2077 words)

	ChefTalk Cooking Forums - Zone 5 Oregano
		I used to have a Kaliteri Oregano I'd bring in over the winter, but it didn't do to well and it was a hassle.
		I also had a generic Oregano that survived outside for two years, then died.
		Culinary oregano is not as winter hardy as the purple flowered O.vulgare, but it will survive in zone 5 if grown in full sun with good drainage.
	www.cheftalkcafe.com /forums/showthread.php?t=6672 (183 words)

	Culinary herbfaq: herb entries: marjoram and oregano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Marjoram grows as an annual up to two feet tall in most parts of the United States due to climate, but it is a perennial in its native north Africa, Portugal, and southwest Asia.
		It is Plectranthus, a tropical substitute for Oregano.
		Mexican oregano is a general name for several plants, all of which have a strong oregano flavor: Poliomintha longiflora, Lippia graveolens, and Monarda fistulosa var.
	www.ibiblio.org /herbmed/faqs/culi-2-29-marjoram.html (1196 words)

	Cuban Recipes
		Authentic Cuban Recipes passed on from my Abuela to my mom to me, and now, I pass them on to you.
		I worked as a "chef" at a Cuban cantina in Calle Ocho's Little Havana, so don't be scared to try these exquisite recipes.
		Cuban kids must be fed at all times so that they grow to be robust and
	www.mayraldole.com /?page=33 (4935 words)

	iCanGarden.com
		Typical herbs are sage, tarragon, parsley, thyme, fennel, dill, rosemary, marjoram, chives, garlic and oregano.
		Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and cook 1 medium sliced onion and 1 chopped clove of garlic slowly until golden brown.
		Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 seeded and diced green or red pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp.
	www.icangarden.com /document.cfm?task=viewdetail&itemid=4410&categoryid=0 (182 words)

	Culinary herbFAQ (v.1.14) Part 5/7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		From Jennifer A. Cabbage < fxjac@camelot.acf-lab.alaska.edu> : Marjoram grows as an annual up to two feet tall in most parts of the United States due to climate, but it is a perennial in its native north Africa, Portugal, and southwest Asia.
		Cuban oregano: From: sotrembi@saims.skidmore.edu (stephen otrembiak) > Someone just told me they purchased "cuban oregano" they wanted to know more about this intriguing plant.
		Mexican Oregano: From: Chris McElrath < Mcmariah@AOL.COM> Mexican oregano is a general name for several plants, all of which have a strong oregano flavor: Poliomintha longiflora, Lippia graveolens, and Monarda fistulosa var.
	omicron.felk.cvut.cz /FAQ/articles/a3383.html (6960 words)

	Culinary herbFAQ part 5/7 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		---------------------------------------------- 2.29.1 Growing marjoram and oregano ---------------------------------------------- From Jennifer A. Cabbage < fxjac.camelot.acf-lab.alaska.edu>: Marjoram grows as an annual up to two feet tall in most parts of the United States due to climate, but it is a perennial in its native north Africa, Portugal, and southwest Asia.
		---------------------------------------------- 2.29.3 Using / preserving marjoram and oregano ---------------------------------------------- From Jennifer A. Cabbage < fxjac.camelot.acf-lab.alaska.edu>: Marjoram is great in tomato dishes, and with meats, onions, brussel sprouts, or mushrooms.
		---------------------------------------------- Mexican Oregano: From: Chris McElrath < Mcmariah.AOL.COM> Mexican oregano is a general name for several plants, all of which have a strong oregano flavor: Poliomintha longiflora, Lippia graveolens, and Monarda fistulosa var.
	omicron.felk.cvut.cz /FAQ/articles/a4600.html (7763 words)

	Enjoy aroma of Italy by growing oregano (HamptonRoads.com/Pilot Online) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Some say this oregano is a cultivar that lost its zest when it was grown for climates colder than its native Mediterranean.
		This oregano sends out long stems of variegated green and white leaves from a base plant that is covered with large fuzzy, fleshy leaves that kind of envelop each other.
		Recently I came to find out that what I have is not oregano at all but a kind of coleus (also in the same family as oregano) that is used as an herb in some Central American and Caribbean countries.
	home.hamptonroads.com /stories/story.cfm?story=75161&ran=105893 (782 words)

	Herb of the Year
		The medicinal benefits of both oregano and marjoram are numerous and long practiced, but not currently very well publicized, compared to other herbs, such as garlic or ginkgo.
		Ornamental types may also be chosen, based on visual observation and plant description, for use in garden design and floral arrangements.
		Either toast the bread and spoon the mixture onto each slice, or spoon it onto the slices, stack it, and wrap it in foil.
	www.iherb.org /HerbofYear2005.htm (961 words)

	Ask Extension - Spanish Thyme or Cuban Oregano (Herbs)
		I have a friend whose family is originally from Trinidad and they use an herb called "thyme" which I think is actually spanish thyme or cuban oregano.
		However, since we moved to Nashville, TN we weren't able to find this herb at our local plant stores until we found a plant at our local farmer's market that seems similar to be what we've gotten in the past.
		The plectranthus that I know about is one that is used mainly for ornamental purposes and has several common names such as Mexican sage, Mexican oregano, Mexican mint.
	web.extension.uiuc.edu /askextension/thisQuestion.cfm?ThreadID=552&catID=30&AskSiteID=34 (166 words)

	Wholesale Nursery Growers Providing: Oregano: Cuban Oregano; Mexican Mint; Soup Mint; Indian Mint; French Thyme; ...
		Wholesale Nursery Growers Providing: Oregano: Cuban Oregano; Mexican Mint; Soup Mint; Indian Mint; French Thyme; Country Borage - Plectranthus amboinicus (Coleus a.
		Oregano: Cuban Oregano; Mexican Mint; Soup Mint; Indian Mint; French Thyme; Country Borage - Plectranthus amboinicus (Coleus a.
		Notice: The information contained on the following web pages is derived from industry sources which are considered reliable.
	www.growit.com /plants/growers/CN/5147.htm (120 words)

	Cuban Oregano - DirtDoctor.com - Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor
		Cuban Oregano - DirtDoctor.com - Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor
		Cuban oregano is much more decorative than other oreganos but is used is flavoring foods the same way.
		Its only negative is that it has to be treated as an annual.
	www.dirtdoctor.com /view_image.php?pic=105 (42 words)

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