By Appointment to
H.M. The Queen
Fruit & Vegetable Merchants
D & F McCarthy Ltd Norwich

By Appointment to
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
Fruit & Vegetable Merchants
 D & F McCarthy Ltd Norwich

 

 

 

 

A family business since 1877

 

 

 

We stock a large selection of Fresh Herbs in both catering and retail size packs
 

 Amongst the more popular are:

basil

Basil A basic ingredient of pesto sauce, its flavour combines well with tomatoes and soft cheeses. Also used in soups, salads and sauces.

 

mint

Mint  Another  very popular herb which traditionally accompanies lamb, new potatoes, and garden peas. Used in jellies, sauces, and punches, it also compliments fruit dishes.

 

bay leaves

Bay Leaves  Popular herb used in  casseroles, stews, soups, marinades,and also in pickling. An essential component of Bouquet garni.

 

Parsley The most popular herb by far. We stock both the common curly-leaved, and also the flat leaved parsley, which  is slightly stronger in taste. Used extensively as a garnish. Chopped leaves are commonly used in soups, sauces, stuffings, salads, and fish dishes.

 

 

chervil

Chervil  Delicate herb  with a very mild aniseed flavour used in mild sauces, and with cheese and egg dishes. It forms part of the Fines Herbs seasoning of classic French cuisine.

rosemary

Rosemary  Fragrant herb, which although often used with lamb,can also be used with other meats such as  pork, and poultry, and in soups and marinades.

 

 

coriander

 Coriander In looks very similar to flat-leaved parsley but has a stronger and spicier flavour. Used mainly in curries, chutneys, stews, marinades, and soups.

 

sage

Sage Another strongly flavoured herb, used with poultry and in some tomato dishes,  also in soups,   stews, and stuffing.

 

chives

Chives .Versatile herb that imparts a delicate mild onion flavour to dishes. Chives are  used to flavour soft cheeses, salads, soups, sauces, marinades, meat and egg dishes, and also as a garnish

 

tarragon

Tarragon Used in vinegars, pickles, sauces, dressings, soups, marinades, and stuffings. Also used with steaks, fish, and  poultry dishes.

 

dill

Dill Used extensively in marinades (esp.Gravlox), and sauces that accompany fish dishes . Also used in soups and for pickling.

 

thyme

Thyme Strongly flavoured herb used in sauces, stews, soups, marinades, stuffings, and dressings and  sparingly with meats, cheeses, fish, and shellfish.