Compared to the "Scarborough Fair" quartet of herbs – parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme – marjoram is not as familiar to most people and is not commonly used in recipes outside of Italy and the ...

Marjoram, a spice considered magical in the past, was believed to be a protection against scorpions. Originating from Asia Minor, it was used to alleviate pain and speed up the healing of bites. Today ...

Buy fresh marjoram from supermarkets and garden centres. Dried marjoram, used sparingly, is an acceptable substitute for fresh. Marjoram is popular in Mediterranean and North American cookery.