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 ...