Scarborough Fair Butter {Foodie Friday}

As a member of the Herb Society of NWA and as a farmers market vendor selling herbs, people frequently sing Scarborough Fair to me.  I’m not really sure why.  It is a lovely song, though. Have you heard the song, Scarborough Fair?
“Are you going to Scarborough Fair? 
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. 
Remember me to one who lives there. 
For he once was a true love of mine.”

Do you know the herbs listed in that song will create a delicious recipe?  A verse should be added about garlic, though, to make the dish complete! photo LateJuly2012033_zps82ee10e6.jpg

All of these herbs grow either in my garden or in my greenhouse.  ‘Not a gardener?  No worries!  Fresh herbs are available in the produce section of most grocery stores.  Try this recipe and your entire family will be singing!

Scarborough Fair Butter
A small handful of fresh parsley
2 Sprigs of Sage, about three inches long
2 Sprigs of Rosemary, about three inches long
1 Sprig of Thyme, about two inches long
1 clove of garlic
1 half cup salted butter, softened
Remove herb leaves from their stems and finely chop.  The pieces need to be tiny.  Once chopped, the herbs should total about 1/4 cup.  Stir the herbs into the butter until well blended.  Re-shape and refrigerate.  The mixture will need to rest at least overnight before serving.

There are many ways to use the tasty butter.  It can be melted over vegetables or used to cook poultry, breads, rice and even cornbread stuffing.  Of course, any Arkansas girl knows how to butter a biscuit!  ;-)Use Scarborough Fair Butter to make a scrumptious grilled cheese sandwich.  Here’s how!

Butter two slices of bread with this yummy concoction.  Place one slice of the buttered bread in a hot skillet and top with your favorite cheese.  Once that side is toasted,  top with the other slice of bread.  Flip the sandwich and continue cooking until both slices are toasted and the cheese is melted.

Your family will think you have become a chef!

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?  Will you please pick up some chicken and cheese?  That song makes me hungry! 

Remember to visit my Stone Cottage each week as I give tips on simple ways to bring herbs into your everyday life.  Look for the posts titled “A Place to Begin”.

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Hello!  My name is Marci.  Our home is an old rock farmhouse built in the 1930s. There are two greenhouses, a vegetable garden, herbs, several flower beds, lots of hobbies and too many pets. Thankfully, our neighbors love us! They say being our neighbor is like living next door to Old MacDonald and Martha Stewart!  My blog is Stone Cottage Adventures .  Will you please visit us often?

😉  -Marci

10 comments

  1. Debbie says:

    I love this idea and will definitely be giving it a try this summer when my herbs are in full production (when summer actually arrives!). Compound butters and infused oils and vinegars are some of my favs to use all year long. Thanks so much for participating in Foodie Friday.

  3. Maureen says:

    I’ve been experimenting with herb flavoured oils and butters the last few years. I haven’t tried this mixture yet and I’m pinning it so I don’t forget. Will this freeze well if the herbs are well covered by the butter?

  5. Danni@SiloHillFarm says:

    Marci this is an awesome post and a great blog! I love this recipe and it sure is easy to remember what is involved….not to mention you’ve stuck and old favorite song in my head!!

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