1. A fragrant touch
A beautiful way to finish off your gifts is to place a sprig of rosemary either in your present for a sweet-smelling surprise, or on the outer as part of your gift tag for a fresh touch.
Grab a mason jar. Put 700ml of vodka and 6 sprigs of rosemary in there. Seal tightly and leave in a cool place for 5 days to infuse. Watch the colour change to a slightly golden brown than on day 6 remove your sprigs and keep the vodka in a bottle/jar in a cool place as you would any other alcohol. This makes a great gift idea and infused vodka makes a great alcohol variation in drinks like a or in a , otherwise, this makes a great summer treat!
Barbecue plans over the summer? Then check out these - they're pretty, fun and easy to make and a great way to roast with a little extra flavour.
Source: Erin Gleeson
4. Take home centrepieces
A great way to spice up your lunch or dinner table is to place multiple bunches of rosemary (and other herbs) in jars on the centre of your table. Get each guest to take home a herb of their choosing. No wastage and a divine way to jazz up your table setting with some fresh and sweet-smelling herbs - it's a win-win!
Or perhaps you'd rather salsa? This delivers on both accounts, teaming lime and black bean salsa with chipotle-coated barbecue chicken.
Source: Brett Stevens
Christmas baking is looking pretty sweet right about now with these little pieces of art. These are buttery winners and for a great imprint idea, gently press small sprigs of rosemary into the dough rounds before baking.
Speculaas Source: China Squirrel
This layered gets a festive touch thanks to the sugared rosemary finish.
Source: Chris Chen
8. Curl it!
Take your rosemary sprigs and curl them around your napkins, candles or place them on your plates for a simple and festive touch.
Combining chocolate, chestnut & rosemary for, this also gets your decorating your creation (and serving plate) with a little extra sprig here and there.
Source: Skye McAlpine
Simply adding spices to your honey can give it such a fantastic savoury element and this includes peppercorns, fennel, bay leaf and rosemary. Oh, the possibilities!
Salt & rosemary team-up to create the . So, if you like your spuds crispy, then you'll want these in your life!
Salt and rosemary crusted potatoes Source: Petrina Tinslay
This is a superb cocktail to accompany Mexican food. It's beautiful, vibrant and a refreshing blend of sweet and sour, with a wicked to boot.
Sunset in Jalisco Source: Benito Martin
This is a great way to relish these flavours - definitely one for the bacon addicts out there.
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Whether you need a delicious gift or a little festive inspiration, these aromatic and extremely moreish cashew nuts bring together rosemary, orange, cumin and salt.
Source: Alan Benson