Description:  Lemon Balm is a citrusy and fresh scented herb.  Because of its delicate lemon flavour, lemon balm has a wide culinary potential.

Culinary Use:   Chopped fresh leaves can be used to to add zest to sweet or tangy dishes. It combines well with allspice, bay leaves, mint, pepper, rosemary, chervil  and thyme.  Lemon Balm is a wonderful addition to fruit salads, green salads, herb butters, fruit drinks, sorbets. It can also be used in egg dishes, custards, soups and casseroles. It works well in stuffings for poultry,lamb or pork. Its subtle flavour is a perfect for sauces and marinades for fish.  Balm goes well with apples, apricots, soft cheeses, chicken, courgettes (baby marrows), eggs, figs, fish, melon, mushrooms, nectarines, peaches, peas and tomatoes.
It is also used in hot tea,  iced tea, salads, fruit drinks and fresh salads.