“It’s all about the fresh herbs,” he said, gazing into my eyes as he minced a pile of minuscule thyme leaves without glancing down. “He” was my boyfriend, Henry, then the poissonier (“fish guy”) at ...

With the height of summer comes a bounty of fresh herbs in backyard gardens and farmers’ markets. Fragrant basil, cooling mint, earthy rosemary and bright parsley can transform simple dishes into ...