Use fresh dill weed for seasoning whenever
you have it on hand the flavor is much more nuanced than when dried. Dill
seeds are used as a cooking spice, in dill teas, and of course dill pickles.
Dill vinegar is made
by soaking the seeds in vinegar for a few days. Use 2 teaspoons of bruised
seeds per cup of water to make dill tea to soothe an upset stomach. A few drops of dill oil in water,
gripe water,
is a old remedy for colicky babies. You can also dilute a drop of dill in a
tablespoon of carrier oil to gently massage your baby's stomach and lower back.
