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I dry the leaves and then gently crush them some to use in smoothies. Have 1 plant so far this year but need to get a few more.

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Originally Posted by Geri B (Post 7561551)

I know it is a natural sweetener, and have bought product on grocery shelf. This year, as I was buying my herb garden seeds/plants-- parsley, basil Rosemary, etc.....I came across a stevia plant..so I bought it. I have tried looking up on net info, but seems rather vague.....can I drop a few leaves into my sun tea- made in fridge, like mint leaves.....anyone know how to use live plant......

I haven't read the whole article but thought it might help. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/use-...aves-6944.html

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Originally Posted by rndelling (Post 7562407)

Don't you put sugar on strawberries when making strawberry shortcake or on sliced peaches, etc.? How about grapefruit? I'm sure she isn't talking about things like bananas or apples.

When I cook with fruit, I do add sweetness, usually honey, but on fresh fruit? No I have never done that, but we do use Greek yogurt on fresh fruit, I just never thought to put sugar on just to eat it.