Oregano in the U.S. began when soldiers returning from World War II brought back with them a taste for the "pizza herb", which had probably been eaten in southern Italy for centuries. There, it is most frequently used with roasted, fried, or grilled vegetables, meat, and fish. Oregano combines well with spicy foods popular in southern Italy. It is less commonly used in the north of the country, as marjoram generally is preferred. The herb is widely used in cuisines of the Mediterranean Basin, the Philippines, and Latin America, especially in Argentinian cuisine. In Turkish cuisine, oregano is mostly used for
Herb Bermann Herb Bermann Herb Bermann is an American lyricist, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for co-writing the 1967 debut album "Safe as Milk" for Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band. The second album "Strictly Personal" featured four of Bermann's songs, however he was uncredited: "Safe As Milk", "Trust Us," "Gimme Dat Harp Boy," and "Kandy Korn" A screenplay he co-wrote with Dean Stockwell became the inspiration for Neil Young's 1970 album "After the Gold Rush". A book featuring his known and previously unpublished lyrics, "The Mystery Man from the Magic Band", was published in 2015 by Brass Tacks Press.