Herbs de Provence

The herbs that grow across Provence, gathered into one blend. Thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, and chervil make the base, and lavender gives it the floral note that sets it apart from Italian seasoning. Until the 1960s this was just a description of what grew there; the blend as we know it came later, after Julia Child sent everyone looking for French cooking. Salt-free.

Ingredients: Basil, thyme, marjoram, chervil, rosemary, and lavender.

Try it on: roast chicken, lamb, ratatouille, potatoes, tomatoes, and vinaigrettes.