Preserving the tradition of French cooking
Our versatile herb blends are primarily based on the core blends used in traditional French cooking. And to preserve this tradition, we use primarily herbs that were grown in France, and shipped to us in whole-leaf form so we can unlock their flavor as we mill each herb with our custom-built knife mill to achieve a uniform granularity without pulverizing the herbs. You will find that our blends are as close as you can get to fresh herbs as possible in a dried-herb blend. Each of our herb blends is tremendously versatile, and can be used as a rub on poultry, game and meats, as well as added to egg dishes, or rehydrated and whisked into oil and vinegar to make a traditional vinaigrette salad dressing.
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Basil
$7.25 – $19.60A symbol of love in Italy, it’s said that a man with a sprig of basil in his hair announced his intentions to wed his love, and she announced her willingness with a pot of basil on her balcony.
A slightly peppery member of the mint family, Basil is pleasantly sweet backed with a bit of spice. Pair with tomato, add to pizza or use with egg dishes, fish, poultry, and salads. Basil is also the main ingredient in pesto.
Bouquet Garni ~ Three Pack
$8.90This classic blend, of peppercorns, French herbs and orange peel, is cleverly packaged in three over-sized tea bags, so they can be added directly to savory soups and stews. Just toss one or two bags in your pot! Enjoy the scent and savor the taste! Each bag approximately 1-1/2 T. Hand blended in small batches with: peppercorns, thyme, marjoram, parsley, tarragon, orange peel and bay leaf.
Butterfly Pea Flowers
$8.00 – $21.60These dried flowers are pH indicators, steeping into a delicious blue tisane that will transform into a purple or pink color when you add some form of citric acid (traditionally, lemon juice). They can also be used to naturally color rice or noodles, and are a particularly fun botanical to use in crafting cocktails.
Chives
$7.25 – $19.50Traced back to 3000 BC, Chives were once used by the Romans to treat sore throats. Some say that Chives are an aphrodisiac. Perhaps that’s why Siberians presented them to Alexander the Great for his upcoming marriage to Princess Roxanna.
Add to soups, salads, dressings, casseroles, and egg dishes. Serve as a garnish with baked potatoes. Chives are a member of the onion family.
Cilantro
$7.25 – $14.50Cilantro is the lacy leaf of the coriander plant. Coriander seeds, also a popular spice, are produced by the leaves once they mature and dry. The plant cannot be used for both, and must be harvested as either Cilantro or Coriander.
A common ingredient in salsa, use also in pestos, sauces, soups, egg dishes, guacamole, and dressings. Pairs well with seafood and poultry. Sprinkle on your salad or sandwich to add its aromatic flavor. [Cilantro]
Curry Leaf
$7.50 – $15.00The curry tree (Murraya koenigii) is native to India and Sri Lanka. The leaf of this tree, commonly known as Curry Leaf, also translated as “sweet neem leaf,” is a key ingredient to curry dishes.
Add to curries or to flavor Southeast Asian rice, vegetable, and meat dishes. [Curry Leaf]
Fines Herbes
$9.25 – $25.00This classic French herb blend highlighting Tarragon & Chives makes even the simplest recipes delightful. Light, sweet and meant to be seen, so add toward the end of cooking. Use Fines Herbes with baked or sautéed fish, broiled meats, soups, and roasted herbed chicken. Use in herb sauces and compound butters, add to quiche, scrambled eggs and omelets.
Hand blended in small batches: tarragon, parsley, marjoram, and chives.
French Vinaigrette
$10.00Traditional French meals are completed by serving a simple salad course, frequently just lettuce or frisee leaves moistened by a very light vinaigrette. Our French Vinaigrette Dressing is authentically based on shallots, milled mustard seed, and French herbs. After mixing (directions below), pour some dressing into the bottom of your salad bowl before adding the dry lettuce. Toss and enjoy. Also makes a wonderful marinade for asparagus, broccoli, or green beans. Bon appetit!
Traditional French dressing or vegetable marinade directions: Mix 2T Blend with 2T water, let stand 5 minutes to rehydrate. Whisk in ½ cup olive oil & 1/4 to 1/3 cup vinegar (typically sherry vinegar, wine vinegar, or our personal favorite, champagne vinegar).
Hand blended in small batches: shallots, sea salt, mustard, black pepper, and tarragon.
Quick Tips:
- Toss some French Vinaigrette Spice Blend on white fish before grilling or pan-frying.
Herbes de Provence
$9.25 – $25.00Flavors of Provence unite in this timeless herb blend that has seasoned the famous dishes of Southern France for centuries. Our blend includes the brilliant blue Lavender reminiscent of many an impressionist painter. Rub on proteins; add to stews and soups; mix with vinegar to make a dressing or a light marinade; sprinkle on tofu or vegetables. No added salt.
Hand blended in small batches with: tarragon, basil, savory, marjoram, thyme, and a little lavender.
Hestia ~ A Greek Herb Blend
$10.00 – $27.00The virgin goddess of the hearth, Hestia, had dominion over cooking and family. This simple herb blend delivers flavors from the time of Homer to your hearth and table. For Greek-themed dishes; excellent dry rub for veggies, lamb, pork, or chicken. Greek Vinaigrette: rehydrate 2T Hestia in 4T water for 5 min; add ½C each Red Wine Vinegar & virgin Olive Oil.
Hand blended in small batches with: garlic, onion, pepper, tomato, mustard, basil, and oregano.
Italian Herbs
$9.25 – $25.00Our classic herb blend highlights the bold flavors reminiscent of the smells & tastes in simple Italian restaurants. Though many believe that Italian seasoning is an American invention, it is available all over the world except, of course, in Italy! Use this well-balanced herb blend on pizzas, pasta, proteins and any time you want to add classic Italian flavor. May be used in recipes calling for Italian Seasoning.
Hand blended in small batches with: sage, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and rosemary.
Kaffir Lime Leaf
$10.50Native to South Asia, and popular in Thai, Lao, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine. Try in chili and soup recipes. Tip: helps keep the odor in check when steaming snails.
