Thyme
$7.25 – $19.60
To ancient Greeks, Thyme symbolized style, elegance and courage. In the middle ages, ladies would embroider thyme leaves on the scarves of their knights to wear into battle. To the Roman, Pliny, it was a remedy for a myriad of disorders.
Use to season leg of lamb, French stews, Italian dishes, poultry stuffing, Manhattan clam chowder, and stocks. Try on fresh tomatoes, add a pinch to marinades, herb butters and cottage cheese (or put under your pillow to ward off bad dreams). [Thyme]
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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.
Lavender
$11.00 – $18.00The name Lavender, it is speculated, comes from the French “lavandre” and the Latin “lavare,” “to wash,” from its history of usage to freshen garments. Lavender has a pleasantly floral and astringent flavor.
Bright blue flower pleasing to the eye & to the palate. Member of the Mint family, closely related to Rosemary. Used as a sleep-aid, anti-anxiety supplement, and also believed to aid with spasms that cause headaches. No caffeine ~ No aromatic oils. Just pure Lavender.
Summer Savory
$8.00 – $21.60Legend has it that the Savory plant once belonged to the half-man, half-goat beings knows as satyrs. Savory is said to symbolize a balance in blended lives, however, its Saxon name is a description of its sweet, spicy flavor with a hint of pepper.
Add to stuffing, salads, meat dishes, duck, vegetables and sauces. A brilliant complement to beans and lentils, Summer Savory is also used to flavor vinegars and herb butters. Try in scrambled eggs. [Summer Savory]
Tarragon, French
$8.00 – $16.00Introduced to England by the Tudor family in the 16th century, and dubbed by the French as the King of Herbs, Tarragon made its way to America with the colonists. It is a predominant flavor in classic French cuisine.
Add to sauces, salads, vinegar, dressings, poultry, and fish. Avoid overcooking. Sprinkle on broiled chicken at the end of cooking and use in pan gravy. Pairs well with cheeses, vegetables, and eggs. French tarragon has a sweet, licorice flavor. [Tarragon]
Cinnamon ~ Saigon Cassia
$10.00 – $27.00Saigon Cinnamon (aka Vietnamese Cinnamon) is the strongest and sweetest species of Cinnamon available. Ours is freshly milled from organically grown bark to get the most intense flavor possible. Holds up to Vietnamese Pho and full-flavor meats; makes a great addition to yogurt; or ratchet up your baking with this powerful, nearly hot cinnamon flavor.
Watch Chef AJ making decadent desserts with our Saigon Cinnamon: LINK
Quick Tips:
- Add 1-2 tsp Saigon Cinnamon to 1 cup Straus Family Organic yogurt.
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