Herbs de Provence

Here is an idea that came to me in the garden.  I hadn't pulled the herbs up yet.  They seem to hang on the longest being so hardy.  I decided to dry them and make herbs de Provence.  This mixture of herbs used in French cooking sells for at $4 an ounce or more.  It is often used as a mix for rubbing meat, poultry, or fish before roasting.  It is also used to season sauces and soups. 

 

Ingredients:

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp summer savory

1/2 tsp lavender flowers

1/4 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp oregano or basil

1/4 tsp sage

For meat- rub with olive oil and salt and press the herb blend into meat before roasting.

Just follow your recipe for sauces and soups. 

There are several variations to the recipe many include fennel or fennel seeds.  This recipe was from the web.

I also made this little shabby bag with a hand lettered linen tag to store the herbs. They smell wonderful and would be a great gift for a person who loves to cook.

Here is a little Italian angel candle holder I found thrifting.  The plates are Limoges and the dessert bowl was unmarked.  
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I am joining Joni at Red Couch Recipes  for the Thanksgiving Challenge.  Each post until Thanksgiving I will mention something I am thankful for.  I am thankful for my husband who is absolutely awesome!

I'm in the blue dress on the right and how did that young lady get in there?  Just kidding!!  He really is awesome!

 

Sherry