Think about the countryside of France, fields of lavender and one of France’s famous blends, Herbes de Provence. This is also a favorite combination of herbs that I’ve been using for a long time – I think the lavender element pulled me in. I highly recommend this wonderful mixture of different herbs as it elevates … Continue reading
A delightful dish from France using Provencal style food. This style is frequently used for preparing chicken or fish with staple ingredients found in the region. These ingredients include EVOO, sun-ripened tomatoes (I did use diced tomatoes), garlic, olives and Herbes de Provence (pollen) consisting of a blend of herbs; thyme, savory, oregano, rosemary, lavender … Continue reading
Herbes de Provence is a general term for a variety of herbs that can include oregano, thyme, savory, rosemary and lavender (not always included). It is to be used in cooking and not as a finishing herb and can be adapted to taste with your preferences. It is not to be mistaken for fines herbes … Continue reading
I recently made a version of pistou to drizzle over a green bean and red onion salad. It was very tasty – full of basil and garlic! I learned the most common way to use pistou was in this soup. I probably have a recipe in one of my many cookbooks but decided it was … Continue reading