France: Herbs de Provence

This seasoning mix provides quintessential southern French flavors, perfect for seasoning fish, chicken, beef, pork, salads and more! I enjoy using it in my recipe for Ratatouille… check it out! Kids will love assembling these ingredients, placing them in a jar and shaking it all up. It’s truly just as easy as that!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon fennel seed
• 2 tablespoons dried savory
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
• 2 tablespoons dried Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon bay powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Have you ever used a mortar and pestle? It can be lots of fun, especially for kids. Grind the rosemary and fennel seed in a mortar and pestle, or an herb grinder if you have one. Combine the rest of the herbs in a bowl and stir, then transfer to an airtight container for storage. Have some fun and design a label with the name of the blend with the date you made it.

Note: Are you looking for a recipe to try this new seasoning blend with? Try my version of Ratatouille!

Provence

Provence is a region in southeastern France bordering Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. The region is world-renowned for its climate, diverse landscapes, iconic vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields.