Herbes de provence
A dried blend of the herbs of southern France — thyme, savory, rosemary and oregano or marjoram.
herbal · woody · floral
Knowing it
- Where to buy
- Supermarkets. Versions heavy on lavender are mostly made for export; France's Label Rouge blend leaves it out.
- A little history
- The name for the blend dates only from the 1970s, though the herbs are old.
- Worth knowing
- Good rubbed on lamb or chicken with oil before roasting.