Auberge Blend - Herbes de Provence
Auberge Blend – Herbes de Provence
Herbs on Saturday
And my Famous Photo!
There are numerous recipes for this famous herb mixture from the South of France. As a rule, it always contains thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil, savory, marjoram and basil, but it DOES vary from area to area as well as depending on local tastes. This is my own “Auberge” blend that I make and use regularly in our Chambres d’Hôtes when we are in France; I find it appeals to most people’s taste and it is really wonderful on roast chicken as well as barbecued lamb chops. Feel free to add or omit those herbs that you are not keen on or find difficult to obtain, I do use the optional ingredient of fennel sometimes, and it makes a particularly good mix for fish and eggs then. This makes a wonderful gift – add a ribbon, a sprig of lavender & a recipe. I sell this blend at the Auberge when I am there, in little provençal fabric bags with a recipe sheet inside.
Auberge Blend - Herbes de Provence
And the famous photo? I am being IRONIC here by the way……..well, I was approached by Wikipedia several years ago and asked if they could use my photo for the Herbes de Provence entry on their global encyclopaedic site; you can see what Wikipedia has to say about the herbal mixture HERE, as well as viewing my original photo. I have taken numerous photos of my French herbal mix since then, but I discovered these old photos on my external hard-drive last week and decided to use them for my Herbs on Saturday post. I hope you try this mixture, I am really pleased with the combination of herbs that I use, and the lavender flowers also add a certain je ne sais quoi I feel, but that may just be me and my love for the lyrical lavender. I am proud to say that all the herbs I use in this recipe, are home-grown before being harvested and then dried, so I know that they are free from pesticides and have given the bees in my garden hours of pleasure! Do join in the Blog Hop for Herbs on Saturday, the link to the event it here: Herbs on Saturday. See you tomorrow when I will be gearing up for Mardi Gras…..with a big bowl of batter of course, and a savoury crêpe recipe as well as the usual sweet ones. See you then, Karen.
Auberge Blend – Herbes de Provence
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| Serves | 1 small jar |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Region | French |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1 -2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
- ½ tablespoon rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried chervil
- 1 tablespoon dried summer savory
- 1 tablespoon marjoram
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Optional
- fennel seeds
- dried sage
Note
There are numerous recipes for this famous herb mixture from the South of France. As a rule, it always contains thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil, savory, marjoram and basil, but it DOES vary from area to area depending on local tastes.
Directions
| Step 1 | Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl. |
| Step 2 | Put the herbs in a jar with a screw top lid and shake together once again. |
| Step 3 | Make sure it is well sealed and store away from direct sunlight in a cool, dark and dry area. |
| Step 4 | Use in all types of French cooking, on barbeques and grills, roast meats and poultry, sprinkle onto salads, in baked breads and gratins, pizzas and hot breads, kebabs and brochettes -- the list is endless! |
Mark Willis says
Oh wow! I didn’t realise that you are famous.. 🙂
Seriously, I love Herbes de Provence and I think your photos capture its essence very well.
Karen says
LOL! Hardly famous Mark, but it was nice to be asked to submit the photo to such a large international site!
Dominic says
You’re herbs are famous!! Go you!!
Dominic says
You’re herbs are famous!! Go you!! Love those herbs xx
Karen says
Thanks Dom! I had forgotten all about this photo and Wikipedia, it was a nice rediscovery!
Dominic says
You’re herbs are famous!! Go you!! Love those herbs xx
A Trifle Rushed says
I always stock up on my herbs in France, and at Easter I’m going to try and replicate your delightful recipe. Inspiring again Karen 🙂 Jude x
Karen says
Thanks Jude, I find this mixture so much nicer than the large commercial blends! Karen xx
Susan says
Would never every have thought of mixing my own herbs mix but your posts inspire me…brilliant!
Karen says
Why thank you Sue! I am chuffed to little rock cakes that I have inspired you to whip up a blend of this classic French spice blend! xx
Kentish Keg-Meg says
Mmmmm can smell and taste those herbs already.
Karen says
Many thanks, so much better making your own as you can do it as and when you need them thus keeping the blend fresh.
Janice (Farmersgirl) says
ooh get you with your famous photo! I’m not surprised they wanted to use it on Wikipedia, it is a fab photo, you can almost smell that mix.
Herbes de Provence is such a lovely blend, I’ve never made it myself would be fun to try.
Karen says
LOL! I was being ironic with my “famous” photos, if only they had paid me for it Janice! xx