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Learn to make your own Herb De La Provence:

A basic herb mixture great for coating cheese rolls or cooking your favorite dish.
Ingredients
2 Tbs dried savory
2 Tbs dried rosemary
2 Tbs dried thyme
2 Tbs dried oregano
2 Tbs dried basil
2 Tbs dried marjoram
1 Tbs dried fennel seed
1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers (optional)
1 tsp bay powder (optional)
Direction
Grind the rosemary and fennel seed in a spice grinder. Combine in a mixing bowl all the ingredients and stir to mix. Store in an air-tight jar.