A Taste of Provence

“When I walk into a market I may see a different cut of meat or an unusual vegetable and think, ‘I wonder how it would be if I took the recipe for that sauce I had in Provence and put the two together?’ So I go home and try it out. Sometimes my idea is a success and sometimes it is a flop, but that is how recipes are born. There really are no recipes, only millions of variations sparked by someone’s imagination and desire to be a little creative and different. American cooking is built, after all, on variations of old recipes from around the world.

--- James Beard, American Chef

It’s ironic to think that when you eat at the best restaurants, the most expensive dishes are made from plants that anyone can pick in the wild. You’d think the priciest items would be a rare piece of beef or shellfish, but no. Creeping bellflower, dandelion, and fresh Herbes de Provence on your leek frittata are more likely to up the price point on the à la carte.

Grub Kicker Wildflower is a blend of spice in the vein of Herbes de Provence, an essential element of French cuisine. It brings Provence to your kitchen with an aromatic blend of dried Provençal herbs and spices from plants that originated in the wild in the Provence region of Southern France.

History of Herbs de Provence

Think of the Provence region and your mind conjures images of sunny days, lavender fields, picnics with fresh baguettes, wine, and flavorful salads. Provence provides unique culinary experiences that the United States can’t replicate.

So, how did this type of spice blend become popular in the land of burgers and Budweiser? Julia Child actually defined the blend in the 1960s in her iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” in which she included a recipe for Poulet Sauté aux Herbs de Provence. These days, commercial blends of Herbes de Provence are sold in grocery stores across the world.

Grub Kicker’s Wildflower Unique Take on Herbs de Provence

Common herbs in Herbs de Provence are marjoram, rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, and bay leaf. Grub Kicker Wildflower is an authentic yet unique blend similar to Herbs of Provence with oregano, sumac, garlic, rosemary, and specialty spices. Our blend of fine herbs and spices adds a unique twist to any main dish and can even serve as a pickling spice.

Bring the Wildflower Aromas to Your Home

Wildflowers and Herbs to Provence immediately evoke visions of bicycle rides through the lavender fields of Provence followed by a lazy picnic in the Italian countryside. A delicious Chianti, a cheeseboard, and tearing apart a fresh baguette. But what if you’re nowhere near the South of France or Italian Riviera?

Grub Kicker Wildflower blend can take you to these tranquil locations with its robust and aromatic taste. It’s perfect for adding to fish, meat, and vegetable dishes for a fresh, lighter taste that is not quite sweet and not quite spicy. Try it, and  Bon Appetit!