Homemade from the Heart: Bouquet Garni in a Bag

October/November 2003
By The Herb Companion staff 
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This term from French classical cooking encompasses a great variety in combining herbs. Make your favorite combinations or try our suggestions tied up in small muslin bags or paper tea bags. These are available at gourmet or natural foods stores.
Provide simple recipes and directions with your gift so your friends can pop the spice bag in the pot and think of you gratefully over their savory dinner.

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  1. Combine approximately 1 tablespoon of each herb in a small bowl. If using bay, add individual leaves when filling the bags.
  2. Add ½ to 1 teaspoon of the mixture to each bag (1 bay leaf per bag). For friends who really love the spice of life, add a few peppercorns.
  3. Seal muslin bags with string or follow manufacturer’s instructions for sealing paper tea bags.

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