Know your herbs: the Bouquet Garni

A bouquet garni in a stock pot.
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Know your herbs: the Bouquet Garni

The classic combination of herbs for a bouquet garni is parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Actually, regardless of what combination of herbs are put together to make a bouquet garni, parsley, thyme and bay leaf are always included – together or separately.

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Know your herbs: the Bouquet Garni
Here are some herb combos you can try but don’t limit yourself, put together a combination of flavours that you enjoy.

{Thyme, bay leaf, leek and celery} {Rosemary, leek, bay leaf and parsley} {Basil, thyme, celery and bay leaf} {Rosemary, sage, bay leaf and thyme} {Marjoram, leek, thyme and parsley} {Tarragon, parsley, celery and bay leaf}

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Bouquet garni is the French term for a bunch of herbs that are tied together or placed in a piece of cheesecloth. It is added to soups, stews, stocks and broths to impart flavour. Tying the herbs makes for easy removal when cooking is done.

When tying the herbs together in cheesecloth, additional ingredients such as whole peppercorns, citrus peel and even whole spices may be added.

Words & Photos by Cynthia Nelson