Sage:

Found in Yugoslavia, Italy, Greece, Spain.

It is shrub of mint family with pleasant aromatic odor and warm, slightly bitter taste.

Tastes good with stuffings, pork, roasts, sausages, poultry and hamburgers.

Available as leaf, rubbed, powdered.

Fennel:

Found in India, France, Argentina

It is dried fruit of herb in parsley family; consists of tiny yellowish-brown seeds with licorice flavor.

Tastes good with soups, fish dishes, sauces, sweet pickles, bread and rolls.

Available whole; ground.

Tarragon:

Found in France, United States.

It is leaf and flower-top of plant; has pungent flavor resembling licorice.

Tastes good with fish sauces, egg and cheese dishes, green salads, pickles, vinegar, chicken, tomatoes, sauces for meats and vegetables.

Available in whole; ground.

Thyme:

Found in France, Spain.

It is member of mint family with short brown leaves; has warm, aromatic odor, pungent flavor.

Tastes good with soups, clam chowders, stuffings, beef, lamb, veal and pork dishes, oysters, eggs, cheese, bean and vegetable soups, fish.

Available whole; powdered.

Parsley:

Found in United States, Europe.

It is tiny green leaf growing in clusters on low plant; mild, slightly tangy flavor.

Tastes good with meat, vegetables, soups, eggs, cheese.

Availabe whole; ground; as flakes.

Savory:

Found in France, Spain.

It is member of mint family; has aromatic odor, pungent flavor.

Tastes good with eggs, meat, salads, chicken, soups, stuffings.

Available whole; ground.

Dill:

Found in India, United States.

It is fruit of parsley family; has aromatic odor with delicate caraway flavor.

Tastes good with fish dishes, cream and cottage cheese, potatoes, fish and vegetable salads, pickles, tomatoes.

Available whole; ground.

Basil: