It is member of mint family with leaves 1 1/2-inches long; has mild aromatic odor, warm, sweet flavor with slight licorice taste.

Tastes good with tomatoes, peas, squash, lamb, fish, eggs, tossed salad, cheese, duck, potatoes.

Available whole; ground.

Bay Leaf:

Found in Turkey, Yugoslavia, Portugal, Greece.

It is green, aromatic leaf of laurel tree; has pungent flavor.

Tastes good with vegetable and fish soups, tomato sauces and juice, poached fish, meat stews.

Available whole; ground.

Chervil:

Found in France, United States.

It is member of parsley family with feathery leaves; has mild, delicate flavor.

Tastes good with egg and cheese dishes, chicken, peas, spinach, green salads, cream soups.

Available whole; ground.

Oregano:

Found in Mexico, Italy, Chile, France.

It is member of mint family, light-green in color, with strong, aromatic odor and pleasantly bitter taste.

Tastes good with tomato sauce, pork and veal dishes, pizza, vegetable and fish salads, chili.

Available whole; ground.

Mint:

Found in all parts of the world.

It is dried leaf of peppermint or spearmint plant, with strong, sweet odor and tangy, cool taste.

Tastes good with jellies, fruit juices, candies, frosting, cakes, pies, lamb, ice cream, potatoes, peas and chocolate desserts.

Available whole (dried); flaked; as fresh sprigs.

Rosemary:

Found in France, Spain, Portugal.

It is leaf of evergreen shrub, with appearance of curved pine needle; has aromatic odor with slightly piny taste.

Tastes good with poultry stuffing, veal and lamb roasts, potatoes, cauliflower, fish, duck.

Available whole; ground.

Marjoram:

Found in France, Germany, Chile.

It is member of mint family with aromatic flavor.

Tastes good with fish chowders, vegetable soups, eggs, cheese dishes, stews, roast chicken, beef, lamb, pork, stuffings.

Available whole; ground.