I adore Italian food. One of the easiest ways to up the flavor punch of just about any dish is to add Italian seasonings. Food goes from bland and boring to bueno. I do that often enough I have a shaker of exactly the right herbs and spices ready to go. Yes I know you can buy pre made Italian spices...

When you think of french cooking what do you think of, herb wise that is? Using a blend of dried french herbs you make and store yourself adds flavor and saves time.  Your grocer most likely has all the ingredients you need.  However I love the San Francisco Herb Company which sells dried herbs in...