Tarragon Leaf, Cut & Sifted [1 oz.]

Also known as "dragon's wort" (hence its name), tarragon is truly worthy of its

French title, les quatres herbes fines ("the four fine herbs") that are so

important to native parisienne cuisine. Tarragon spice is somewhat similar to

anise root in fragrance; it's flavor adds a great deal to lighter dishes such

as poultry, fish and eggs. In Slovenia, dried tarragon is actually used in a

dessert pastry known as potikah. The best-dried tarragon is the French variety.

There is also a Russian variety that is not nearly as flavorful but from a

species that is much hardier. Interestingly, tarragon spice is the basis of a

popular carbonated soft drink in much of that country and former Soviet

republics such as Armenia and Georgia, known as Tarkhin (the Russian word for

tarragon). The Russian variety of organic tarragon can also be eaten raw in

salads or cooked as a side vegetable.