Instructions: When it comes to spring, its clear that thyme is of the essence. This herb exemplifies the fresh spirit of the new season. Thymes flavor profile, characterized as minty and green, makes it an essential complement to the seasons most popular foods such as seafood, asparagus, new potatoes, mushrooms, baby greens, and lemons. French Thyme is recognized as being the worlds highest quality, but only limited quantities are grown each year, so most thyme is imported from Spain. Thymes origin dates back to Ancient Greece, where it symbolized courage. Roman soldiers bathed in water infused with thyme to gain vigor, courage, and strength. And in the Middle Ages, ladies embroidered a sprig of thyme on the scarves of knights for bravery. Today, almost 300,000 pounds of thyme are sold each year, and numbers are on the rise.

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