Today, our 12 Herb French and Herbivore 12 Herb dressing went ON SALE at New Seasons stores. A couple of firsts for BHH - one we have something on sale and second, we are in a freaking Grocery Store Ad Flyer. Dang!

A lot of moving and shaking has been happening at the Herbary the last year or so. It's been a wild and crazy ride for sure. I have to say big thanks to my friends Phil and Lori at Colorhaus, my friend Krissy for a kick ass website and blog and of course the "Rents" for always encouraging me and supporting my crazy ways.

But this milestone belongs to my grandma Bar - aka Mary Fran. Dude, she was a foodie way back when... And boy howdy is her French dressing the bomb! Wish she was around to enjoy her success but I know she is watching over eating rye crisps and holding on to our deck of old maid waiting to play yet another game with me.

So cheers grams.

One of our favorite market friends, Bill asked me this spring if I have ever heard of Za'atar. Nope was my reply. Turns out Bill had just returned from an adventure in the Middle East and this is a staple spice blend. Each region is a bit different than the next. After a little research and trial and error, I gave Bill my first attempt, then a second and a third. :) finally we arrived at this blend. Its great on bread, and it packs a punch on grilled chicken. Mostly it was fun to experiment with Bill. Thanks again for the inspiration!