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Threebird Vinegar and Dressing

It took three generations of birds to bring you our vinegar and salad dressings. It began with Mary Francis Finch (my grandmother) who married B.S. Pidgeon. They then had my mother, Penny Pidgeon. I was born to Mike and Penny. My parents and I started Blue Heron Herbary in 1992.

Threebird Vinegar and Dressing was born when I came upon my grandmothers old spiral note pad that had all her recipes. At last I had her amazing French Salad Dressing instructions along with all her other coveted recipes! At one time, Grandma Pigeon had her own business called Pidgeon's Pantry, where she sold her vinegar and dressings. 


It was time to bring back Pidgeon's Pantry - except there was one more bird to add - The Blue Heron of course. So, now three generations have come together to bring you Threebird Vinegar and Dressing.

Herb Vinegars are now available online on our Etsy Shop. 

You can also find all these vinegars - plus some unique limited edition vinegars - in our nursery shop and at some local farmers markets.


You're also welcome to call or email us to place an order.

Herbal vinegars may be used in place of vinegar in any recipe. They are especially good in salad dressings. They can also be used to flavor meats or fish, either marinate the meat in them or sprinkle the meat with the vinegar while cooking. Chicken or turkey marinated in lemon basil vinegar before grilling/broiling is tasty. Throw a splash or two of an herbal vinegar into any soup or tomato sauce you are making. 

Herb infused vinegars are excellent flavor boosters. Try them as a seasoning for vegetables such as cabbage, green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli. A add a splash into your water as you steam your veggies. While sautéing your greens add a splash to brighten the flavor. Replace wine, fruit juice, plain vinegar, lemon or lime juice in recipes. Use in a salad dressing (one part vinegar to two or three parts olive oil, salt and pepper to taste).  If you're not sure where to start, check out some of our favorite recipes for herbal vinegars on the recipes page.

White Wine Base

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Chive Blossom
Lemon Delight
Spicy Thai

Rice Wine Base

Rice Wine Base Thai Basil Herbal Vinegar
Salad Burnet
Thai Basil
Pacific Rim


White Balsamic

White Balsamic base Herbs de Provence Herb infused vinegar
Herbes de Provence
Lavender Lemongrass
Ginger Mint 
Cranberry Crush

Malt Vinegar

Infused Herb Malt Vinegar

Perfecting Blend

North Country

Red Wine Vinegar Base

Red Wine Chive Blossom Herbal Vinegar
Tarragon
4 Thieves


Apple Cider Base

Apple Cider Base Rose Vinegar
Southwest Sage
Flower Power
Ambrosia 

Dark Balsamic

Dark Balsamic base Herbal Her Infuse Vinegars
Basil
Scarsbough Fair





Champagne Wine
Herb Infused Champagne Wine Vinegar
​Cilantro lime
Parsley pepper
Dilly Lemon

Salad Dressing & Marinade

Herb Blends Oil and Vinegar Perfecting Blend
​Herbs de Provence
Mediterranean Blast
12 Herb French Dressing and Marinade
12 Herb French - Original
Herbivore French - Vegan
We're proud to offer 2 different 12 Herb French Dressing Marinades.  This is the dressing Grandma Mary Francis was known for.

Our 12 Herb is not like today's sweet french dressings. It's zippy and zesty! It also makes an outstanding marinade. Just remember a little goes a long way! 
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Blue Heron Herbary
27731 NW Reeder Road
Sauvies Island, OR 97231
ph: 503-621-1457



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