Salt herbs, or herbes salées, are a seasoning blend found in Quebec's Charlevoix region, used to flavor soups and stews.

They will keep well throughout the winter and bring a note of summer to cold-weather dishes.

• finely chop all the ingredients in equal quantities;
• place into jars, alternating each 2 cm (3/4") layer with coarse salt;
• add water; cover; let sit for a few days before using.