Tuinkruiden

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'Tuinkruiden' is a Dutch term literally meaning 'garden herbs'.

It refers fairly generally to aromatic herbs, particularly those initially used in the middle ages to mask the smell and taste of food starting to going bad.

These days it refers to a decent amount of plants, including:

• sage
• rosemary
• thyme
• oregano
• marjoram
• basil

• lovage
• dill
• parsley
• celery
• fennel
• chervil
• coriander

• onion
• chives
• garlic

• tarragon
• horseradish