Bouquet Garni

A small bunch of assorted herbs -- the mixture is up to you, but it can include such delectables as parsley, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, oregano, cloves and peppercorns-- tied into a bundle with cheesecloth. The purpose of this is to flavor a dish, especially soups and broths, without having bits of herb floating in the finished product.