Mother Nature has the best herbal remedies and seasonings! Discover the healthy benefits and flavor-enhancing properties of more than 80 versatile herbs, including EUCALYPTUS: to remedy your cold or relieve your arthritis pain SAGE: to spice your meat or neutralize odors in a room CAMPHOR: to ease your muscular pains or soothe your chapped lips GALANGAL: to add a kick to your family's stir-fry Every page is illustrated with clear explanations of which...

"The Beginners Guide to Edible Herbs helps every vegetable gardener realize the pleasures of becoming an herb gardener. Readers will find complete information on growing, harvesting, preserving, and using 26 of the most popular kitchen herbs, from basil to thyme. There are also food-pairing tips, simple recipes, and basic information on medicinal uses, all enhanced by beautiful, full-color photographs of every plant and many kitchen recipes and projects."--amazon.com....

"The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. And no other market epitomizes Padma?s love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood?lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan?s,...

"This expanded and completely revised new edition is the culmination of Ian Hemphill's lifelong experience in the spice industry. Hemphill describes a wide range of global herbs and spices used in modern kitchens either alone or in wonderful blends. He completely demystifies the art of combining herbs and spices and home cooks can meet and enjoy a world of flavors previously found only at internationally inspired restaurants. He provides the "inside...

"Herbarium explores the histories, associations, and uses of 100 herbs, as well as providing ideas for how each herb can be used to improve both food and well-being. Each entry features a specially commissioned illustration with texts that include the botanical name, place of origin, varieties, and areas where the herb is most commonly grown. The essence of each herb is explored in a brief history peppered with interesting anecdotes, complemented...

Jerry Baker introduces you to the fast, fun, and wonderful world of herbs. You'll learn his secrets for making herbal teas, tonics, and remedies, and the best ways to use them in and around the house.