The Herb and Spice Companion

by Webb, Marcus A.

• ISBN13: 9780762430536
• ISBN10: 0762430532
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-12
• Publisher: Running Pr Book Pub

Summary

The Herb and Spice Companionis the newest addition to our very popularCompanion series, which has already covered tea, cheese, chocolate, and coffee. With descriptions and ratings of more than 150 spices from around the world,The Herb and Spice Companionincludes tips on storing and using spices to create innovative combinations of flavors. This is the essential guide to using herbs and spices to add flavor and depth in the kitchen. This book guides the reader through all aspects of herbs, including their rich history, how to grow, harvest, and dry them, and even their unique medicinal uses.

Author Biography

Marcus A. Webb is a registered naturopath and has a private practice in the UK. He is a lecturer at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy, where he gained his degrees, and the editor of The Health Advisor, working to bring knowledge of new and effective treatments to his audiences. Kathryn Hawkins is a respected food and cookery writer. She is a home economist and the former cookery editor of Women's Own magazine. She is the author of several books, including The Book of Light Chinese Dishes and Claypot Cookery.

Table of Contents

The World of Herbs and Spices	p. 6
Herb Directory	p. 8
A Brief History of Herbs	p. 10
Herbs as Medicine	p. 10
Herbs and Cooking	p. 12
Growing Herbs	p. 14
Using Fresh Herbs	p. 16
Using Dried Herbs	p. 17
Herbs by Common Name	p. 18
Flowering Herbs for Culinary Use	p. 76
Spice Directory	p. 80
A Brief History of Spices	p. 82
Spices Through the Ages	p. 82
Spices for Health	p. 85
Spices Today	p. 85
Choosing, Storing, and Preparation	p. 86
Some Special Spices	p. 86
Spices by Common Name	p. 88
Herb and Spice Blends	p. 152
Bibliography	p. 156
Useful Addresses	p. 157
Index	p. 158
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