| Gourmet Herbs: Classic and Unusual Herbs for Your Garden and Your Table Contributor(s): Hanson, Beth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1889538213 ISBN-13: 9781889538211 Publisher: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: December 2001 Annotation: Written by acclaimed herb experts, this handsome and fact-packed compendium is a don't-miss for both gardeners and cooks. Not only does it feature the classic culinary herbs, but also the up-and-coming and hard-to-obtain varieties at the heart of the new international cuisine. From epazote (used in Mexican and Southwestern entrees), to fenugreek (an essential in Middle Eastern dishes), these plants go beyond the purely ornamental to bring you fresh, exciting tastes and aromas. Assure yourself of having a plentiful supply by following the tips on starting herbs from seed, growing them in containers, and preserving them for year-round use. Design a garden that looks beautiful, with contour and contrast, and that has an irresistible mixture of color and scent. A huge illustrated encyclopedia of gourmet herbs provides cultivating and cooking guidance, and recipes for scrumptious meals--like bruschetta, arroz verde, and Asian sate--will keep you harvesting and enlarging your herbal stock! Click for more in this series: 21st-Century Gardening |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Herbs |
| Dewey: 635.7 |
| Series: 21st-Century Gardening |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 6.01" W x 8.99" L (0.49 lbs) 112 pages |
| Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2001 pg. 1813 New York Times 12/02/2001 pg. 52 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written by acclaimed herb experts, this handsome and fact-packed compendium is a don't-miss for both gardeners and cooks. Not only does it feature the classic culinary herbs, but also the up-and-coming and hard-to-obtain varieties at the heart of the new international cuisine. From epazote (used in Mexican and Southwestern entrees), to fenugreek (an essential in Middle Eastern dishes), these plants go beyond the purely ornamental to bring you fresh, exciting tastes and aromas. Assure yourself of having a plentiful supply by following the tips on starting herbs from seed, growing them in containers, and preserving them for year-round use. Design a garden that looks beautiful, with contour and contrast, and that has an irresistible mixture of color and scent. A huge illustrated encyclopedia of gourmet herbs provides cultivating and cooking guidance, and recipes for scrumptious meals--like bruschetta, arroz verde, and Asian sate--will keep you harvesting and enlarging your herbal stock |
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