Cooking with Herbs (Rodale's Essential Herbal Handbooks) [Paperback]

Tina James (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rodale's Essential Herbal Handbooks | Publication Date: October 29, 1999

Cooking With Herbs discusses the most delicious use for herbs-as enhancements to culinary creations. With friendly advice and plenty of illustrated instructions, Cooking with Herbs covers the entire process of growing, harvesting, preserving, and cooking with a wide variety of herbs. The top 25 culinary herbs are easily-referenced in the A to Z directory, and herb garden designs are included to make growing herbs beautiful as well as flavorful. But the highlight of Cooking with Herbs is the recipe section, filled with more than 115 recipes utilizing a wide variety of herbs beyond the commonplace basil and oregano. Recipes range from Traditional Mint Tabbouleh to Roasted Asparagus with Chervil and Violets. Most importantly for the herb gardener, Cooking with Herbs is seasonal. The recipes and herbal calendar are arranged by season, allowing the reader to utilize each herb at the peak of freshness. There are also tips on terrific herb-food "marriages" which compliment the recipes. Every herb lover will appreciate this guide to creatively enjoying the abundance and flavor of their herb garden.

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About the Author

Tina James is a noted garden writer and teacher, former host of Maryland Public Television's "Good Earth Garden," and author of Gardening From The Heart. She lives in Reisterstown, Maryland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (October 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875968295
• ISBN-13: 978-0875968292
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Herbs, Spices & Condiments

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9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational!, January 20, 2000

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Ann G. Kramer "Full Spectrum Economy" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cooking with Herbs (Rodale's Essential Herbal Handbooks) (Paperback)

I loved this book. It was inspirational and fun to read...you want to run right out, start growing herbs, looking for them in your yard...or head back to the kitchen and start cooking! Tina has given you a broad view of using herbs throughout the season changes, while also showing you how to cultivate your own herbs. I'm buying a second one to give to a friend who I know will be so pleased to read a book on herbs that is lively and fun to read while providing practical, useful information.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Information!, May 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cooking with Herbs (Rodale's Essential Herbal Handbooks) (Paperback)

Tina's book is chock full of useful information including the background, and storgage methods for a wide variety of herbs. The recipies can really spice up your life! You'll learn a lot by reading this book.