The Good Herb: Recipes and Remedies from Nature [Paperback]

Judith B. Hurley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2000

Open this book and step into a new world that is thousands of years old.  Let the ancient powers of herbs revive energy, restore health, soothe and beautify, and bring a burst of fresh flavors to your table.  Judith Benn Hurley's The Good Herb shows how nature's most versatile plants can do their good work in your life.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

IACP/Seagram Award winner Hurley (The Healing Foods), former food editor of Prevention, offers a thoughtful exploration of herbs that enhance health, from the calming effect of rosemary in an aromatic headache remedy to the cooling flavor of fresh coriander to soothe a stomachache. Each plant is discussed in terms of its culture, healing properties, uses in natural cosmetics, and culinary applications. Recipes range from the super-simple (herbed lemonade, infused with lemon balm and citrus juice), to more elaborate tinctures and recipes-such as grilled tuna steak topped with a salsa of green olives, roasted peppers and savory. Hurley profiles more than 45 herbs, adopting a cheerfully brisk tone. She is careful to advise readers to obtain proper medical care for serious ailments, and avoids making extravagant claims for the health-giving herbs she surveys. This is an easily browsed reference for herb lovers and natural-health aficionados. Photos not seen by PW. Author tour.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This well-organized compendium of diverse herbal information, written in straightforward style by the author of several books on nutrition (e.g., The Healing Foods, Rodale, 1989), will appeal to both the novice and those already experienced in the use of herbs. The first section is a guide to the best-known herbs (from basil, bee balm, and borage to tansy, tarragon, and thyme), with separate chapters discussing herbal lore, healing and cosmetic properties, planting and growing advice, and healthful recipes. The more than 200 recipes are international, employing many unfamiliar combinations (biscuits made with catnip, zucchini cooked with mint). The second section presents traditional and modern methods of herbal therapy for the prevention and treatment of dozens of health conditions (including stress, indigestion, and menopause). Hurley stresses intelligently balancing medicinal herbs with other methods of healthcare and consultation with professionals. Her interesting text can also serve as a valuable, easy-to-use reference work due to the addition of a glossary, list of herbal resources, illustrations, and well-designed indexes covering recipes, ingredients, and symptoms. For popular health and cookery collections.
Valerie Vaughan, Western Massachusetts Regional Lib., Hatfield
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (August 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688179029
• ISBN-13: 978-0688179021
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,337,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not for Beginners, January 26, 2002

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E. Klein (Decatur, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Good Herb: Recipes and Remedies from Nature (Paperback)

Although I don't recommend this book for beginners (some of the recipes are time consuming and complicated), it is an excellent resource for chefs who love fresh herbs. Every recipe I have used from this book has turned out wonderfully. In fact, I love this book so much that I have given it as a gift to several friends of mine. If you love to serve good food and you want to feel good about the food you serve, this is the cookbook for you. Bon appetit!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite herb book., May 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Good Herb, The (Hardcover)

This one is worth checking out and is easy to use. I have used it for several years now and although it was one of my first, it is still one of my favorites, as it is the one I reference most.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars health book, January 20, 2011

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