A Handful of Herbs: Inspiring Ideas for Gardening, Cooking and Decorating Your Home with Herbs [Paperback]

Barbara Segall (Author), Ross Hammick (Author), Louise Pickford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2007

Herbs have been cultivated for thousands of years for their aromatic, health-giving, and culinary qualities. Today they are also valued as attractive additions to any garden or as sweet-smelling decoration in the home. In this book, herb expert Barbara Segall, Food writer Louise Pickford, and stylist Rose Hammick pool their knowledge to celebrate every aspect of herbs, from growing conditions in beds, borders, and containers, and indoors to decorative ideas for herbs in the home. Cooking with herbs is explored in 35 recipes, from snacks to sweet things. The book ends with a directory of 75 common herbs. With special photography by Caroline Arber and William Lingwood. *over 30,000 copies sold in hardcover *Includes profiles of the top 20 herbs, such as basil and lavender. *The perfect gift for anyone who enjoys growing and using herbs indoors or out--cooks, gardeners, aromatherapy fans; herbal tea drinkers, and more.

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BBC Homes & Gardens, Gardens Monthly, Gardens Illustrated, BBC Gardeners' World, Country Living, You (The Mail on Sunday). --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Caroline Arber began a career in photography after training as a painter. She photographs the things she enjoys--flowers, gardens, interiors, children, and food. Her work appears in many magazines including Homes & Gardens, Country Living and Red. For Ryland Peters & Small she has taken photographs for A Handful of Herbs and The Wedding Planner.

William Lingwood is one of Britain's best-known names in food photography. But he didn't start that way. As an oil-worker in the Middle East, he learned to cook from the books of Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson, and was inspired by the photography of Robert Fresom and Tessa Treagar. In 1990, he hung up his desert boots and picked up a camera, and his work now appears in magazines, books, and advertising campaigns. He photographed "Juices and Tonics" for Ryland Peters & Small.

Louise Pickford is a Sydney-based food writer. She contributes to several food magazines and is the author of a number of cookbooks, including "Al Fresco" and "Fast and Fresh" (both Ryland Peters & Small).

Barbara Segall is a horticulturist and writer whose work appears in "Country Living", "BBC Gardeners' World" and other magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small (March 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845973631
• ISBN-13: 978-1845973636
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,681,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Had to have one for myself, November 26, 2005

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CasiNada Cook (Wimberley, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A Handful of Herbs: Gardening, Cooking, and Decorating (Paperback)

I bought this book as a gift, but had to buy two so I could keep one. It covers all the standard herbs in the standard way, but what stands out in this little book are the photos of some very creative uses for the herbs. The "cooking with herbs" section is also well done and I've actually used some of the recipes! The print is very small, but the typeface is clear and simple so that helps to keep it readable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, August 28, 2011

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This review is from: A Handful of Herbs: Inspiring Ideas for Gardening, Cooking and Decorating Your Home with Herbs (Paperback)

A great reference book on herbs, with beautiful photography, growing tips, and recipes. This was originally purchased for a gift. I loved it so much, I ordered another for myself.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the crafter and herb lover!, July 17, 2007

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K. Hicks (South Bend, IN, USA) - See all my reviews
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I really enjoyed reading this book and am reading it again right now. I loved the recipes and the photos are great. Good reference book for those getting into the field of herbs, whether it be for growing or for crafting.