About the Author
Rusty was born in Indiana and raised in Austin, Texas. She and her husband have, between them, eight children, fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. They are currently living in Boise, Idaho, and loving the four seasons after living many years in Palm Springs, California.
Rusty's career was in banking and the communications field. She was Business Manger of Kiis Radio in Los Angeles and KFWB in Hollywood. She managed two cable systems, Sierra Madre and Arcadia, California. Retiring, she moved to the Palm Springs area where she started her own business, "RThings". She did catering, worked with party consultants and made table linens for theme parties for events at hotels, country clubs and private homes.
She loves gardening, decorating her home, sewing and is an avid reader, reading over 100 books each year. She works a few hours each week in an upscale market as the "Tasting Lady" and enjoys meeting the people and sharing their reactions to new food tastes.
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PREFACE
During my years of preparing meals I have ofter wished that I had a quick reference as to what different seasonings to put with different foods. That is the reason I have put this booklet together. I hope it will encourage the average person, who has limited time to prepare meals, to experiment with different spices and herbs.
There are many spices, mixtures of spices and different herbs that I have not listed. The ones I have listed are the basic spices and herbs that are easy to use and they are usually found in most kitchens. This is a simple guide for what herbs or spices to use with different foods. It is definitely not intended for the gourmet cook.
The use of fresh herbs in cooking is extremely important. If possible use only fresh herbs for the best enhancement of taste. One of the easy ways to have fresh herbs is to grow them in your own garden. They can be grown in your garden, in pots on your patio or in pots in your window during the winter. For Christmas I received a potted basil, my favorite, to grow in my kitchen window.
I have always heard that laughter aids with your digestion. Since I have a sense of humor and find that it is a help in so many different areas I thought I would add some whimsy to my little plants and vegetables and the other foods you will see here. I hope they also bring a smile to your face.
