The Magic Teaspoon [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Victoria Zak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2006

Attain better health and more energy...one spoonful at a time.

Enhance the flavors of daily meals while transforming them into powerful potions with the healing benefits found in such herbs and spices as thyme, basil, parsley, cinnamon, dill, and many others. As a source of vitamins and antioxidants, herbs are natural energy boosters and disease fighters-and can be added to breakfast, lunch, and dinner with the easy-to-prepare recipes found in this book. From amazing appetizers and super salads to extraordinary entrées and dynamic desserts, The Magic Teaspoon offers it all-with just the flick of a teaspoon:

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Zak, author of the best-selling 20,000 Secrets of Tea, here provides a guide to adding herbs to cooking, focusing first on the types and qualities of herbs, and ending with a lengthy selection of recipes. Zak describes each herb in poetic detail, traveling across the globe and through time to tell the story of each variety, demonstrating how "thousands of years of tradition come to life in 9your kitchen" when using, say, coriander ("a stimulating spice that is antibacterial and antifungal") to enhance a burger. But Zak's at-times outrageous claims for herbs' healing properties, for which theonly medical evidence presented is in a general bibliography, are less persuasive. Though it's plausible enough that "one cup of green tea will give you the antioxidants of seven vegetables," the unqualified assurance that garlic is "anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and it kills parasites," could use documentation. Easier to swallow are Zak's delicious recipes: dips, iced teas, poultry, meat, vegetables and desserts are all represented. Regardless of their real-world effects, readers will enjoy using herbs to make their favorite foods tastier, and Zak's primer is a helpful how-to.
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About the Author

Victoria Zak is an award-winning writer and researcher who specializes in health topics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425209830
• ASIN: B001G8WTTK
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,106,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transformative Knowledge, January 10, 2007

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Judith Podell (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic Teaspoon (Paperback)

Vicky Zak is one of the most thoughtful writers and innovators in the nutrition field, starting with the Fat to Muscle Diet,( a classic diet bible) and more recently with The Ten THousand Secrets of Tea, perhaps the definitive guide to healing herbal teas. With the Magic Teaspoon she continues to explore nature's medicine chest, packing useable knowledge and fascinating lore on every page. Her descriptions of the herbs are beautifully written,(Part I) and I was captivated by the recipes( PARt II). Garlic Whammo (page 130)pulled me out of persistant case of doldroms after a bad case of the flu. Who would have thought that a little innocuous garnish had such power? Most books on diet and nutrition contain lots of empty carbohydrates. Victoria Zak packs protein.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Has What You Need for a Healthy Kitchen, July 16, 2006

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Tasha Halpert (Grafton, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Magic Teaspoon (Paperback)

The Magic Teaspoon, by Victoria Zak is a superbly interesting book as well as an extremely helpful one. Filled with information and lore about herbs and spices, it also has more than one hundred healthy, original recipes like "Basil Bliss," "One Phenomenal Potato Salad" and "Fresh Ketchup." It also guides you toward opportunities to support your good health without resorting to products of potentially questionable value. Her well organized chapters are filled with loving, caring information that speak to everyday needs with simple remedies that you can include in your daily diet. The use of gentle herbs and spices for healing has come down through the ages from the gardens and kitchens of our ancestors. Ms Zak honors the history and lore of herbal healing while informing us in up-to-date modern terms about its value to your health. You might begin by looking for a recipe but you will end by settling in for a good read that will lift your spirits as well as enhance your health and happiness.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A top pick, September 23, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic Teaspoon (Paperback)

Here are over a hundred recipes for health-boosting meals and snacks enhanced by herbs and spices designed to help with specific health conditions. The Magic Teaspoon: Transform Your Meals With the Power of Healing Herbs is all about enhancing health but also about enhancing flavor as well: recipes are designed for both and provide energy-boosting herbs and spices paired with appealing dishes.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch