Better Health with Culinary Herbs Author:Ben Charles Harris A complete guide to culinary herbs, their history and lore, as well as their practical application in nutrition and cuisine. — The gourmet knows the value of culinary herbs. They can make a simple dish a gustatory delight. Ben Harris takes the novice and the experienced cook on a detailed tour of the domestic and wild culinary herbs, their cultiv... more »ation, collection and uses. He has provided a multitude of recipes for every category of food, including the preparation of homemade herbal salad dressings, wines and beer, as well as formulas for home remedies, tisanes, sachets and cosmetics, derived from culinary herbs.
Culinaries are not only a treat to the taste buds, but they provide important nutrients and positively contribute to the maintenance of one's health. The author identifies the nutritive and salutary ingredients in each herb, and offers a host of dietary tips to keep in top shape, without restoring to chemical supplements and aids.« less