Gourmet Herbs: Classic and Unusual Herbs for Your Garden and Your Table (21st-Century Gardening) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1889538213 ISBN 13: 9781889538211

Publisher: ebrandedbooks.com,US, 2001

Synopsis

Written by acclaimed herb experts, this handsome and fact-packed compendium is a don't-miss for both gardeners and cooks. Not only does it feature the classic culinary herbs, but also the up-and-coming and hard-to-obtain varieties at the heart of the new international cuisine. From epazote (used in Mexican and Southwestern entrees), to fenugreek (an essential in Middle Eastern dishes), these plants go beyond the purely ornamental to bring you fresh, exciting tastes and aromas. Assure yourself of having a plentiful supply by following the tips on starting herbs from seed, growing them in containers, and preserving them for year-round use. Design a garden that looks beautiful, with contour and contrast, and that has an irresistible mixture of color and scent. A huge illustrated encyclopedia of gourmet herbs provides cultivating and cooking guidance, and recipes for scrumptious meals--like bruschetta, arroz verde, and Asian sate--will keep you harvesting and enlarging your herbal stock!

About this title

Synopsis:

Beginning and experienced herb gardeners will find guidance as they explore growing new and unusual herbs that are just finding their places on the budding American palate. Gardeners will learn the process of siting a new garden, selecting herbs, starting plants from seed, and maintaining a garden from season to season, while cooks will relish the diversity of herbs to cultivate. Included are written and pictorial portraits of exotic and traditional herbs, with recipes along with information on preserving harvested herbs. Herbs from world cuisines, such as Thai, African, Indian, and Japanese, are discussed alongside such mainstays as parsley, sage, and basil, which are finding new roles in the kitchen.

About this edition

• Publisher: ebrandedbooks.com,US
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1889538213
• ISBN 13: 9781889538211
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Editor: Hanson Beth