The Culinary Herbal

The Culinary Herbal
Author: Susan Belsinger
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1604697474

“This fresh new masterpiece excites the senses!” —Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and bestselling author Good cooks know that when it comes to herbs, there is nothing better than harvesting them fresh from the garden. The Culinary Herbal highlights 97 delicious varieties—like black cumin, fenugreek, lemon balm, and sassafras—that every food lover will want to add to their kitchen garden. In this gorgeously photographed guide, you will learn which herbs offer the most flavor, how to grow them at home, and how to put them to use. Plant profiles are organized alphabetically by herb type and include basic growing information, flavor notes, and culinary uses. Additional information includes step-by-step instructions for harvesting, preserving, and storing, along with techniques for making pastes, syrups, vinegars, and butters.

Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen

Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen
Author: Brittany Wood Nickerson
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1612126901

Author and herbalist Brittany Wood Nickerson understands that food is our most powerful medicine. In Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen she reveals how the kitchen can be a place of true awakening for the senses and spirit, as well as deep nourishment for the body. With in-depth profiles of favorite culinary herbs such as dill, sage, basil, and mint, Nickerson offers fascinating insights into the healing properties of each herb and then shares 110 original recipes for scrumptious snacks, entrées, drinks, and desserts that are specially designed to meet the body’s needs for comfort, nourishment, energy, and support through seasonal changes. Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist

Herb Gardening for Beginners

Herb Gardening for Beginners
Author: Marc Thoma
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1648765416

Create a successful herb garden at home this summer with this beginner-friendly guide One of the best things about herbs is that you don't need a large plot of land—or even any outdoor space at all—to grow them successfully. Whether you're envisioning a small container garden in a sunny window or a raised bed in your yard, Herb Gardening for Beginners provides all the information you need to cultivate herbs for a wide range of purposes. Taking up herb gardening can be a beneficial and relaxing summer hobby. You'll find step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance for every stage of the process, from planning your garden to harvesting and using your herbs. Intro to herb gardening—Learn the benefits and uses of herbs, different planting options, essential gardening tools, and indispensable tips for success. Herb profiles—Find detailed breakdowns of 40 common herbs, including seeding information; mature plant size; light, water, and soil requirements; major uses; and safety considerations. 80 recipes—From a Bee Balm Sore Throat Remedy and an All-Purpose Lemon Verbena Cleaner to Turkey Nettle Pot Pie and Caraway Soda Bread, discover all sorts of practical uses for your homegrown herbs. Start a new summer activity and discover the culinary and medicinal power of homegrown herbs with help from Herb Gardening for Beginners.

Jekka's Complete Herb Book

Jekka's Complete Herb Book
Author: Jekka McVicar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Herb gardening
ISBN: 9781845093709

Jekka McVicar shows how to grow and use herbs, with over 200 culinary ideas and recipes.

Culinary Herbs

Culinary Herbs
Author: Ernest Small
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2006
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780660190730

"A publication of the National Research Council of Canada Monograph Publishing Program."

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Author: Sarah Bunney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1996
Genre: Herbs
ISBN: 9780880297745

"An easy reference guide to 256 herbs, each herb illustrated in full color. Comprehensive information on growing, collecting and storing herbs Discusses the therapeutic properties of medicinal herbs Glossaries of both botanical and medical terms."--Amazon.com.

Aromatic Herbs in Food

Aromatic Herbs in Food
Author: Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128227176

Aromatic Herbs in Food: Bioactive Compounds, Processing, and Applications thoroughly explores three critical dimensions: properties of bioactive compounds, recovery and applications. The book covers the most trending topics in herbs’ applications, putting emphasis on the health components of spices and herbs, their culinary use, their application for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, quality and safety requirements for usage in foods, processing, extraction technologies, green extraction technologies, encapsulation of recovered bioactives, applications and interactions with food components, applications as food supplements for weight loss, usage in active food packaging, the applications of rosemary and sage extracts, and much more. This book is ideal for food scientists, technologists, engineers and chemists working in the whole food science field. In addition, nutrition researchers working on food applications and food processing will find the content very valuable. Covers all the important aspects of herbs, such as properties, processing, recovery issues and their applications Brings the health components of spices and herbs, their culinary use and applications for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders Explores herbs’ processing, extraction technologies, green extraction technologies, encapsulation of recovered bioactives, applications, and interactions with food components

Culinary Herbs and Spices

Culinary Herbs and Spices
Author: Elizabeth I Opara
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2021-07-30
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1839163259

Culinary herbs and spices have been recognised globally for their dietary and medicinal uses for centuries. A growing body of research is acknowledging their health-promoting properties as well as their therapeutic potential with reference to a number of chronic non-communicable diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this book is to bring together current knowledge of thirty of the most commonly used culinary herbs and spices globally in an accessible dictionary format. For each culinary herb or spice the following is covered: origin and history of use, including their use in food preservation and for medicinal purposes; nutritional composition; chemistry; sensory properties; adulteration; current and emerging research concerning their bioactive properties and their health promoting and therapeutic potential; safety; and adverse effects. The book is a central source of information for those who have a general interest in these foods, are studying plant and food science and nutrition, and who practice or have an interest in the culinary arts.