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Herbs for flavour and medicinal purposes,a selection of reviewed books
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Jekka's Complete Herb Book: In Association with the Royal Horticultural Society (Paperback)
By: Jekka McVicar
A comprehsive and informative book the covers pretty much all cultivated varieties plus many species that grow wild in the British Isles. It is clear and concise, goes in to considerable detail on the culinary and medicinal uses and gives easy to follow instructions if you want to cultivate your own
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RHS Encyclopedia of Herbs
By: Deni Brown
A new edition of the definitive guide to growing and using herbs, from the experts at the RHS An illustrated A to Z of herbs packed with horticultural information and practical tips, perfect for gardeners, herbalists and cooks. Discover all about the beneficial properties of over 1,000 herbs from across the globe, and learn about their uses in cookery, cosmetics and herbalism.
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Complete Herbal (Wordsworth Reference)
By: Nicholas Gent Culpeper
A fascinating historical treatise that stands as a monument to botanical and medical science. Although the language can be hard to understand as it's written in the English used in the early to mid-1600's, once you get used to it, it's invaluable.
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The Book of Herbs: An Illustrated A-Z of the World's Most Popular Culinary and Medicinal Plants
By: Barty Phillips
Herbs were among the earliest plants to be cultivated and their culinary, medicinal and cosmetic benefits have been studied since ancient times. "The Book of Herbs" brings together a wealth of information in one handy volume which will tell readers all they need to know to make full use of these marvellous plants. Excellent illustrations.
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A Handful of Herbs: Gardening, Decorating, Cooking
By: Barbara Segall, Louise Pickford, Rose Hammick
A Handful of Herbs celebrates herbs in all their beauty and variety. The book opens with illuminating profiles of 20 of the most popular herbs. The subject of Growing Herbs is then explored in detail by Barbara Segall. Living with Herbs presents a wealth of creative ideas from Rose Hammick for making the most of herbs in the home. A Handful of Herbs also offers 35 easy recipes for cooking with herbs by Louise Pickford. There is an A - Z of 75 common herbs, summarizing essential information about each plant, and the book concludes with a suppliers' directory.
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Flavoring with Culinary Herbs: Tips, Recipes, and Cultivation
By: Mary El-Baz
Learn which herbs are considered pungent, strongly accented, or harmoniously mix well with others, and how each blends with certain foods to enhance flavour. Delicious recipes not only feature the various combinations of delicate and appetizing herb flavours and the foods with which they blend, but also those for herb butters, seasoning blends, cordials, and jellies.
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