The Complete Book Of Herbs And Spices
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing. Markings: previous owner. Binding condition: Good — pages secure, binding intact.
Few subjects sit so naturally at the crossroads of kitchen craft, botanical knowledge, and ancient tradition as the world of herbs and spices — and The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices by Claire Loewenfeld and Philippa Back stands as a definitive guide to this rich and aromatic domain. The book presents a comprehensive survey of herbs and spices from across the globe, chronicling their histories, cultivation, culinary uses, and medicinal properties with authoritative precision. Illustrated with detailed botanical drawings by Sarah Kensington and Christine Robins, it instructs the reader on practical application while grounding every entry in centuries of herbal tradition. Loewenfeld and Back — both respected figures in the world of natural health and nutrition — bring a rare combination of scholarly rigour and practical wisdom to the subject, making this volume equally indispensable to the gardener, the cook, and the herbalist. The writing is clear and methodical, yet never dry, capturing the sensory richness of each plant with vivid and knowledgeable prose. Whether you are seeking to grow your own herb garden or unlock the full potential of your spice rack, this encyclopaedic reference will leave you wondering how you ever cooked without it.
Author: Claire Loewenfeld And Philippa Back
Format: Hardback
Genre: Cookery
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Some yellowing. Markings: previous owner. Binding condition: Good — pages secure, binding intact.
Few subjects sit so naturally at the crossroads of kitchen craft, botanical knowledge, and ancient tradition as the world of herbs and spices — and The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices by Claire Loewenfeld and Philippa Back stands as a definitive guide to this rich and aromatic domain. The book presents a comprehensive survey of herbs and spices from across the globe, chronicling their histories, cultivation, culinary uses, and medicinal properties with authoritative precision. Illustrated with detailed botanical drawings by Sarah Kensington and Christine Robins, it instructs the reader on practical application while grounding every entry in centuries of herbal tradition. Loewenfeld and Back — both respected figures in the world of natural health and nutrition — bring a rare combination of scholarly rigour and practical wisdom to the subject, making this volume equally indispensable to the gardener, the cook, and the herbalist. The writing is clear and methodical, yet never dry, capturing the sensory richness of each plant with vivid and knowledgeable prose. Whether you are seeking to grow your own herb garden or unlock the full potential of your spice rack, this encyclopaedic reference will leave you wondering how you ever cooked without it.