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Herbs, Spices & Seasonings

Herbs can be used in many ways including seasoning food, for medical purposes, fragrance, religious practices and magic. Which part of an herb is used depends in part on what it's being used for. Cooks generally use the leaves but when an herb is used for healing, any portion of an herb might be used. Herbs harvested for medical purposes often come from shrubs or woody plants while herbs used in cooking come from woodless plants. Cooking herbs are used carefully because it only takes a little of one to generate a lot of flavor. Spices are often made from herbs by drying the seeds, berries, bark, root, fruit or other parts of the plant.

Herb Directory

New Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses
by DK Publishing, Deni Brown

The definitive guide to the identification, cultivation and uses of herbs. This book provides information about more than 1000 herbs and includes over 500 photographs.

"Legend has it that chervil sharpens a dull wit, restores youth and makes one merry."

"At one time it was traditional for bridesmaids to present the groom with a bunch of rosemary on the morning of the wedding. The English were wary of such uses, cautious of another superstition to the effect that where rosemary flourishes, the woman rules."

The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings
by Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an herb and a spice is? This book explain the difference in glorious detail. You'll learn valuable information about herbs, spices and their extracts. This book is filled with beautiful photographs and recipes that use the herbs and spices the author describes.

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