The rise of the slow food movement and the return to home gardens mean
cooks are donning gardening gloves as often as oven mitts. Modern
cooking is heading back to its roots, with home cooks embracing local
ingredients and down-to-earth recipes. With more and more of us
discovering the delight of preparing and eating freshly harvested food,
Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener is the indispensable guide to what to
grow, cook, and eat.
A feast for the eyes and the table, this user-friendly resource
traverses the realms of both the garden and the kitchen, addressing the
cultivation, storage, and preparation of more than sixty herbs.
Practical growing tips, fascinating histories, nutritional information,
and classic recipes appear alongside botanical illustrations drawn from
the Royal Horticultural Society's cherished collection. With both
familiar varieties and novel options, Herbs for the Gourmet Gardener
will inspire you to create a world of new shapes, colors, and tastes.