The Kitchen Herbal by Jessie Hawkins

Do you grow herbs or spices in your kitchen? Do you want to?

Have you wondered what herbs would be great to stock your kitchen with?

Do you have herbs in your kitchen, but aren’t sure how to use them?

The Kitchen Herbal by Jessie Hawkins will answer these questions in more.

What’s Inside

Here are the herbs and spices discussed in The Kitchen Herbal:

1. Anise
2. Basil
3. Bay
4. Chives
5. Cilantro
6. Cinnamon
7. Dill
8. Fennel
9. Ginger
10. Lavender
11. Mustard
12. Oregano
13. Parsley
14. Peppermint
15. Rosemary
16. Sage
17. Tarragon
18. Thyme

Not only are you given the history behind the herbs, but you are shown how these herbs are used medicinally as well as nutritionally. Because she’s an avid gardener, Jessie Hawkins also describes the size and shape of the seeds and the best way to cultivate them.

The back of each chapter includes several recipes so you can dive right into using the herbs.

Did you know Chinese star anise is the main ingredient in conventional pharmaceutical flu treatments? Next time you feel the flu coming on, Make yourself some Baked Apples with Anise Vanilla or Flavorful Anise Aioli sauce to top your veggies with.

Did you know that just two teaspoons of basil provides 60% of the RDA of Vitamin K? Make yourself some Warm Parmesan Risotto or Caprese salad and dig in.

Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices. Because it assists the body in processing sugar, it’s no wonder it’s paired with sweet treats. Instead of caving into the processed desserts, treat yourself to Cinnamon Glaxed Maple Pecans or Cinnamon Butter.

Some other recipes you’ll find:

• Dill Pickles – she makes it sound so easy to make your own
• Dill Potato Wedges
• Roasted Root Vegetable featuring fennel
• Candied Ginger
• Cilantro Lime Black Bean Fritters
• Chive Yogurt Cheese
• Lavender Lime Sorbet
• Homemade Mustard
• Oregano Pecan Butter
• Asparagus with Parsley Butter
• Apple and Mint Relish
• Mint Julep – who knew it was so simple?
• Honeyed Rosemary Baked Squash
• Citrus Sage Couscous
• Tarragon Chicken Salad
• Savory Thyme Biscuits

As you can see, this book would make a welcome addition to any kitchen. Consider grabbing one for a friend, too, while you’re at it. The price of $9.95 can’t be beat for this gem! Buy The Kitchen Herbal at Vintage Remedies.