The Culture of Herbs & Spices

Arethusa's Garden

The Culture of

Herbs and Spices
4th Edition

by C. Weinberg

An intimate portrait of Herbs & Spices in the Garden, in the Kitchen,
in History, Tradition, Mythology, Superstition,
Medicine, Culture, & Religion.
$16.00
Book is 8 1/2" x 11", 109 pages

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This informative book is full of fascinating information
about the Ancient, Medieval, Victorian and Present-Day beliefs
about the medicinal and supernatural powers
of 150 herbs and spices.

Inside This Book You Will Find:

Details the connections of herbs and spices in mythology, religion, folklore, poetry and literature
Intriguing, hard to find tidbits about the place of many herbs and spices in our history and culture
Fun and neat trivia
Details: each herb/spice's description, growing habits, and culinary uses
Many unique, hard-to-find herbal recipes such as Nasturtium Capers, Ginger Beer, Horehound Candy, and Violet Liqueur.

There are chapters on:

Edible flowers
The Victorian Language of Flowers
The Symbolic and Herbal Lore meanings of flowers, herbs and fruits
Herbal Amulets
Herbal Aphrodisiacs

Instructions in the art of HerbCrafting:
How to make your own:

Herb Salts, Herb Sugars, & Herb/Fruit Cordials,
Herb Butters, Herb Jellies,
Herb Creams, Herb Ointments,
Herbal Bath Bags and Bath Salts,
Herb Soap Balls, Herb After Bath Splash,
and More!

You will find many, many uses for this excellent resource book.
As well as making for excellent reading,
the information can be used on the labels of your herbcrafts,
making your items, and the packaging, even more attractive and interesting.

$16.00
Book is 8 1/2" x 11", 109 pages

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