Herbs: A Country Garden Cookbook

If you are looking for a book to help you learn about herbs this Spring, Herbs: A Country Garden Cookbook is it. It begins with a glossary that tells you all about planting, growing, harvesting and gathering. Included as well is information on storing and drying. The glossary describes the herbs used in the book, including pictures. The “openers” section begins with a recipe for carrot soup with dill cream. A Pear and Pecan Salad uses lemon balm and raspberry vinaigrette. An “accompaniments” chapter follows, giving recipes for herb infused vinegars, oils, honeys marmalades and butters. The “main courses” chapter begins with a recipe for Penne with Golden Marinara Sauce and Italian Herbs. A tomato tart is included. There is a recipe for Roasted Cornish Hens with Lemon Thyme and Oregano. The book concludes with a chapter on beverages. Recipes for tea infusions include Iced Spearmint Tea with Strawberry Nectar French Lavender Lemonade. Happy gardening!

-- Mary Ellen, Main