Furnishes detailed descriptions and ratings of more than 150 spices and herbs from around the world, along with tips on storage and combining spices to add flavor in the kitchen, a history of herbs, their medicinal uses, and techniques for growing, harvesting, and drying them. Original.
Marcus A. Webb is a registered naturopath and has a private practice in the UK. He is a lecturer at the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy, where he gained his degrees, and the editor of The Health Advisor, working to bring knowledge of new and effective treatments to his audiences. Kathryn Hawkins is a respected food and cookery writer. She is a home economist and the former cookery editor of Women's Own magazine. She is the author of several books, including The Book of Light Chinese Dishes and Claypot Cookery.