The Fines: From the Earth to the Table - Lili Michaud

"Fine Herbs: From Garden to Table" is a practical reference tool for anyone who wants to grow and cook with these wonderful plants. It is lavishly illustrated and features the simple, accessible style that has made Lili Michaud's books so popular. Gardeners will learn how to use herbs in cooking, and cooks will inevitably be inspired to try growing them themselves. As for food lovers, they will enjoy discovering the marvelous world of herbs. The book profiles 32 herbs. It includes staples like basil and thyme, as well as epazote and perilla, whose properties the reader will discover. The herbs are presented from their origins to their culinary uses, including how to propagate and cultivate them. Each herb is accompanied by a recipe. Some are recipes the author has used for years, but most are original creations by Marie-Lou Roy. For the enjoyment of gardeners, cooks and gourmets!