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Herb Mixes and Spicy Blends

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The Bottom Line
An excellent book to help any herb grower find uses for all of the herbs grown in the garden. You will never again be left with a bag of stale, old herb from last year's harvest. You can create spicy rubs and drink mixes, popcorn seasoning and salt replacer. Excellent resource that everyone who cooks with herbs should own.
Pros
  • Recipes that satisfy any palate
  • Tips and ideas for drying herbs
  • Excellent resource for small herb farms
Cons
  • Some recipes have quite a few ingredients
Description
  • Over 100 recipes
  • Easy to follow directions
  • Spicy and sweet recipes for everyone
  • Great background information on various herb farms
Guide Review - Herb Mixtures and Spicy Blends

This book offers over 100 recipes for making many types of herb blends and mixes. Every recipe is a springboard for making other dishes and creating fresh ideas for all size herb harvests.

Appetizers, main dishes and desserts, drinks and dressings all receive plenty of attention. It is easy to incorporate these recipes into everyday eating by making some of the simpler ones and becoming used to reaching for a homemade mix before purchasing a supermarket variety.

Also included are sidebars about the various herb farms that make the special blends. These inspirational stories are a good way to peek into the real life of herbal growers and see how they got started.

I highly recommend this book for both the recipes and the storage tips it offers. Herb Mixtures and Spicy Blends is a sure hit in your kitchen.

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