Spice and everything nice, when you discover these fragrant secrets...
-Warm milk with anise seeds or anise extract will help you fall asleep.
-Ginger has been shown to naturally reduce motion sickness.
-Fennel can help you lose weight.
-Turmeric makes beautiful natural dye for Easter eggs.
-One tablespoon of poppy seeds has much protein as an ounce of beans.
-Used dried vanilla beans to intensify the flavor of a sauce or custard...or make the entire house smell luscious.
Plus: An A-to-Z spice encyclopedia, ancient lore and amazing spice fats, and mail order sources for spices.
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From the Publisher:
"The best way to enjoy this handy book is to read a chapter a week. That way, you can truly savor each of the thirty spices adroitly covered." --The Portland Oregonian
About the Author:
Maggie Stuckey is a veteran gardener and an expert on herbs and spices. She is the author of many wonderful, helpful books including: The Complete Herb Book, The Houseplant Encyclopedia, and Gardening from the Ground Up: Rock-Bottom Basics for Absolute Beginners. She lives in Portland, Oregon.
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- PublisherSt. Martin's Paperbacks
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0312960565
- ISBN 13 9780312960568
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages390
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