{"product_id":"9781770850057","title":"Jekka's Herb Cookbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"What's exciting and clever about what Jekka has done with this book is that she's focused on a 'hit-list,' her top-50 cooking herbs of all time, and gives you delicious and exciting ways of using them.\" -- From the foreword.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Jekka McVicar -- whom Jamie Oliver dubbed the \"queen of herbs\" -- has assembled a special collection of her top-50 favorite herbs. Each herb is described in detail, including its Latin and common names as well as:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIts botanical features and varieties\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eA history of the herb in cooking\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to harvest and use the herb\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNon-culinary uses\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe most important and useful varieties of that herb\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSuggestions for using excess harvest\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJekka's Herb Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e also features 250 original recipes that use her top-50 garden herbs. The recipes include:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSalads\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStews\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBeverages\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDesserts\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMeat\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePoultry\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSeafood dishes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCondiments and sauces\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  There are international recipes, such as salsa verde, and familiar favorites, such as caraway seed cake. Extraordinary color illustrations highlight McVicar's knowledgeable and enthusiastic descriptions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  For cooks and herb gardeners, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJekka's Herb Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a fascinating guide to using herbs in practical and inspiring recipes.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jekka McVicar","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2012-07-04","offer_id":46011344290047,"sku":"9781770850057","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_0ebe3c64-b608-463c-801b-3deb8a5fb9b1.jpg?v=1723052476","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770850057","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}