The Culture of Herbs and Spices

This informative book is full of fascinating information about the Ancient, Medieval, Victorian and Present-Day beliefs about the medicinal and supernatural powers of

150 herbs and spices.

Inside this book:

• Details about the connections of herbs and spices in mythology, religion, folklore, poetry and literature

• Intriguing, hard to find tidbits about the place of many herbs and spices in our history and culture

• Details on each herb/spice's description, growing habits, and culinary uses

• Many unique, hard-to-find herbal recipes such as Nasturtium Capers, Ginger Beer, Horehound Candy, and Violet Liqueur

• Fun and interesting trivia

There are chapters on:

• Edible Flowers

• The Victorian Language of Flowers

• Edible Flowers

• Herbal Amulets

• Herbal Aphrodisiacs

• Instructions in the art of herb crafting

• How to make your own Herb Salts, Herb Sugars and Herb/Fruit Cordials

• How to prepare Herb Butters, Herb Jellies, Herb Creams, Herb Ointments, Herb Bath Bags, Bath Salts and Bath Bombs, Herbal After Bath Splash, and more