Maiga Werner

The immense diversity of scents and flavours offered by aromatic herbs is truly a gift from nature one that has been part of human culinary habits for millennia. In this fascinating volume, herb expert Maiga Werner takes us on a culinary journey through the appealing world of garden and wild herbs. Structured by season, the book covers more than 90 different culinary and aromatic herbs which grow around the globe. It contains many mouth-watering recipes, all of which feature herbs as the central element. It also offers a host of useful background information on the origin, usage, and traditional preparation of herbs, as well as gardening tips. Last but not least, a number of acclaimed chefs reveal their own favourite recipes with herbs.