Launch of New e-book ‘Everything You Need to Know about Herbs’

Nov. 15, 2009 - PRLog -- Herbs are flavouring agents which enrich the aroma of food. Throughout centuries, many a herb cook has developed the art of cooking with fresh herbs. Dr. Patricia’s book renews the belief that using herb for cooking helps a family serve and eat delicious and nutritious food.
She delves into the world of herbs and brings out answers to all questions regarding different types of herbs, their medicinal purposes, ways to grow and store herbs, how to make spice rubs, cooking with fresh herbs, all time favorite recipes and much more that makes using herb for cooking enjoyable.

Some of the topics covered in this book include:
What are herbs, history of herbs, herbs and Ayurveda, herbal vitamins and herbal nutritional supplements, herbs for beauty & health benefits, natural treatments for common ailments, herbal tea, how to grow, dry & store herbs, most common herb for cooking, how to use herbs in cooking, how to make rubs and spices from herbs, recipes using herbs, gardening tools and materials to grow herbs, additional places to find recipes using herbs, where to buy exotic herbs and many more.

Whether it is for medicinal purposes or just great flavor, herbs help create a healthy bond between food and family. From understanding the basics about herbs to cooking delicious dishes with fresh herbs, Dr. Patricia offers to recreate a platter of healthy, authentic recipes. The book features culinary herbs and spices, specific cooking techniques with herbs and includes recipes appealing to the eye and senses.

Available for download here http://recipesforthefamily.com/Book/HerbsSalePage.html

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Patricia loves food and her family. She lives in San Francisco and also spends part of the year in New York, enjoying the best of the two cities. She loves being a herb cook, while she also loves to travel and experience good wines. She cherishes her connections to authentic food and people around the world. “Friends and family always ask me about certain recipes. What better way to share the love of food than with a book dedicated to recipes and the family? There is no better way!” says Patricia.