Thank you for the wonderful suggestions. I do not have any of these in my collection so off a hunting I will go. My newest is The Perfect Bite by Susan Belsinger. It’s also packed full of great herbal enhanced recipes.
Delicious: good word for Hann's book (especially the photos!), although I should have pointed out that she's in England and enjoys that British climate. Depending on where we live, our herb gardens are unique: temp, rainfall, soil.
What I like about that book, Sandy: it's a testimony to the way a passion can completely transform a life. Had to smile when her husband told her "stop reading and start digging." Story of my life.
Debbie, I found Pollan's book when I was researching the next China Bayles mystery (coming next year). China is an herbalist and those books have a "signature herb"--in this book (Forget Me Never), a group of herbs called "nootropics," cognitive enhancers. Pollan's chapter on coffee answered all my questions--and made me feel a lot better about my lattes! (And yes, lemon balm is considered in that group. Enjoyed your post!)
I’ve forgotten so much about Pollan’s book, I’ve decided to read it again. I love the China Bayles books. Been reading them for years. Thanks again for these recommendations and thank you for reading my post.
Thank you for these suggestions. I have read the Michael Pollan book and found it intriguing. I have ordered the other two, one from a used book source online and one from my library. I look forward to investigating them.
Thank you for the wonderful suggestions. I do not have any of these in my collection so off a hunting I will go. My newest is The Perfect Bite by Susan Belsinger. It’s also packed full of great herbal enhanced recipes.
Great recommendations, I love a good herb garden and am looking for some new non-fiction to read. These look delicious.
Delicious: good word for Hann's book (especially the photos!), although I should have pointed out that she's in England and enjoys that British climate. Depending on where we live, our herb gardens are unique: temp, rainfall, soil.
What I like about that book, Sandy: it's a testimony to the way a passion can completely transform a life. Had to smile when her husband told her "stop reading and start digging." Story of my life.
These all sound terrific Susan! Picking up .Judith Hann's book on herbs from the library later today.
Debbie, I found Pollan's book when I was researching the next China Bayles mystery (coming next year). China is an herbalist and those books have a "signature herb"--in this book (Forget Me Never), a group of herbs called "nootropics," cognitive enhancers. Pollan's chapter on coffee answered all my questions--and made me feel a lot better about my lattes! (And yes, lemon balm is considered in that group. Enjoyed your post!)
I’ve forgotten so much about Pollan’s book, I’ve decided to read it again. I love the China Bayles books. Been reading them for years. Thanks again for these recommendations and thank you for reading my post.
Thank you for these suggestions. I have read the Michael Pollan book and found it intriguing. I have ordered the other two, one from a used book source online and one from my library. I look forward to investigating them.