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Format: Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 312
Utgivningsdatum: 2010-02-08
Förlag: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Illustrationer: black & white line drawings
Dimensioner: 226 x 150 x 28 mm
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ISBN: 9780738719078

The Wild and Weedy Apothecary

Name: The Wild and Weedy Apothecary
Price: 265.00 SEK
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Author: Doreen Shababy
ISBN: 9780738719078

An A to Z Book of Herbal Concoctions, Recipes and Remedies, Practical Know-how and Food for the Soul

av Doreen Shababy

Häftad, Engelska, 2010-02-08

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Step off the beaten path and into nature's wild and weedy apothecary. In this warm and friendly guide, herbalist and author Doreen Shababy shares her deep, abiding love for the Earth and its gifts. She invites readers to be playful and adventurous as they learn how to use herbs to make a soothing salve, a fragrant tea, vibrant green salads, and other dishes to delight the palate as well as the eye. This extensive collection of herbal remedies, folk and food wisdom, and eclectic recipes from around the world represents a lifetime of the author's work in the forest, field, and kitchen. Organized in an easy and fun A to Z format, Shababy's knowledge of the subject and unique collection of wit and wisdom will speak to beginners and herb enthusiasts alike.

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Generous with her sources and references, Shababy's voluminous guide will help armchair naturalists and horticulturalists get the most out of nature's bounty without risking harm to themselves or the environment.--Publishers Weekly ...[D]oesn't disappoint readers.--The Plain Dealer (Ohio) A great cross-over herbal that brings the aspects of a medicinal herbal into the kitchen.--American Herb Association Quarterly Those who dare delve into this book may emerge with catnip on their breath, mud on their knees, wild fruit juices on their hands, and a mysterious, satisfied smile--the very image of a wild and weedy woman. Come on!--Susun S. Weed, wise wild woman herbalist and author of the Wise Woman Herbal series Doreen Shababy translates technical information for the lay person in a chatty, informal style. She weaves botanical nomenclature seamlessly with folk tales, herbal remedies, recipes, and personal anecdote to provide an enjoyable reading experience while sharing good, usable information. When you read this book, you'll feel like you're out in the fields on a beautiful spring day with a knowledgeable and entertaining friend. If you have ever wanted to know more about the wonder of wild herbs, Shababy will lead the way.--Deborah Duchon, former publisher of The Wild Foods Forum, and guest star on FoodNetwork's Good Eats with Alton Brown

Doreen Shababy spends her days gardening, writing, cooking, and crafting. Her writing has appeared in several publications, and she self-published a quarterly called Wild and Weedy-A Journal of Herbology. Shababy continues to network with others interested in herbalism and other healing arts.