Angielski
Ginger: Herb of the Year™ 2023 is a compilation of articles by contemporary herbalists, gardeners, farmers and cooks who are outstanding in their fields. The book is divided into three sections to cover the gamut of ginger information.
The "Knowing & Growing Ginger" section includes practical instructions for cultivating culinary ginger, ornamental species, and the American native wild ginger, Asarum. Understanding how ginger is propagated and its growing and dormant season will help the home herb gardener or small-scale farmer alike. Journey through the roles Zingiber plays in history, literature, language, folklore, and poetry.
"Ginger in the Kitchen" contains a host of recipes ranging from beverages to entrees and desserts written by famous and infamous cooks. Learn how to best handle and properly store the rhizomes fresh in the refrigerator, and also how to freeze, dry, pickle and candy. Let yourself be inspired by the mouthwatering traditional recipes, celebratory ethnic dishes and the zesty spark which ginger will add to familiar foods.
"Healing & Beauty with Ginger" is a compendium of botany, chemistry and medicinal properties from simple home remedies to formulas, preparations, and body care products. Be empowered by science and centuries of ethnobotanical information to use this safe and warming herb and its essential oil.
This book is fully illustrated with beautiful drawings and color photographs.
Herb of the Year™ books are published annually by the International Herb Association, P.O. Box 5667 Jacksonville, Florida 32247-5667, www.iherb.org.
