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Herbarium

One Hundred Herbs · Grow · Cook · Heal
By Caz Hildebrand
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Herbarium by Caz Hildebrand explores the fascinating world of herbs, delving into their culinary uses, historical significance, and unique characteristics. It serves as a beautifully illustrated guide, highlighting how these plants can be incorporated into everyday cooking and offering insights into their health benefits. The book is both informative and visually engaging, perfect for anyone interested in the culinary arts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of herbs and their uses in cooking, as it blends art and nature beautifully. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stunning illustrations and want to explore the flavours and traditions of various herbs in your culinary adventures.

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A stylishly illustrated compendium of 100 herbs, designed to enrich our understanding of all their uses.

This isn't just a book for the kitchen—it's for the greenhouse, the medicine cabinet, the coffee table...

Award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand's Herbarium is a 21st-century reboot of the traditional herbal compendium. The visual genius behind the international bestseller The Geometry of Pasta, she has created abstract forms and vibrant colours to illustrate 100 essential herbs and to reveal their hidden properties.

From bergamot, comfrey and dill to sassafras, vervain and wasabi, all types of herbs are covered; each is explained through the fascinating history of their uses and symbolism. There are tips on how to use them as seasonings and how to create healing potions, as well as advice on when and how to grow them.

Herbarium celebrates all facets of herbs and all their life-enhancing properties.

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Herbarium by Caz Hildebrand is praised for its captivating design and inspiration, with Nigella Lawson describing it as exquisite. Yotam Ottolenghi lauds it for its informative, useful, and divine nature, suggesting it as both a culinary and decorative must-have. Its chic illustrations and comprehensive coverage of herbs are highlighted by various reviewers, making it a beloved addition to any kitchen.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500297018

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Caz Hildebrand is an artist and former graphic designer who co-founded Here Design. She is the award-winning designer of bestselling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. She is also the author and illustrator of The Grammar of Spice and An Anarchy of Chillies, both published by Thames & Hudson.

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