Bøker av Kathleen Connole

This very common wildflower has an amazing array of medicinal uses, is featured in making bitters and can be used in the kitchen as well. Its white flowers and feathery green foliage can be found growing as a native plant in a variety of habitats all over the Northern Hemisphere. In the garden it is undemanding, attracts pollinators, and is lovely in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The colorful cultivars add pleasing texture, different heights and brilliant hues to any flower or herb garden. Long before written history, this ancient herb was used as a remedy for many maladies and today, yarrow continues to be used by herbalists worldwide for numerous health conditions. The International Herb Association's selection of Yarrow as Herb of the Year(TM) 2024 highlights the many redeeming qualities of Achillea. Contributions from over a dozen herbal experts include the botany and natural history of yarrow, how it features in folklore, literature and poetry, and there are recipes from soup, fritters and puddings to teas, syrups, bitters and cocktails! There are formulations for health and beauty and in-depth information about yarrow's medicinal attributes. Filled with photos and detailed illustrations-this book inspires us to know and grow this incredible herb: Yippee for Yarrow!

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.