Book Review: The Edible Flower
Karen Meyers The Edible Flower, by Erin bunting and Jo Facer, offers and introduction to growing edible flowers and incorporating them into everyday cooking. They focus on flowers that add flavor as…
Book Review: Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
Karen First published in 1996, this updated version reflects the enormous growth and changes in herbal medicine that have occurred since it was first written. It combines information on the traditional…
Book Review: Ancient Remedies
In his book, Ancient Remedies, Dr. Josh Axe gives readers holistic options to pharmaceuticals for treating over 70 health issues. His options are based on treatments used for centuries in…
Book Review: Wild Remedies
Wild Remedies is a holistic guide to connecting with nature by developing a mutually beneficial relationship with plants. It focuses on the ethical and sustainable use of native plants for…
Book Review: Held By The Land
In Held By the Land, author Leigh Joseph presents a sensitive and unique approach to building a relationship with our natural surrounds. As an ethnobotanist and member of the Squamish…
Book Review: Self-Love Potions
Self-Love Potions by Cosmicvaleria (aka Valeria Kapusta) is a collection of herbal rituals and recipes aimed at enhancing one’s own happiness. Described as a witch and herbalist, the author brings…
Book Review: Weed All About It
In his book, Weed All About It, Danny Mallo presents a guide for growing and using marijuana. After giving background material, the author delves into the nits and grits of…
Book Review: Beerology
Do you pick your beer based on your mood, food or occasion? Probably not, but after reading Mirella Amato’s book, Beerology, you might consider it. With the rise of craft…
Book Review: Science of Spice
Also available by the title, Spice, with a red cover featuring pictures of various spices, Science of Spice by Dr. Stuart Farrimond, presents science-based principles for combining spices. The main…
Book Review: Beer, Food, and Flavor
Beer, Food, and Flavor, by Chef, Schuyler Schultz, provides a guide to pairing craft beer with food. The process begins with an introduction to the styles of beer, sensory components,…