Magic in Herbs

Magic in Herbs by Leonie De Sounin. Published by M Barrows & Co Inc, New York, NY, 1946. 1st Edition 5th Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Wear on binding edges. Content excellent. DJ synopsis pasted inside front cover. Orig owners name blanked out. 208 Pgs. Introduction by Miriam Birdseye. This is so much more than a cook book. It is a story of the Europe of long ago where the kitchen was a magic place presided over by the genius of ladies of the castles and entrusted to their gifted peasant cooks who used their herb gardens as passionately as a painter uses his palette. It is a book rich ;with remembrance of a picturesque world of life and color and the scent of herb gardens. This book will be a source of inspiration, Herbs are carefully classified; new uses are suggested; practical recipes tell how to achieve the most flavorful, savory dishes. Planting, care, drying of herbs etc. included. Description text copyright 2001 BooksForComfort. Item ID 4631.