Herb Gardens 2007 Calendar: Recipes & Herbal Folklore

Cooks, gardeners and anyone who cherishes the magic of herbs will enjoy entering this world of flavor, fragrance and color. Herbs have been used for centuries on every continent in cooking, medicines, perfumes and crafts. More than just a calendar, this is a resource to be kept.

Herbs can be used in foods from appetizers to desserts, as shown in the easy and sumptuous recipes. Plus, a wealth of herbal folklore, remedies and growing tips are offered every other day. Photographer/author Maggie Oster has written and taken pictures for numerous books on gardening and cooking. She has also served as regional editor for the National Gardening Association’s website.

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Thyme is sometimes called the “blending herb,” as it melds flavors together in marinades, soups and stews.

Strongly antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal, thyme tea is good for coughs, colds and digestive upsets.