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Fresh Herbs & Spices Book Recomendations?

I just discovered a wonderful wonderful wonderful Farmers market close by that has FRESH food from all over the world. I love to cook, however i am only used to working with the dried pre bottled stuff from McCormicks & etc..
Does anyone have any book recomendations on cooking with fresh herbs and the like? thx!

I have some links saved on my faves, and I like fresh herbs too. Here it go:
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ftapr03.htm
http://www.freshherbs.com/hints_and_tips/hints_and_tips_home/hints_and_tips.html
http://recipes.chef2chef.net/learn-to-cook/fresh-herbs/

Book: Fresh Ways With Salads By Lane Editors

Sly 2 part 19- It’s spice!!!! Eat fresh!!!!!

Jar, 32 oz Clear Straight-Sided Glass with Lid, 12 Jars: K $19.44 Keep your herbs and spices fresh in this glass jar with a twist-on lid. Dimensions: 3¾” wide x 6¾” tall.

Mulling Spices, Original: 1 lb: C $9.86 This is Starwest’s nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Mulled Cider Combine cider and mulling spices in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Strain the spices from the mixture and discard. Return the cider to pan and keep warm. The cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Mulling Spices Cert. Organic 1 lb: C $13.74 This is Starwest’s nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Mulled Cider: Combine cider and spice-filled tea infuser in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Remove the mulling bag from the heated mixture. The warm cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves Certified Organic: Orange peel, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

Mulling Spices, Cider Mate Blend Cert Organic 1 lb: K $14.4 Mulled Cider Combine cider and mulling spices in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Strain the spices from the mixture and discard. Return the cider to pan and keep warm. The cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Clear Curved-Shoulder Jar with Lid 12 count 32 fl oz: K $10.8 Keep your herbs and spices fresh in this glass jar with a twist on lid. Measure 6 3/4” high x 3 3/4” wide.

Mulling Spices, Cider Mate Original Spice Blend 1 lb: K $12.78 This is Frontier’s double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. A delicious spice mix. Use to mull cider, wine and juice. Cinnamon, allspice, orange and lemon peel, nutmeg, star anise, cloves, fenugreek and ginger. Mulled Cider Combine cider and mulling spices in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Strain the spices from the mixture and discard. Return the cider to pan and keep warm. The cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Mulling Spices, Cider Mate Citrus Spice Blend 1 lb: K $12.78 This is Frontier’s double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. A delicious spice mix. Use to mull cider, wine and juice. Cinnamon, orange peel, allspice, cloves and hibiscus. Mulled Cider Combine cider and mulling spices in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Strain the spices from the mixture and discard. Return the cider to pan and keep warm. The cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Mortar & Pestles Beige 4”, Marble: K $23.8 Our classic shape beige marble mortar and pestle is designed to facilitate fine grinding of a wide variety of herbs, spices, or grains. This centuries old method is still considered the best way of releasing the true aromatic flavors of fresh herbs and spices.

Mortar & Pestle Red 3 1/4”, Marble: K $21.23 Our classic shape red marble mortar and pestle is designed to facilitate fine grinding of a wide variety of herbs, spices, or grains. This centuries old method is still considered the best way of releasing the true aromatic flavors of fresh herbs and spices.

Mulling Spices, Original in Muslin Bag: 1.5 oz: C $1.79 Mulling Spice & Muslin Bag Mulled Cider Combine cider and muslin spice bag in a large pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Remove the mulling bag from the heated mixture. The warm cider is ready to be served as is. If spiking it, pour 1 ounce of the preferred liquor into each serving mug and fill with the hot cider. Can be sweetened to taste. One sweetening option is spiced butter. If the cider is to be embellished with the spiced butter, cream the butter and dark brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the spices and continue beating 1 minute more. Float a heaping teaspoon of the butter on top of each serving of hot cider. Store any leftover butter in the refrigerator for future batches of mulled cider. Spiced Butter ½ cups (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves

Pomegranate Digestive Candy 4 oz: B $7.14 A refreshing sweet and sour digestive candy. Fresh pomegranite liquid is pressed into small balls rolled along with herbs and spices to make a tangy, after meal candy to help ease of digestion.

Fit & Fresh Lunch On The Go: K $9.89 Lunch on the Go (5 ¼” x 7 ¾” x 4 ¼”) Includes 2 each of Small Containers and Small Lids, Ice Pack, Large Container and Large Lid Fit & Fresh chilled Lunch on the Go makes a workday picnic in the park an everyday event. Eat right and eat well when you pack your own delicious lunch and open up to six hours later to a level of freshness you never thought possible. You can, with Fit & Fresh.

For the Home Comforting Spices & Clove Air Freshening Spritz: K $9.89 A few discreet spritzes of this warm and fragrant blend of Indonesian clove and Madagascan vanilla oils works well for any room in your home or office.

Comforting Spices & Clove Electric Aromatherapy Air Freshener: K $13.49 No Description available

Comforting Spices & Clove Electric Aromatherapy Air Freshener Refill: K $6.29 No Description available

Mortar & Pestle Marble Black 4.25”: C $19.26 This heavy duty, stable mortar and pestle efficiently grinds herbs and spices. Mortars and pestles are an invaluable tool for any kitchen, as they are a splendid way to grind your own herbs for fresh powders; and they work wonderfully on barks, resins, berries and roots.

Mortar and Pestle 4" with 2 Screens Stainless Steel: C $29.22 This stainless steel mortar and pestle efficiently grinds herbs and spices, cleans easily and leaves no residue, odors or taste. Mortars and pestles are an invaluable tool for any kitchen, as they are a splendid way to grind your own herbs for fresh powders; and they work wonderfully on barks, resins, berries and roots.

Mortar And Pestle 4" White Porcelain: C $12.49 Height: 4” This porcelain mortar and pestle efficiently grinds herbs and spices. Mortars and pestles are an invaluable tool for any kitchen, as they are a splendid way to grind your own herbs for fresh powders; and they work wonderfully on barks, resins, berries and roots.

Mortar/Pestle 4.25 $17.12 Height: 4.25” This heavy duty, stable and more contemporary looking mortar and pestle efficiently grinds herbs and spices. Mortars and pestles are an invaluable tool for any kitchen, as they are a splendid way to grind your own herbs for fresh powders; and they work wonderfully on barks, resins, berries and roots. Mottled white marble.

Mortar & Pestle 3” Black Marble: C $13.92 Height: 3” This heavy duty, stable mortar and pestle efficiently grinds herbs and spices. Mortars and pestles are an invaluable tool for any kitchen, as they are a splendid way to grind your own herbs for fresh powders; and they work wonderfully on barks, resins, berries and roots.

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