{"id":1491,"date":"2008-05-17T16:42:00","date_gmt":"2008-05-17T16:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2008\/05\/17\/mother-natures-herbal-is-one-bad-mother\/"},"modified":"2008-05-17T16:42:00","modified_gmt":"2008-05-17T16:42:00","slug":"mother-natures-herbal-is-one-bad-mother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themagicalbuffet.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2008\/05\/17\/mother-natures-herbal-is-one-bad-mother\/","title":{"rendered":"“Mother Nature’s Herbal” is One Bad Mother!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those of you who know me, know that nature and I do not get along.  <\/span>I am allergic to just about anything that grows: trees, flowers, grass, and hair on all the cuddliest of pets.  <\/span>This may cause you to ask, why in the world would I ask to review “Mother Nature’s Herbal” by Judith Griffin.  <\/span>Easy, I never developed any food allergies and this girl loves to eat!  <\/span>I was excited to learn what things I ate and drank that may already be beneficial and if there were any other yummy options out there to try.
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<\/span>Well “Mother Nature’s Herbal” met, and exceeded, my expectations.  <\/span>After being out of print for nearly ten years, I can understand why it has been brought back.  <\/span>Firstly, the book is a visual dream.  <\/span>The cover has a beautiful aged Victorian appearance, and there are delightful vintage illustrations throughout.  <\/span>Enough about the visuals though, because books are to be read!
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<\/span>This book is insanely thorough.  <\/span>I’ve read my fair share of “herbals” before, and the amount of information here buries all of them combined.  <\/span>Section one is entitled “A Cultural Herbal” and man she isn’t kidding around!  <\/span>Native American, Mayan, colonial America, medieval era, Indian, Oriental, Mediterranean, and other cultures are all represented here.  <\/span>Unlike other books, Griffin doesn’t just give you a list and move on.  <\/span>Each chapter gives you a lesson in the culture and history of herbal use of the region, along with the author’s personal experiences of learning and working with the herbs.  <\/span>In addition, the big pay off for me…recipes!  <\/span>For instance, want to know how to make a colonial Thanksgiving turkey, pesto genovese, or paneer?  <\/span>Then buy this book!  <\/span>Now, not only can I justify my love of Indian food because of its herbal health benefits, I can try making some of my favorite dishes!
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<\/span>The second section of “Mother Nature’s Herbal” is “Grow and Use Your Own Herbs”.  <\/span>Not being the hands in the earth kind of gal, this part wasn’t nearly as exciting.  <\/span>That said, it was detailed, but written plainly enough, that even a indoors gal like myself could clearly understand how to grow a garden.  <\/span>Griffin covers just about anything you may want to know: how to grow your herbs organically, landscape plans for themed herb gardens, using old roses, and so much more.
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<\/span>After that, she advises you on what to do with your herbal harvests, such as herb vinegars, no salt herbal blends, teas, and again, much more.  <\/span>There is also a section devoted to the use of essential oils and flower essences that you may make out of your harvest.  <\/span>There’s even a growing guide, nutrient guide, and purchasing guide in the appendices.
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<\/span>“Mother Nature’s Herbal” is a fabulous resource, whether you’re a gardener, or just someone who likes to learn more about the food you eat.
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Those of you who know me, know that nature and I do not get along.  I am allergic to just about anything that grows: trees, flowers, grass, and hair on all the cuddliest of pets.  This may cause you to ask, why in the world would I ask to review “Mother Nature’s Herbal” by Judith …<\/p>\n

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