Vibrant Botanicals - Transformational Recipes Using Adaptogens & Other Healing Herbs A

Zusatztext “Herbs are literally the spice of life. They provide vitality, energy, healing—and all in a package that not only provides zing, pop, and flavor but supports digestion, mood, and immunity. Jennifer’s gorgeous cookbook takes the mystery out of using herbs as part of your daily life and gives you the recipes that take them from farm to table, while making your food your medicine; and your medicine, delicious food.” —Aviva Romm, MD, herbalist and author of Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health “What joy to have an herbal cookbook that combines medicine with pleasure through vibrant, tempting recipes that cater to both body and palate. Jennifer McGruther transports us through the seasons with warming herbs for winter and cooling ones for summer, along with kitchen tips for boosting our spirits, calming our nerves, and staying healthy all year.” —Darra Goldstein, founding editor of Gastronomica and author of Beyond the North Wind “I’ve always thought of herbs as the lively Border Collies of the food world that can make a vegetable or a fruit go in this or that direction—which they can and do. But this book by Jennifer McGruther goes so much further into the realm of herbs that I am truly humbled. Vibrant Botanicals is exactly that—vibrant plants—and the photographs are equally vibrant (and gorgeous!).” —Deborah Madison, author of In My Kitchen and Vegetable Literacy “Kitchen medicine is the best medicine. The more herbs you can get into each meal, the better! Vibrant Botanicals is the perfect companion to help you do just that—infuse your food with flavorful healing herbs that dish up health at every meal. From popular standards such as fire cider and turmeric milk to healing elixirs that boost immunity and nourish brain health, these recipes are full of seasonal wisdom and delicious inspiration. This is a gorgeous book destined to inspire nourishing culinary culture for you and your loved ones.” —Kami McBride, author of The Herbal Kitchen Informationen zum Autor Jennifer McGruther, NTP , is a holistic nutritionist, herbalist, and the author of three cookbooks, including The Nourished Kitchen and Broth and Stock . She’s also the creator of Nourished Kitchen, a popular website that celebrates traditional foodways, herbal remedies, and fermentation. She teaches workshops on natural foods and herbalism, and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest. Klappentext 75 nourishing recipes using adaptogens, herbs, and botanicals to heal, energize, and calm. Adaptogens (plant extracts that help the body adapt to stress) and herbs are some of the most potent sources of energy and immunity--plus they have a whole host of additional health benefits. When used properly, these plants provide a wealth of healing powers. Cookbook author and blogger Jennifer McGruther of Nourished Kitchen guides readers through the properties of herbal energetics and how to gain the most from these vibrant sources. Jennifer explains each function and application, and how to distill them into tinctures, saturated oils, teas and tisanes, vinegars, and more. And while store-bought adaptogenic powders and elixirs from popular retailers may set you back about $40 per jar, Jennifer's creations only cost a few dollars to create at home. Vibrant Botanicals provides 75 recipes for helping you feel your best using herbal infusions. You'll discover how ginseng and maca naturally awaken the body and can be incorporated into granolas, lattes, and smoothies to jump-start your day. Garlic, chaga, reisihi, and more star in homemade broth and fire cider to help build immunity, while passionflower, ashwaganda, and chamomile are mixed into creamy milk blends and teas to ensure a restful sleep. Whether you are looking to fortify digestion, balance hormonal rhythms, lift your spirit, or just enjoy a good night's re...

Product details

• Authors: Jennifer McGruther
• Publisher: Ten Speed
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2021
• EAN: 9781984858955
• ISBN: 978-1-984858-95-5
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 208 mm x 236 mm x 26 mm
• Subject: Guides > Food & drink > Healthy cuisine, light cuisine