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Summary: The best cookbook on the market
Review: I have made almost every recipe in this book, and there has not been one that was not AMAZING. The instructions are very clear and make it easy to prepare his fabulous recipes in your own kitchen. Any time I serve something from this book people always go crazy over it. You really can't believe that food can taste so good! There are lots of recipes for vegetarian dishes, and a lot of them can be made vegetarian if needed. I really cannot say enough good things about this book-- I always give it as a gift to people because it is a treasure to have in your kitchen!
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Summary: Best ever book for culinary herbs
Review: I received this book as a gift, and it not only inspired me to cook some of the best meals I've ever eaten, it also inspired me to devote some garden space to an herb garden that actually gets *used*. Jerry Traumfeld has all the info here you'll ever need for growing, harvesting, and using herbs in delicious meals. The plant info is more than simply a list of plants. He has recommendations for which ones to grow and how many, info on what part of the plant to harvest -- and when and how. Did you let the cilantro bolt and go to seed? No worries, use the seeds (corriander). Trimming back the fennel? Dry the stalks and use them to smoke salmon!Just made the raspberry/rose geranium sorbet last weekend (as well as that smoked salmon, which uses a simple stovetop method), and would never have dreamed that raspberries and rose geranium leaves from the backyard would yield the absolute best-tasting dessert imaginable. Bright raspberry flavor with a rosewater finish. Heavenly! I hope to someday dine at The Herbfarm. But in the meantime I have this book as a guide to marry my gardening and cooking. The Herbfarm's loss in their fire is everyone's gain, since it gave Jerry the time to work on this book. Viva la Herbfarm 2 and this cookbook!
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Summary: Best of the Genre A Classic
Review: I teach classes in growing and cooking with herbs. I have never found a more infomative, beautifully laid out and designed book on herbs.Like "Herbs and Spices" by Waverly Root It is chocked full of information and recipes. But somehow Jerry Trauneld's experience and passion for herbs shines through in a delightful user friendly way. This book is bound to become a classic.
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Summary: Cookbook for Chef's on Herbs
Review: I've been gourmet cooking and growing most of my own herbs now for years, some successfully, and others not so. In looking for some aid with what ails my herb garden, sought this one out as possibility.
It provided what I needed and more. What I needed was some specific help with cultivation and amount of each herb for the kitchen. Exactly one of the main portions of this book. The bonus is the exciting recipe collection that composes this award winning cookbook.
Feast your eyes and tastebuds on: Roasted Asparagus Salad with Fried Sage; Smoked Trout and Corn Pudding; Individual Crab and Lemon Thyme Souffles with Chervil Sauce; Shrimp and Tarragon Risotto; Poached Salmon Fillets with Tarragon Sauce; Grilled Flank Steak with Oregano Marinade; Apple-Rosemary Souffle; Red Pepper and Hazlenut Sauce.
If you're serious about cooking, this is must have on your shelves. Herbs and fresh ones are a must, and this provides advice from a pro oriented towards whatever size garden one can have.
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Summary: at long last...
Review: I've been waiting for The Herb Farm cookbook for years andyears! Now that I've got it, I can't imagine life without it. I'moverjoyed that it has finally been published. Jerry Traunfeld is a rare culinary/artistic genius with a truly magic touch. Simple, elegant, beautifully written--this cookbook is a gem! It's the next best thing to having Jerry Traunfeld right beside you in the kitchen. Magnificent!
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Summary: The best cookbook out there
Review: If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. My friends and I get together about twice a month for "herbfarm dinners" where we plan a menu from the book and then cook what have been the BEST meals we have ever had. We rate each dish when we are finished, and we haven't come across anything we dislike (and we have made about 3/4 of the recipes in there!). The fresh herbs and combinations that Traunfeld uses are simply amazing. It's great that we have been able to cook for ourselves some of the best food we have ever had. If you live someplace where fresh herbs are hard to come by (and a variety of them as well-- there are some used in here that you probably havent heard of before) then you may want to do some research beforehand to see if you can find the ingredients through mail order herb suppliers or something. Luckily we live in Seattle where there is a public market with lots of fresh herbs, though this book has also inspired us to start our own herb gardens! We hardly ever have to buy them anymore. You will not be disappointed with the recipes in this book-- they are FABULOUS. It also has all kinds of information regarding how to pair herbs, how to buy, store and prepare them. It's a good buy.
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Summary: The best cookbook out there
Review: If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. My friends and I get together about twice a month for "herbfarm dinners" where we plan a menu from the book and then cook what have been the BEST meals we have ever had. We rate each dish when we are finished, and we haven't come across anything we dislike (and we have made about 3/4 of the recipes in there!). The fresh herbs and combinations that Traunfeld uses are simply amazing. It's great that we have been able to cook for ourselves some of the best food we have ever had. If you live someplace where fresh herbs are hard to come by (and a variety of them as well-- there are some used in here that you probably havent heard of before) then you may want to do some research beforehand to see if you can find the ingredients through mail order herb suppliers or something. Luckily we live in Seattle where there is a public market with lots of fresh herbs, though this book has also inspired us to start our own herb gardens! We hardly ever have to buy them anymore. You will not be disappointed with the recipes in this book-- they are FABULOUS. It also has all kinds of information regarding how to pair herbs, how to buy, store and prepare them. It's a good buy.
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Summary: The Best Herb Book I've Ever Read!
Review: If you're in need of a great book on herbs, this is the book for you. Although I have never had the pleasure of visiting The Herbfarm, the cookbook has allowed me to transform my kitchen into my own personal herb palace! I never knew herbing could be this fun!
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Summary: An essential reference
Review: Jerry Traunfeld has given us an excellent guide to growing, handling, and cooking with fresh herbs and edible flowers. He offers familiar as well as novel recipes that are simple yet far from boring. He also includes attractive full-color photos of finished dishes, botanical watercolors of herbs, and a helpful glossary. In sum, this is a valuable and well-researched book from an enthusiastic chef who shares his knowledge and expertise in a sincere and straightforward manner. "The Herbfarm Cookbook" sits alongside another great favorite of mine, Sonia Uvezian's "Recipes and Remembrances from an Eastern Mediterranean Kitchen," a brilliant and highly original volume featuring fascinating text and exceptional recipes that make imaginative use of herbs (and spices). Both Traunfeld and Uvezian write remarkably clear recipes that even beginners can follow without difficulty. Every lover of good food should acquire these two books, which are certain to become classics.
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Summary: The most used cookbook in my collection
Review: My wife and I love this book. Out of all the cookbooks I have, this is the one I visit most frequently. The herb combinations are wonderful. The writing style is comfortable and entertaining. I write comments to every recipe I try and this book has more ink marks than any other I own. Jerry's suggestions for alternatives to herbs are very helpful when I find I don't have the main ingredients. His recipes pack a wallop of flavor that intrigue the palate. Try the Green-Roasted Fish Fillets (my wife's favorite), the Almond-and-Herb-Breaded Chicken (try it on a picnic....wow! what a flavor) or the Dilled Chicken Piccata (delicious). Another favorite of ours, Potatoes with Rosemary and Lavender. Jerry does wonders with herbs, try it and enjoy..I don't think you will be disappointed.
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