Scented treasures : aromatic gifts from kitchen & garden
Donaldson, Stephanie.
Scented treasures : aromatic gifts from kitchen & garden - Pownal, Vt. : Storey Communications, 1996. - 128 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
"A Storey Publishing book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index.
In the modern age of plug-in room fragrancers and spray polishes, Scented Treasures will show you how to scent your rooms with traditional gilded oranges, scented candles and polishes to make a Home Sweet Home, in every sense of these words. For food-lovers, there are aromatic recipes for preserved lemons, herbal vinegars, garlic confit, fiery chili oil, delicious spice biscuits, honey cake and orange wine, among other delights, while for health and beauty, you can. concoct a refreshing skin tonic, an herbal hair rinse and soothing lotions and creams. Gardeners will find this beautifully illustrated book packed with useful information about how to create a scented garden, as well as ideas for making up a variety of seasonal posies, garlands and pot pourris using fresh and dried flowers and herbs.
0882669303 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780882669304 (hardcover : alk. paper)
96010642
Nature craft.
Herbs--Utilization.
Cooking (Herbs)
Potpourris (Scented floral mixtures)
Herbal cosmetics.
Essences and essential oils.
Spices.
TT157 / .D628 1996
745.5
Scented treasures : aromatic gifts from kitchen & garden - Pownal, Vt. : Storey Communications, 1996. - 128 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
"A Storey Publishing book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index.
In the modern age of plug-in room fragrancers and spray polishes, Scented Treasures will show you how to scent your rooms with traditional gilded oranges, scented candles and polishes to make a Home Sweet Home, in every sense of these words. For food-lovers, there are aromatic recipes for preserved lemons, herbal vinegars, garlic confit, fiery chili oil, delicious spice biscuits, honey cake and orange wine, among other delights, while for health and beauty, you can. concoct a refreshing skin tonic, an herbal hair rinse and soothing lotions and creams. Gardeners will find this beautifully illustrated book packed with useful information about how to create a scented garden, as well as ideas for making up a variety of seasonal posies, garlands and pot pourris using fresh and dried flowers and herbs.
0882669303 (hardcover : alk. paper) 9780882669304 (hardcover : alk. paper)
96010642
Nature craft.
Herbs--Utilization.
Cooking (Herbs)
Potpourris (Scented floral mixtures)
Herbal cosmetics.
Essences and essential oils.
Spices.
TT157 / .D628 1996
745.5