Classic Spice Blends (ingredient lists) Apple Pie Spice, Barbeque Spice, Chili Powder, Crab Boil/Shrimp Spice, Curry Powder, Herb Seasoning, Italian Seasoning, Mixed Pickle Spices, Mixed Vegetable Flakes, Poultry Seasoning, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Seafood Seasoning, Seasoned Salt
Spice Reference Library The Modern Spice Shelf, Things to Consider When Buying Spices, Proper Storage and Handling of Spices, Spices and Diet, The Spice Equivalent Chart (how many tsp. of a dried herb or spice make up an ounce), Spice Definitions and Glossary
Spices - Tips and Techniques
A pinch of this, a teaspoon of that, Getting Started, Seasoning Storage, Shelf Life, Go Withs,
Herbs that Compliment Each Other
Kathy's Notes
History and Descriptions: Allspice, Anise Seed, Basil, Bay, Caraway, Cardamom, Celery, Cloves, Coriander and Cilantro, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Mustard
Spice Notes
Monthly Newsletter: Focus on vanilla extract and the problems with vanilla extract from Mexico, Arrowroot and the confusion with tapioca starch, Irradiation of spices, Sensory evaluation of spice quality, ETO fumigation: the risks and alternatives, Saffron, The World's Most Expensive Spice, Common Spices May Help Diabetics, Certified Organic - The Smart Choice!
Herb Notes
Monthly Newsletter: Importance of genetic diversity; history of corn, Yerba Mate in the culture of Argentina, Cat's claw: legend, cultivation and trade, Kava: Libation of the Gods, Dong Quai: The Empress of Herbs, Ginseng: Red, White and True?, Goldenseal Masking of Drug Tests From Fiction to Fallacy, Goldenseal: Rich Root Recovery
Potpourri: The Art of Fragrance Crafting
Fundamentals of Fragrance: History and Lore, The Mysterious Power of Fragrance, Perfume Elements of a Potpourri, Fragrance Classifications
Equipment and Methods: Equipment, Blending Your Potpourri, Make It a Safe Experience
Formulas: Fragrant Crafts and Gifts: Showing Off Your Potpourri, Simmering Potpourri, Sachets and Pastilles, Fragrant Ornaments for Any Season, Create Perfumes and Colognes, The Complete Bathing Experience, Incense, Fragrant Wreaths
Appendixes: Quality and Effect Vocabulary, Standard Units of Measurement, Volume-to-Weight Chart, Skin Allergy Test, Fragrance Vocabulary, Olfactory Perception Test, Standard Dilution Procedure, Alcohol Dilution Chart, Sources of Essential Oils Used in Perfume
Aromatherapy Recipes and Safety Tips
Cedarwood and Patchouli Recipes, Eucalyptus and Peppermint Recipes, Juniper and Pine Recipes, Lavender and Orange Recipes, Lemon and Ylang Recipes
Recipes American Ginseng Root Slices, American Ginseng Root Powder, American Ginseng Extract, American Ginseng Root Tea, American Ginseng Liquer Extract, Fresh Ginseng And Fish Soup, American Ginseng & Chicken (Beef or Pork), American Ginseng Savory Stuffing, American Ginseng Banana Muffins
Recipes Rose Paper Recipe, Rose Potpourri, Scrambled Rose Omelet, Rose Petal Sandwiches, Jungle Rose and Spearmint Tea, Honey Glazed Chicken with Jungle Roses, Quail in Rose Petal Sauce, Linguini and Jungle Rose Petal Pesto, Oatmeal Rose Honey Facial, Rose Water, Rose Water Toner
Kathie's Herb Page
Info and Recipes
Kathie's herb garden, About that herb, Crafts, Recipes to Bathe By, Edible Flowers, Harvest those herbs!!, Cooking Recipes, Biblical Herbs Flowers & Their Meanings, Flavored Vinegars
Landscape Consulting Services
Rose Recipes
A Brief History of Cooking with Roses, Rules when Cooking with Roses - a 'must read' before you begin trying these yourself Rose Condiments: Rose Hip Apple Wine Jam, Rose Hip Jam or Jelly - basic recipes, Rose Honey, Rose Sugar, Rose Syrup - used as a sweetener or topping, Rose Tarragon Vinegar, Rosewater and Sweetened Rosewater (non-alcoholic) the basic, non-distilled recipe Appetizers with Roses: Bosc Pear Poached in Rosewater, Chilled Pear Soup with Rose petals, Fresh Fruit Cocktail with Rose Honey Salads and Dressings: Rose Mayonnaise - an alternative dressing for Rose-Tarragon Vinaigrette, Rose Tarragon Vinaigrette, Chilled Fresh Asparagus with Rose Tarragon Vinaigrette, Chilled Fresh Green Beans with Rose Tarragon Vinaigrette, Fresh Garden Greens and Rose Blossoms with Rose Tarragon Vinaigrette, Tuna Rose Salad with Rose Mayonnaise Entrées: Broiled Country Quail with Rosewater Sauce, Broiled Rose Pork Medallions with Rose Almond Apple Garni, Farm-raised Talapia with Roseye Desserts: Persian Princess Rose Cake, Rose Custard with Fresh Blueberries, Stuffed Baked Apple with Rose Syrup and Toasted Almonds Other Garden-to-Recipe Recipes: Basil & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette, Grandma's Rose Potpourri, Herbed Olive Bread, Rockfish with Spring Herbs, Rose Apple Holiday Bread, Twice baked Potatoes with Rosemary
Growing Herbs
Your Own Herb Business, Herbs in Your Home, Windowsill gardening & Overwintering Herbs, Herbs Outdoors, The Herb Garden and the Recipe Garden
Preserving Herbs
Herbal Jelly Flavor Combinations, Preserving the Herbal Harvest with Herb Jellies: Basic Herb Jelly Recipes, How To make an herbal infusion, Herb and Fruit Juice Combinations, Harvesting And Preserving Herbs, Herb Sugars And Crystallized Herbs, Salting Herbs, How to Freeze Herbs, How to Dry Herbs; Drying the Harvest - Tips from an expert: Microwave oven, Conventional Oven, Food Dehydrator, Gas Oven, Dehydrating Oast (drying oven), Storage, Tips, Speaking of Bugs; Drying Herbs: Harvesting and Preserving Roses, How to Freeze Herbs: Freezing Leaf Teas, The Basics: The Basics: Freeze herbs whole, Freeze individual leaves or stems, Mince herbs and freeze them in water in an ice cube tray, Make herbs into paste to freeze.
