This compendium covers every herb and spice used in the kitchen, giving fascinating facts about cultivation, storage, preservation and culinary uses. It also offers delightful projects and recipes for scented gifts, and decorative items around the home, as well as delicious recipes from around the world. With tips and instructions on making spice rubs and pastes, herb mixtures and sachets, this book holds all you need for making the most of these fragrant and taste-enhancing ingredients. Lavishly illustrated throughout with step-by-step images, and a photograph of the finished item, this book guides you through every possible use of herbs and spices.