Hints and Pinches : A Concise Compendium of Aromatics, Chutneys, Herbs, Relishes, Spices, and Other Such Concerns

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Pub. Date: 2001-10-01
Publisher(s): Natl Book Network
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Summary

In prose liberally spiced with whimsy and frivolity, "Hints & Pinches" is a compendium of the history, legend, and amusing anecdotes surrounding over 150 herbs and spices, as well as their offspring chutneys and relishes. Each entry is accompanied by one of Walter's own favorite recipes. Winner of the 2000 Palimpsest Prize. 125 illustrations.

Table of Contents

Foreword v
John T. Edge
Preface ix
Eugene Walter
Achiote, Annatto
1(3)
Ajowan
4(1)
Alexanders
5(1)
Alkanet
5(2)
Allium
7(1)
Allspice
8(4)
Aloe
12(1)
Anchovy
13(3)
Angelica
16(1)
Anise
17(2)
Artichoke
19(2)
Asafoetida
21(1)
Bamboo Shoots
22(2)
Basil
24(6)
Bay
30(2)
Beer
32(7)
Beets
39(4)
Bergamot
43(1)
Bitters
44(2)
Bouquet Garni
46(3)
Salad Burnet
49(1)
Butter
50(4)
Cactus Opuntia
54(2)
Calendula
56(1)
Capers
56(3)
Caraway
59(3)
Cardamom
62(3)
Carrot
65(4)
Cassia Buds
69(1)
Catmint, Catnip
70(1)
Celery
71(4)
Chamomile
75(2)
Cheese
77(5)
Chervil
82(3)
Chinese Five Spices
85(1)
Chives
86(2)
Chocolate
88(4)
Chutneys, Relishes
92(7)
Cinnamon
99(7)
Citrus
106(4)
Clovepink
110(1)
Cloves
111(2)
Cognac
113(2)
Comfrey
115(2)
Compotes
117(3)
Coriander
120(2)
Costmary, Alecost
122(2)
Cranberries
124(5)
Cresses
129(3)
Cucumber
132(3)
Cumin
135(3)
Curry
138(3)
Curry Leaf
141(1)
Curry Plant
142(2)
Dandelion
144(1)
Day Lilies
145(3)
Elder
148(2)
Elecampane
150(2)
Endive
152(1)
Eucalyptus
153(3)
Fennel
156(4)
Fenugreek
160(2)
File
162(2)
Garlic
164(9)
Scented Geraniums
173(3)
Gin
176(2)
Ginger
178(4)
Ginkgo Nut
182(1)
Good King Henry
183(1)
Gooseberry
184(3)
Holly
187(2)
Honey
189(3)
Hop
192(1)
Horehound
193(2)
Horseradish
195(5)
Hyssop
200(3)
Jerusalem Artichokes
203(1)
Juniper Berries
204(2)
Ketchup
206(7)
Kiwi
213(3)
Kudzu Vine
216(4)
Lavender
220(2)
Leek
222(3)
Lemon
225(4)
Lemon Balm
229(1)
Lemon Grass
230(1)
Lemon Verbena
231(2)
Liquorice
233(1)
Lovage
234(3)
Mace
237(2)
Maidenhair Fern
239(1)
Mango
240(3)
Marinades
243(4)
Marjoram, Oregano
247(2)
Melilot
249(1)
The Mints
250(4)
Mirliton
254(4)
Mistletoe
258(2)
Mustard Seeds
260(7)
Myrrh
267(1)
Nasturtium
268(2)
Noyau
270(1)
Nutmeg
271(3)
Paprika
274(3)
Parsley
277(2)
Peanut
279(3)
Pennyroyal
282(2)
Persimmon, Date Plum
284(4)
Physalis
288(3)
Pineapple, King-Pine
291(5)
Pink Peppercorns
296(2)
Pomander
298(2)
Pomegranate
300(3)
Poppy
303(3)
Purslane
306(2)
Radish
308(3)
Rocket
311(3)
Rosemary
314(3)
Rue
317(3)
Saffron
320(3)
Sage
323(4)
Salt
327(7)
Sassafras
334(3)
Savory
337(2)
Sesame, Benne
339(3)
Sorrel
342(3)
Star Anise
345(3)
Sunflower
348(3)
Tamarind, Indian Date
351(1)
Tansy
352(2)
Taro
354(2)
Tarragon, Estragon
356(3)
Tequila
359(5)
Thyme
364(2)
Turmeric, Curcuma
366(3)
Valerianella, Mache
369(1)
Vanilla
369(3)
Verjuice
372(2)
Vermouth
374(1)
Vervain
375(1)
Vinegar
376(9)
Violet
385(3)
Wild Rice
388(2)
Willow
390(3)
Woodruff
393(2)
Yellow Jessamine
395(2)
Recipe Index 397

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