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Author of four cookbooks and creator of the Riversong Herbal Handbook Series, Pat Crocker writes for international magazines, newspapers and corporate clients. Her book, The Juicing Bible won 'Best in the World' in the nutrition category in Perigueux France, 2000. To order Pat's books and the unique food or herb products she endorses, fill out the order form and mail to Riversong Herbals.
Herbal Handbook Series
In 2004, Pat Crocker began work on a collection of small books that focus on one herb (or a group of herbs or spices favoured in the cuisine of a region) and published by Riversong Herbals. Each book features one or more expert contributors with credentials in growing, using and teaching about herbs. Titles in this series planned for release in 2005 and 2006 are:
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The Vegetarian Cook's Bible - available now, 385 pages, indexed, 16 colour pages.
ISBN: 0-7788-0153-5 Cooking with a rainbow of natural, whole foods provides a wide range of choices and combinations, and allows for a seasonal pantry of ingredients as well as a spontaneous and simple way of preparing them. There are also extraordinary health benefits that can be derived by following a vegetarian lifestyle since the nutrients found in plant-based foods play an important role in preventing disease. This book provides in-depth information on seven body systems and how to eat to keep them healthy. $27.95 CDN, $22.95 USD + 7% GST + $2 shipping. Order |
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The Smoothies Bible - available now, 320 pages, indexed.
ISBN: 0-7788-0063-6 Packed with nutrients and low in calories, smoothies are a fast, easy, and great tasting way to achieve good health. The Smoothies Bible is the most comprehensive source of information to explore and detail the health benefits of fruits, vegetables and herbs for these easy-to-make-drinks. Over 300 recipes, 80 common health concerns detailed by medical herbalist, Susan Eagles make this book an outstanding healthy tool. $25 CDN, $19 USD + 7% GST + $2 shipping. Order |
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The Juicing Bible - available now, 288 pages, indexed.
ISBN: 0-7788-0019-9 Here you'll find a fully illustrated reference documenting the nutritive values and healing properties of over 185 fruits, vegetables and herbs. Over 250 different juice recipes and over 80 common health conditions provide solid healthy benefits to people at all stages of wellness. $25 CDN, $19 USD + 7% GST + $2 shipping. Order |
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Tastes of the kasbah - available now, 94 pages, indexed. ISBN: 0-9736913-1-X The cuisine of Morocco is at once hot-sweet, aromatic, and alluring. Culinary herbalist Pat Crocker combines tastes from the magic spice route with an experienced hand and shows how to use exotic herbs and spices such as turmeric, saffron and coriander in delicious everyday meals. This handbook helps you unlock the secrets of Moroccan cooking using the convenience of modern day tools. $12 CDN, $10 USD, $10 EU + 7% GST + $1 shipping. Order |
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oregano: 2005 Herb of the Year - available now, 68 pages, indexed . ISBN: 0-9736913-0-1 A book dedicated to Origanum, the genus to which the spicy Mediterranean herb oregano and its close relative, fragrant marjoram belong. This book gives advice from grower and herb king, Conrad Richter (Richter's Herbs, Canada), and Susan Belsinger, writer, educator and author of over a dozen herbal cookbooks. With information on varieties, history, lore, how to grow and how to use oregano and marjoram in the kitchen, this book is a perfect gift for cooks and gardeners. $12 CDN, $10 USD, $10 EU + 7% GST + $1 shipping. Order |
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pelargoniums: 2006 Herb of the Year - by Pat Crocker, Caroline Amidon and Joyce Brobst,
available now, 96 pages, indexed, 8 Color pages, indexed.
ISBN: 0-9736913-2-X They were the darlings of the Victorians, the first perfume for centuries, and now they are back in fashion. Pelargoniums, as the genus of Scented Geraniums is called, are sweeping the plant world off its feet with leaves so real in their scent chocolate mint, attar of roses, nutmeg, old spice that they must be sniffed to be believed. Joyce Brobst and Caroline Amidon, two of AmericaÕs top pelargonium educators contribute to this user-friendly book about these fascinating plants. $14 CDN, $12 USD, $12 EU + 7% GST + $1 shipping. Order |
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The Healing Herbs Cookbook - out of print until further notice, 192 pages, indexed. ISBN: 0-7788-0004-0 Pat Crocker explains in detail, the health benefits of over thirty herbs (some common, some not so well known) and shows you how to include these 'helping plants' in delicious, easy, everyday recipes. One hundred and fifteen vegetarian recipes ranging from soups and starters to desserts and beverages that incorporate whole, natural ingredients with a wide variety of healing herbs are available. Out of Print until further notice. |
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