Donna E. (impossible) reviewed Hints & Pinches- A Concise Compendium of Aromatics, Chutneys, Herbs, Relishes, Spices, and Other Such Concerns on + 3352 more book reviews
Back of book: A heap of food facts, a pinch of folklore, a dash of humor. Sample of ideas: rose geranium leaves for fruit pies; history of gin; hellfire mustard; Chinese Five Spices; edible parts of the day lily; medieval magic and celery seeds; cooking with beer.
