This month I chose to feature a cookbook. The Mediterranean Herb Cookbook is an excellent culinary resource for herb information and recipes. The book is not so much a cookbook of authentic Mediterranean recipes, but more of a collection of ideas and recipes that are true to the Mediterranean style of cooking. By that I mean cooking that uses fresh vegetables, fruits and grains, seasoned with one or more of the herbs native to the Mediterranean. The key to this style of cooking is simplicity. Soups, salads, grilled fish, olive oil and fresh herbs are the staple ingredients. I also found the methods in this book easy to follow and the ingredients readily available.

The recipes in this book include; soups, salads, sauces, marinades, herb oils, beverages, breads and sweets and more. Not only are the recipes great, there`s also an extensive listing of commonly used herbs along with information on each herb. If you`re wondering what the taste of a certain herb is or how to grow a particular herb, its all in the book. The photography is also worth mentioning. The food is beautifully presented with a simplicity typical of the Mediterranean. If you are interested in growing useful herbs and would like a great resource on how to use them once you`ve grown them, this is a great book for you.