The definitive guide to growing and cooking with herbs throughout the harsh winter months.

When you think of Christmas, what smells come to mind? The aroma of gingersnaps, warm apple cider, or glazed ham?

What about when you think of recipes that warm your soul? Can you smell the herbs and spices, mixing together and simmering in the kitchen, making your mouth water?

Long ago, the winter months were nothing short of brutal – with harsh weather and little food, our ancestors were left cold and hungry.

But now when we think of the winter months, we think of family gatherings, warm fires, and, of course, delicious food.

Nowadays, we kick off the holiday season by creating warm, flavorful meals at Thanksgiving that draw our friends and family together around the table to share memories, laughs, and good times.

And we carry this throughout the holiday season – sending cookies and other treats to loved ones far and near, having holiday parties at work full of food and laughter, and ending the season with everyone’s favorite – Christmas dinner.

Often, though, these winter months are also a time of sickness, with things like the flu running rampant. But what if there was a way to combine your love of cooking with the healing powers of winter herbs and spices so you could keep your family both happy and healthy?

This guide was designed to do just that.

In this informative book, you will discover:

• The 8 essential winter spices you should keep stocked in your pantry at all times

• A look at biblical herbs and spices and how the beliefs surrounding these plants carry over into other religions

• A definitive guide to growing herbs during winter so you can cultivate a thriving herb garden year-round

• An in-depth look into each of these herbs and spices, including how they were used from the past to the present day and their important medicinal properties

• Mouth-watering, aromatic, healing recipes to make your family's mouth water and have them asking for more

• Which herbs you should incorporate into your diet if you are dealing with ailments from gout and sore throat to sore muscles and more

• Legends and lores galore – the mysticism and magic surrounding these herbs and spices

• The paper version contains space for (adult) coloring - add your own character to this black and white book (please use colored pencils for this). For you to relax and/or to keep kids busy :-)

And much more.

The most wonderful meals are those that both nourish the body and the soul. By using the recipes in this book, you will be doing just that.

Discover the secrets to using the herbs in your winter garden to create wonderful meals that bring your family to the table and keep them healthy during those cold, harsh months.