A magical, medicinal, gastronomical 3-in-1 herbal reference guide!... With so many seasonings so readily available today, what a shame we often use so few. Especially since herbs aren't just for flavor. Given the health benefits many herbs possess, their ability to enhance a food's taste could be viewed as a mere fringe benefit. That's why this glossary lists not only the culinary information for fifty (50) different herbs and spices, but also their medicinal properties -- and, as an added...

From Babylon to classical Rome all cultures of antiquity used essential oils for healing, and modern laboratory research is confirming their value. This glossary covers 72 essential oils, plus 15 base oils, and the easiest ways to use them. It includes simple instructions, quick-reference lists and sample recipes. I hope you find it helpful and that it brings health and happiness to your life.

The late 1800s and early 1900s are considered the heyday of "penny candy"—and the general store of yesteryear stocked a colorful assortment—yet many confections continued to be made at home. Herein are some of those wonderful old-time candies, authentic antique recipes gathered from the pages of the past for your present enjoyment.

A richly varied collection of original and easy-to-prepare zesty recipes – including soups and salads, side dishes, entrees, sweet breads and desserts. And, as an added bonus, at the end you'll find a worthwhile glossary of herbs and spices.

A new crazy collection from the "Odd True Tales" series. Some of the narratives deal with the paranormal (ghosts, angels, and more), while others tell of curious events from history. All are good reading and full of food for thought. Volume Two includes the tales: "High Planes Drifters"… "Call Me Angel"… "Blessing In Disguise"… and "The Female Paul Revere"…

Fifty great recipes for the "Food of the Gods" – all of them easy to make and divinely delicious. Includes: cakes and muffins, puddings and pies, brownies, cookies, fudge and more. (Also includes some scintillating "chocolate fun facts" from history.)

Frightfully fun Halloween recipes, from the sweet to the savory, the grotesque to the gourmet – cakes and candy, party dips, drinks, and more – a colorful assortment of bloody good food that will make your Halloween party a spooktacular event! And to top things off, the authors have included a ghostly little story from Volume 3 of their "Odd True Tales" series. You'll find it at the end of the recipes, as a special bonus.

From the popular "Kitchen Witch Collection"... A holiday hodge-podge of facts, fun, and food. Recipes and tales for the Halloween season. Includes savory dishes and sweet treats, strange stories and odd lore. Great reading and great eating for a magical night!

Love, laughs, ghosts, and muffins! A double-genre collection – four short romantic comedies plus twenty recipes (because nothing says lovin' like something from the oven). Includes two historicals, "Wedding Bell BOOs" and its sequel "Hooray for the Red, White & BOO!" and two spirited contemporaries, "Marrying Mona" and its sequel "Seducing Sophia"…"Wedding Bell BOOs" (Victorian romance): Forced to accept a job as governess in the home of Ian Armstrong, the impeccably proper Miranda...

A short romantic comedy starring an ugly heroine (she thinks), a handsome rogue of a hero (who disagrees), a wishing spell that probably won't work (unless it already has), a secret that needs to be told (but not too soon), and all the characters are named after plants (for whatever that's worth). Sprinkle with magic, toss in a kiss or three, and let love happen (just watch out for the elf hole)…

Romantic comedy with sizzle & spice! (3 novellas plus 50 recipes): The class Romeo, the Nerd, and the Jock…once upon a time they all loved. And lost. But boys grow up and get over such things. Or do they? When fate conspires to reunite three star-crossed couples, will old wounds and new threats drive them apart again? Or will they discover that love is hotter the second time around?… Included are the tales: "Tina Takes a Tumble" (Yikes, the former nerd now runs a high-class bondage club? E...

If you're looking for racy, raw romantic comedy, you've come to the right place. Neither of these two tales have any socially redeeming value, but they're red hot and kinky with a wickedly humorous bent, and make for fun reading if you're in the mood for an unabashed quickie… Included are the stories "Bound & Determined" and "Coming to Terms."Story 1 ("Bound & Determined"): Gina Lynn knows she's in hot water when big bad Rick Reno invades her bath and demands she marry him. He's ar...