Caz Hildebrand Herbarium: Reference Cards

The illustrations on these chic cards are all taken from award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand's Herbarium, a 21st-century reboot of the traditional herbal compendium. The visual genius behind the international bestseller The Geometry of Pasta, she has created abstract forms and vibrant colours to illustrate 100 essential herbs and to reveal their hidden properties. This stylish set of cards features herb facts, practical tips and stylish illustrations from the book.

A collection of 100 cards featuring herb facts, practical tips and stylish illustrations from the book Herbarium.

Caz Hildebrand is one of the Creative Partners at Here Design. She is the award-winning designer of sumptuous best-selling cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. In 2010 Caz created The Geometry of Pasta with leading chef Jacob Kenedy of London's Bocca di Lupo, revealing the secrets of eating the authentic Italian way. Her book Herbarium & Grammar of Spice are published by Thames & Hudson.

There was a time when herbs were 'supremely important' in day-to-day life, were held in great respect and, in some cases, even thought to possess spirits. Hildebrand aims to reclaim these traditions by profiling 100 herbs. Each entry offers not only basic information, including its use in folklore and literature, but also sidebar snippets with specific guidance that includes how to grow; how to eat with it; how to try the herb, and ways the herb can be used to heal. The point of : this] book is that the earth is filled with these horticultural gifts, which are plentiful, useful, beneficial, beautiful, and, most importantly, right there in front of you. -- Publishers Weekly Eat, plant, study, heal, and grow with this perfectly written, beautifully illustrated guide to the world of herbs! -- Manhattan Book Review

100 index cards

'A modern take on a compendium: fresh graphics, with interesting facts and practical tips' - Sunday Times 'Ideal for people who are organized and would like a handy reference guide to herbs, this informative and stylish herbarium box ... houses 100 index cards with a guide on how to grow, cook and heal' - Belfast Telegraph

A collection of 100 cards featuring herb facts, practical tips and stylish illustrations from the book Herbarium.

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