Herbal Delights by Lewis Esson

An illustrated celebration of herbs around the home

Good Condition - Cloth boards lightly rubbed and discoloured, greenish corner marks and spotted front label. Gift inscription on endpaper; illustrated pages shown unmarked.

Lewis Esson introduces the pleasures of herbs through a small illustrated collection of preparations and ideas for household use. Recipes and projects explore their fragrance and flavor, with examples including herb vinegar, scented pillows, and other ways to bring plants into everyday surroundings. Nadine Wickenden’s illustrations accompany the text, giving ingredients and finished creations a decorative visual presence. Part of the Scented Souvenir series, the book invites readers to appreciate herbs as practical materials as well as attractive plants. Herbal Delights offers a gentle browsing volume for readers interested in traditional domestic crafts, fragrant ingredients, and the satisfaction of making something personal from familiar garden herbs.