Morton and Preston, both experienced herb gardeners, present a unique collection of recipes suited for every palate. This collection uses commonly grown and easily accessible garden herbs found throughout American folklore from the Pilgrims to modern times. In 1796, Amelia Simmons wrote, in the First American Cookbook, Garlicks, tho' used by the French, are better adapted to the use of medicine than cooking. How tastes have changed in 200 years! From Sage and Raisin Scones to Zucchini Pickles, every herb has its day.