A Personal Voyage into the World of Herbs, Spices & Vegetarian CuisineOver 200 Eclectic Recipes and Intriguing Life Stories. Includes Many Allergy-free Alternatives.This fascinating journey into the world of vegetarian cooking is written by Joan Greenblatt, a writer who spent decades exploring world cuisines, experimenting with alternative foods, and studying the healing properties of herbs and spices.Joan’s explorations, and the eclectic flavors that she discovered through her lifelong culinary journey, are presented straight from the heart, in the form of delightful stories, ingredient lore, and a dash of history. Special emphasis is given to people who require allergy-free alternatives to recipes that call for dairy, egg, nuts, and wheat ingredients.Joan’s meditative lifestyle is apparent as she shares intriguing facts about the world of distinctive herbs and spices. Whether it is a narrative centered on an international recipes or a unique culinary approach, the emphasis is always toward creating healthy, well-balanced, healing-inspired dishes.