This book covers not only the well known garlic, leeks, onions, chives and shallots but also the lesser known welsh onion, elephant garlic, onion weed, rakkyo, ramsons and ever-ready, potato and teee onions.
Their history, identification, propagation and uses in cooking and medicine are all looked at in great detail.
Garlic and Friends is the first comprehansive book covering everything you need to know about these fascinating plants. It is a must for home gardeners, naturopaths, horticulturalists and botanists, as well as anyone who is interested in good health or who just likes to cook.