The theme of this collection of recipes by the best chefs of the California Wine Country is herbs and spices. These are some of the recipes that have made this region a world renowned center of creative cuisine.In addition to the recipes, there is a complete glossary of herbs and spices, recipes for making your own spice mixes, and how to make herbed and spiced oils and vinegars.This cookbook covers everything from appetizers to desserts. Now you can make such exciting dishes as Curried Chicken in Cracker Bread, Sherried Crab Soup, Shrimp and Citrus Salad with Curry Dressing, Fettucine with Lemon Caper Sauce, Pork Patties with Blackberry Salsa, Hazelnut Crusted Salmon, with Spicy Peach Sauce, Sauteed Chicken and Grapes in a Creamy Wine Sauce, Lavender Roasted Potatoes, and Black Forest Brownies. And, every main course has a recommended wine selection, too.