Desserts from an Herb Garden

Book excerpt: Still in her 20s and the owner/operator of a successful catering business called Dessert First, Sharon Barrett loves her garden almost as much as her kitchen. She brings the two together in this fresh, sophisticated cookbook, which collects recipes for desserts made with garden herbs. These are delicious, beautiful desserts that will delight bakers and gardeners (though you needn't grow the herbs yourself), and bring something truly new to the cook's table. Because of its unique subject and excellent quality, this book will stand out on the cookbook shelves. Recipes include Lemon-Rosemary Cream Cake * Chocolate Mint Biscotti * Berry Thyme Cobbler * Lemon Blueberry Sorbet * Maple Walnut Cookies * Apricot-Savor Cookie Cups * and many more. This dazzling collection by a smart, successful, young baker will bring renewed joy to those who love to bake.