This is a full-colour photographic identification guide to 50 spices in all their guises & illustrated recipes for over 35 traditional spice mixtures. This is the most comprehensive reference guide to all the familiar & lesser-known spices & traditional spice blends complete with a fascinating historical introduction & information on preparation & cooking techniques containers & equipment. It is illustrated instructions on how to make spiced gifts decorations aromatic cooking oils flavoured vinegars & a variety of drinks. This book is a kitchen reference with information on all the common & lesser-known spices. The introductory section provides straightforward instructions on preparation cooking techniques plus information on storage & equipment. The book then features a full-colour A-Z index of 50 spices & aromatic ingredients each shown in all its various forms
- whole ground dried or fresh
- including facts about its history origins & medicinal & culinary uses. This volume gives a fascinating insight into the world of spices revealing their historical importance & the development of the spice trade as well as their diverse uses. It is an intriguing guide to spices of the world
- the only book on identifying preparing & using spices that you will ever need.