The Contemporary Encyclopedia of Herbs & Spices (English)

Comprehensive, international, and up-to-date! The great mystery and beauty of spices is their use, blending, and ability to change and enhance the character of food. In these pages, spice merchant Tony Hill shares his vast store of knowledge in an entertaining, exhaustive, and up-to-date guide. Filled with invaluable information on how to get the most out of international flavorings, it's the food lover’s ultimate herb and spice resource. More than 350 herbs, spices, and spice blends Information on history and countries of origin Latin names and botanical background Cooking and use guidelines. More than 75 recipes minimize