The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary

by John O'Connell

Book Overview

At once familiar and exotic, spices are rare things, comforting us in favorite dishes while evoking far-flung countries, Arabian souks, colonial conquests and vast fortunes. A tasty compendium of the world's favorite flavors, The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary combines history with insights into art, religion, medicine, science, and is richly seasoned with anecdotes and recipes.

Discover why Cleopatra bathed in saffron and mare's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681774453
• ISBN13: 9781681774459
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.1"