The Contemporary Encyclopedia of Herbs & Spices: Seasonings for the Global Kitchen

by Tony Hill

Book Overview

Combining culinary history, the lore of the spice routes, and the author's tasting notes, this book outlines more than 125 herbs and spices, ranging from the familiar to the exotic. It gives practical information and advice, including how best to use nine popular chiles and what distinguishes true cinnamon from cassia cinnamon.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047121423X
• ISBN13: 9780471214236
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 2.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.6"