The Spice Lover's Guide to HERBS & SPICES

Nobody knows herbs and spices like Tony Hill, owner of Seattle's famed World Merchants Spice, Herb & Teahouse. Now, in this acclaimed book, Hill gives us a comprehensive guide to these essential flavorings based on his travels around the globe. Blending culinary history, the lore of the spi...

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Main Author: Hill, Tony 1966- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. JOHN WILEY & SONS 2005
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Summary:Nobody knows herbs and spices like Tony Hill, owner of Seattle's famed World Merchants Spice, Herb & Teahouse. Now, in this acclaimed book, Hill gives us a comprehensive guide to these essential flavorings based on his travels around the globe. Blending culinary history, the lore of the spice routes, and his own inimitable tasting notes, he profiles more than 125 herbs and spices, ranging from the familiar to the exotic. He gives practical information and advice, including how best to use nine popular chiles, what distinguishes true cinnamon from cassia cinnamon, and why it makes a difference where your bay leaf comes from-plus more than 75 delicious recipes for distinctively spiced dishes.
Physical Description:x, 422 pages illustrations 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0764597396
9780764597398