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Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference
by
Jill Norman,
Dave King
The first illustrated guide to cover the whole spectrum of herbs and spices for culinary use. Herbs & Spices is an indispensable reference that shows how to prepare fresh and dried herbs, how to use herbs and spices in cooking, and details everything that other books on the subject leave out. Containing a unique collection of recipes, from herb and spice mixes to rubs,...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
October 28th 2002
by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
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THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER.
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THE BEST REFERENCE BOOK EVER!
Maybe it's because I have a major tomorrow, or maybe it's because I am actually interested in herbs and spices, but... I just read this book from cover to cover and helped my mom identify a couple of spices we have at home and a few awesome uses for them (Black cardamom? Yeah? Awesome Indian food awaits!)
This book is very, VERY, well researched, and quite accurate. You cannot go wrong by buying this, since it's also EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL...more
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i must say this is one of the best, compact, beautifully photographed book about herbs and spices. It gives fantastic tips on how to select, store, prepare and cook with herbs and spices - and enjoy them at their best. It also has recipe from culinary traditions renowned for their sensational use of flavours - ranging from asia, middle east, creole and hispanic countries. a book that really worth my penny
A permanent addition to my collection. This book is a wealth of information and beautiful photographs, organized to be both easily used and inspiring. As a bonus, it also provides a great reference of spice purveyors as well as recipes of spice mixtures and sauces from around the world. As an herb gardner and cook, I return to this book again and again!
Great photos to help with identification and nice tips for buying, storing, using, and tasting herbs and spices. I like that non-traditional herbs and such are included--cat nip! The few recipes given in the back look like a good way to get your feet wet with unfamiliar ingredients without going all-out with a new Indian or Thai, etc., cookbook.
This is the only book I would read about herb and spices. It has so much information but in the right amount which is not too broad or too narrow about the herbs ans spices. The pictures is also one of its best features as well as the information.
This gives two pages on pretty much every spice you can think of and more. It has pictues and descriptions and uses for everything. It's not really a cookbook so much as a reference book but at the end it gives recipes for various countries including how to make your own mixes of spices you'd normall have to buy. Stuff like Chinese Five Spice and other Indian or Mexican spices.
OMG - you think you know a lot about these guys and then you start reading and find out so much more. My late summer herb garden and my next spring garden will have so much more after reading this book.(not just looking at the pics!)
essential for anyone interested in making their own recipes / teas. wonderfully illustrated, very helpful with flavor tones and pairings. great!
This seems like a pretty definitive guide to herbs and spices. Can anyone recommend others that are just as good if not better?
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Great reference to keep in the kitchen. Nicely organized and easy to follow.
The ultimate guide to spices.
Um i am loving it. There are spices and stuff I have never even tried. And I want to grow them. This is a great reference. I am excited to finish it!
Update: This is a great source. I feel more confident in my use of spices and herbs. And now I have an excellent reference book for food ideas!
Update: This is a great source. I feel more confident in my use of spices and herbs. And now I have an excellent reference book for food ideas!
This is an excellent book for becoming acquainted to herbs and spices from around the world. It's not one that you'd read from cover to cover, unless you're a real food addict, but one that I highly recommend for anyone's kitchen.
Oct 14, 2007
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I do so want to own this book. I pick it up at Powell's books for cooks just about every time. I liken it to my affection for the Produce Bible. I like beautiful pictures paired with encyclopedic factoids.
I've never come across a DK book I didn't like. This is exceptional - beautiful photographs, easy to read, helpful information.
This is a MUST read if you are a aspiring cook. I had no idea that there were actually spices called "Savory, and Sassafras."
This book has so much information about herbs and spices, it'll probably make your head explode.
Aug 13, 2007
Bianka
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This book has great info and lovely pictures (bit like food porn really.)
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Jill created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has since become a Glenfiddich trophy winner in her own right, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and worked with Mrs David for many years.
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