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  <title><![CDATA[Herbs &amp; Spices: The Cook's Reference]]></title>
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  <default_description>The first illustrated guide to cover the whole spectrum of herbs and spices for culinary use. Herbs &amp; 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, pastes, salsas, and marinades, these authentic formulas will encourage cooks to think creatively and experiment on their own. Grouped by aroma and taste, with step-by-step preparation techniques and beautiful full-color photography, this book describes 60 herbs and the benefits of using them fresh or dried, and focuses on 60 spices from around the world, with a look at the early spice trade and how cross-cultural fusion has impacted on contemporary cooking.</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[Jill Norman]]></name>
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  <read_at>Mon Aug 24 18:59:21 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[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!)]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[essential for anyone interested in making their own recipes / teas. wonderfully illustrated, very helpful with flavor tones and pairings. great!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This seems like a pretty definitive guide to herbs and spices. Can anyone recommend others that are just as good if not better?]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The ultimate guide to spices.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[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. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I've never come across a DK book I didn't like. This is exceptional - beautiful photographs, easy to read, helpful information. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book has so much information about herbs and spices, it'll probably make your head explode.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book has great info and lovely pictures (bit like food porn really.)]]></body>
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