From the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning Top Chef, an
A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with
beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking
advice.
"A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue
and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to
create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home
cook." -- Eric Ripert
Award-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi,
inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the
world's spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide.
This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color
photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and
their authentic flavors. The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs includes
complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for
ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as
well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing
various oils and vinegars. And no other market epitomizes Padma's love
for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her
childhood--lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store
Kalustyan's, in New York City.
Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen
or cooking enthusiast, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs is an
invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some
of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.
