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Author : Jill Norman
Publisher : Studio
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0140238042
A photographic catalog of more than forty-five familiar and exotic spices accompanies information on culinary, domestic, and medicinal uses and applications of spices
Author : Claire Loewenfeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Cooking (Herbs)
ISBN : LCCN:10087085
Author : Jill Norman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781465443304
Herbs & Spices is the essential cook's companion, now redesigned and updated with all new recipes. A classic reference, the best-selling Herbs & Spices is a trusted resource in the kitchen, with more than 200 unique herbs and spices from around the world showcased alongside gorgeous, full-color photography, flavor notes, and pairings. This new, updated edition includes the newest herbs, spices, and flavorings influencing global cuisine today, plus more than 180 recipes for main dishes, marinades, pastas, pickles, and sauces. Part spice cookbook, part kitchen encyclopedia, Herbs & Spices offers handy seasoning how-tos: How to identify and choose the best herbs, spices, and other flavorings. How to prepare and cook with them to ensure you are making the most of their flavors. How to make your own blends, spice rubs, sauces, and more - then customize them for your family's palate. Herbs & Spices is perfect for beginning cooks just setting up a kitchen, foodies exploring the deliciously exotic mash-ups of today's modern cooking, and experts looking for ways to experiment with new flavor combinations. This practical illustrated reference book gives you all the guidance you need to become a master of seasonings and to make tantalizing food from around the world.
Author : John O'Connell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781681771922
At once familiar and exotic, spices are rare things, comforting us in favorite dishes while evoking far-flung countries, Arabian souks, colonial conquests and vast fortunes. John O'Connell introduces us to spices and their unique properties, both medical and magical, alongside the fascinating histories behind both kitchen staples and esoteric luxuries. A tasty compendium of spices and a fascinating history and wide array of uses of the world’s favorite flavors—The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary reveals the amazing history of spices both familiar and esoteric. John O’Connell’s erudite chapters combine history with insights into art, religion, medicine, science, and is richly seasoned with anecdotes and recipes. Discover why Cleopatra bathed in saffron and mare’s milk, why wormwood-laced absinthe caused eighteenth century drinkers to hallucinate and how cloves harvested in remote Indonesian islands found their way into a kitchen in ancient Syria. Almost every kitchen contains a bottle of cloves or a stick of cinnamon, almost every dish a pinch of something, whether chili or cumin. The Book of Spice is culinary history at its most appetizing.
Author : Carol Ann Rinzler
Publisher : Checkmark Books
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0816041520
Lists over one hundred herbs, spices, and condiments, providing information on their nutritional profile, benefits, possible side effects, chemical makeup, and various uses.
Author : NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Condiments
ISBN : 9788178330389
The term spices and condiments applies to such natural plant or vegetable products and mixtures thereof, used in whole or ground form, mainly for imparting flavor, aroma and piquancy to foods and also for seasoning of foods beverages like soups. The great mystery and beauty of spices is their use, blending and ability to change and enhance the character of food. Spices and condiments have a special significance in various ways in human life because of its specific flavours, taste, and aroma. Spices and condiments play an important role in the national economies of several spice producing, importing and exporting countries. India is one of the major spice producing and exporting countries. Most of the spices and herbs have active principles in them and development of these through pharmacological and preclinical and clinical screening would mean expansion of considerable opportunities for successful commercialization of the product. Spices can be used to create these health promoting products. The active components in the spices phthalides, polyacetylenes, phenolic acids, flavanoids, coumarines, triterpenoids, serols and monoterpenes are powerful tools for promoting physical and emotional wellness. India has been playing a major role in producing and exporting various perennial spices like cardamoms, pepper, vanilla, clove, nutmeg and cinnamon over a wide range of suitable climatic situations. To produce good quality spice products, attention is required not only during cultivation but also at the time of harvesting, processing and storing. Not as large as in the days when, next to gold, spices were considered most worth the risk of life and money. The trade is still extensive and the oriental demand is as large as ever. Some of the fundamentals of the book are definition of spices and condiments nomenclature or classification of spices and condiments, Indian central spices and cashew nut committee, origin, properties and uses of spices, forms, functions and applications of spices, trends in the world of spices, yield and nutrient uptake by some spice crops grown in sodic soil, tissue culture and in vitro conservation of spices, in vitro responses of piper species on activated charcoal supplemented media, soil agro climatic planning for sustainable spices production, potentials of biotechnology in the improvement of spice crops, medicinal applications of spices and herbs, medicinal properties and uses of seed spices, effect of soil solarization on chillies, spice oil and oleoresin from fresh/dry spices etc. The present book contains cultivation, processing and uses of various spices and condiments, which are well known for their multiple uses in every house all over world. The book is an invaluable resource for new entrepreneurs, agriculturists, agriculture universities and technocrats.
Author : Bremness, Lesley,Reader's Digest Association (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Cookery (Herbs)
ISBN : 0888505523
Author : Jill Norman
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Cooking
ISBN : PSU:000032464825
Winner of the 1991 International Association of Cooking Professionals award, this book presents an A to Z guide to familiar and exotic spices. Each spice is shown in its various guises with information on its origins and history; its cultivation; its aroma and flavor; and its culinary and other uses. Full-color photos throughout.
Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621455493
A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid
Author : Padma Lakshmi,Judith Sutton
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780062375247
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.
Author : Sarah Garland
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cookery (Herbs)
ISBN : 0711223742
A beautifully illustrated and researched exploration of herbs and spices: their history, cultivation and uses, both familiar and forgotten. The comprehensive modern herbal lists nearly 300 plants and is complemented by delicate botanical watercolours. Instructions on growing and harvesting herbs, whether in a garden or a window box, are supplemented with practical applications: herbs in cooking, natural cosmetics, herbal remedies and other household uses - dyes, soaps, potpourris and pomanders. The book is illustrated throughout with more than 300 specially commissioned color photographs and step-by-step diagrams. Sarah Garland's original approach and familiarity with the plants she describes make this a book to be used, enjoyed and treasured.
Author : Antony Wild
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0004127757
A guide to spices and their uses features recipes, little-known facts, exotic tales, and a look at the history of the spice trade
Author : Editors at Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621453154
This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
Author : Ivy Hope
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798668038183
In a world where concerns are rising about the quality of the food we eat and the contents of processed food additives, it is more advisable than ever to be in control of your food and its contents as much as possible. This book provides an avenue for you to learn how to create amazing spice mix recipes from the comfort of your kitchen. Apart from saving you a lot of money, creating your own spice blends gives you the liberty to adjust the amounts of constituent spices incorporated into your seasoning blend, enabling you to achieve just the perfect amount of flavor you desire. The most incredible thing about creating your own homemade spice mixes, however, is that you can completely omit spice components that are not quite for you, and just stick to the ones you love. This makes it possible for you to still enjoy some of your favorite foods with their unique and distinctive flavors without being concerned that you are ingesting too much sodium or potassium. So, if you are ready to begin a journey to exciting, healthy meals, get yourself a copy of this book and get ready to experience a world of infinite flavors!
Author : Leslie Bilderback, CMB
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-04
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780241882740
Zest it up! Using spices and herbs (the key to any delicious meal) can be daunting with so many to choose from, not to mention the many possible combinations. In this book, a master chef and baker unlocks the key to the dazzling world of flavor by showing cooks of every level how to use and combine over 150 of the most popular spices and herbs. She also provides delicious recipes, fun facts, tips on storage, and a resource guide on where to get hard-to-find spices and herbs.The book also includes dozens of easy-to-follow and delicious recipes.