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(More customer reviews)This book has appeal for not only home and professional cooks, but also for gardeners and anyone who just wants to sit back and admire the lovely photographic illustrations. The sidebar for each herb/spice that lists what parts are used, where it can be bought, how to grow it and how it is harvested is invaluable. The book also goes into detail on the flavor profile of the herbs and spices, a little history, common cooking techniques, recipes, herb blends and food pairings, and features recipes at the end for herb/spice blends as well as salads, entrees, etc. (I especially recommend the pork chops with juniper and rosemary.)
Probably my favorite thing about this book is that it divides the herbs and spices up by flavor profile, so that "citrus" herbs are one section, "oniony" or "bitter and astringent" herbs another, and so on. This organization really helps you pay attention to the flavors of the aromatics and how they relate to other herbs and spices and to food.
The one down side of this book is that it mentions a lot of herbs that are very difficult to get ahold of in North America - Vietnamese balm, for example. However, it still addresses pretty much all of the herbs and spices that are commonly available here, so it's not that much of a problem.
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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, 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.
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