Spicery

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Spicery is the companion volume to Ian and Elizabeth Hemphill's Herbaceous: A Cook's Guide to Culinary Herbs. Spices are the buds, bark, roots, berries and aromatic seeds that providec olour, texture, aroma, flavour and depth to our meals Typical examples of spices are cloves (buds), cinnamon (bark), turmeric (root), peppercorns (berries), vanilla (the bean from a tropical orchid vine) and cumin, coriander, dill and fennel (seeds). In Spicery you will learn about spice essentials - what spices are, the best way to store and use them - from two experts who have made herbs and spices their life. Beautifully illustrated with full-colour identification shots of all spices and some finished dishes, Spicery is a fresh and indispensable reference and cookbook in one handsome volume.

Reviews

"In spices, we are lucky enough to have a hobby that is also our passion, our business, and our livelihood... and it's something that other people also find interesting. While green, leafy herbs are reassuring, there is an edginess about spices, a rawness, an element of danger that fascinates and lures." -from the Introduction"

Author Bio

Ian and Elizabeth Hemphill are acknowledged herb and spice experts. They are passionate about sharing their love of herbs and spices through their books and speciality shop.