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The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings
The Encyclopedia of Herbs Spices Flavorings Author:Elisabeth Lambert Ortiz A comprehensive sourcebook featuring information on more than 200 herbs, spices, essences, edible flowers and leaves, aromatics, vinegars, oils, teas and coffees. Each entry has a little history, instructions on how to use the ingredient, the ingredient's affinity with other flavourings or foods, special preparation techniques and decorative... more » uses. More than 750 full-colour photographs show precisely what each ingredient looks like and how to use it effectively. There is a recipe to demonstrate the use of each ingredient. The section on "Flavours of the World" gives details about the ingredients which lend each country's cuisine its distinctive flavour.« less
Jan H. reviewed The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings on
I got this book for a friend as I already have one, and have also given another one to a friend. It is a wonderful reference tool complete with photos, recipes, etc.