Cook's Encyclopedia of Spices : The Definitive Cook's Guide to Spices and Other Aromatic Ingredients, with Over 100 Classic and Contemporary Recipes

This handy guide is a comprehensive reference to the world of spices, with authoritative information on all the common and lesser-known varieties.The A-Z index of 50 spices shows each in all its various forms - whole, ground, dried or fresh - and includes facts about its history, origins, and medicinal and culinary uses.The second part of the book offers over 100 classic andcontemporary step-by-step recipes from all over the world using both spices and spice mixtures.A section on using spices in the home shows you how to make scented gifts and decorations, and features recipes for aromatic cooking oils, vinegars and a variety of drinks.