<p>Takes the reader to exotic destinations in search of the origins of spices. Ancient Egypt provides the starting point for a vivid historical account of spices through the ages. Selects the sovereign spices of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin., pepper, ginger, nutmeg &amp; mace, chili peppers, Jamaican pepper, saffron, &amp; vanilla, &amp; describes how they grow as plants, their harvest &amp; preparation before being processed &amp; sold in hermetically sealed containers. A recipe section shows how the use of spices evolved according to supply, tastes &amp; fashion. Lists essential addresses, famous names &amp; brands. Glossary &amp; maps. Sumptuously illustrated. Oversized. Coffee table book!</p>

Book of Spices

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Alain Stella

Cooking by Ingredient

Flammarion

Thé français (French Edition)

Arts & Photography

Decorative Arts & Design

Dior in Bloom (Chinese Edition)

Justine Picardie

Naomi Sachs

Jérôme Hanôver

Graphic Design

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