The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World

From the Emmy-nominated host and executive producer ofTop Chef,an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends--everything you need to know about the flavors of the worldThe author of award-winning cookbooks and aNew York Timesbestselling memoir, Padma Lakshmi brings together the world's spices and herbs in this vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide inspired by her life traveling across the globe. Illustrated with rich color photographs, this definitive culinary reference book includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chiles. And no other market epitomizes Padma's love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood--lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan's in New York City.Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen,The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbsis an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.

Publisher Marketing: "From advieh to zedoary, Lakshmi stirs your sense of wanderlust...Along the way, she acts as both a tour guide and a fellow traveler on a journey through an abundant world of herbs and spices. It's a trip as educational as it is exciting." - Thomas Keller "'This book takes you on an entirely new journey, which begins at advieh and ends at zedoary. Ranging far beyond the usual repertoire of familiar names, this is the perfect book for the curious cook." - Ruth Reichl "A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home cook." - Eric Ripert Publisher Marketing :

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 352 | Publication Date: 2016-10-04