The Power of Spices: Origins, Traditions, Medicinal Properties

A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark or vegetable substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring or preserving food. The Power of Spices looks at all the major spices in use today and examines their flavours and properties. It looks at which spices complement each other the best and what meats and vegetables to pair them with. It also looks at the medicinal properties that many spices can impart when used in dishes.

Over 60 spices covered in detail
Fully illustrated in colour throughout
Various uses for each spice are listed
An excellent companion for all cooks worldwide 
Origins and traditions of herbs listed