Field Guide to Herbs and Spices How to Identify, Select, and Use Virtually Every Seasoning on the Market

Name: Field Guide to Herbs and Spices How to Identify, Select, and Use Virtually Every Seasoning on the Market
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ISBN: 9781594740824

ISBN-10: 1594740828

ISBN-13: 9781594740824

Edition: 2006

Authors: Aliza Green

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Herbs and spices make everything taste better but can you tell your thyme from your sage? Do you know the difference between dill and rosemary? Where can you find hyssop or rose geranium? Field Guide to Herbs & Spices is here to help. With color photographs of more than 200 different international seasonings, you'll soon be flavoring your dishes like a pro. Award-winning chef Aliza Green shows the basic history of these spices (saffron used to be worth more than gold!), its season (if applicable), names in other languages, a recipe featuring the seasoning, and much more. This handy field guide will make all of your meals complete!

Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Quirk Books
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 4.51" wide x 5.86" long x 1.01" tall
Weight: 0.814



Introduction


Herbs


Angelica


Anise Hyssop and Hyssop


Australian Native Herbs


Basil


Bay Leaf and California Bay Leaf


Borage


Calamint


Cannabis


Chervil


Chives and Chinese Chives


Cilantro, Culantro, and Vietnamese Coriander


Curry Leaf


Dill


Epazote


File


Hibiscus Blossom


Huacatay


Indonesian Bay Leaf and Indian Bay Leaf


Lavender


Lemon Balm and Bergamot


Lemon Verbena and Mexican Oregano


Lemongrass


Lovage


Marjoram


Mexican Native Herbs


Mint


Myrtle


Nasturtium


Oregano


Pandanus


Parsley


Rose


Rose Geranium


Rosemary


Rue


Sage


Savory


Shiso


Sorrel


Tarragon


Thyme


Wild Lime Leaf


Spices


Ajwain


Allspice


Almond and Bitter Almond


Amchur


Anardana


Anise


Annatto


Asafetida


Australian Native Spices


Barberry


Capers


Caraway


Cardamom


Celery Seed


Chile Peppers


Chinese Wolfberry


Cinnamon and Cassia


Citrus Seasonings


Cloves


Coriander Seed


Cumin and Black Cumin


Elderberry


Fennel Seed


Fenugreek


Galangal


Garlic


Ginger


Grains of Paradise


Horseradish Root


Juniper Berry


Kokam


Licorice


Mahlab


Mastic


MSG


Mustard Seed


Nigella Seed


Nutmeg and Mace


Onions and Shallots


Paprika


Peppercorns


Pink Pepper


Poppy Seed


Saffron


Salt


Sesame Seed


Star Anise


Sugar


Sumac


Szechuan Pepper


Tamarind


Truffles


Turmeric


Vanilla Bean


Wasabi


Spice Mixtures


Table of Equivalencies


Recipes Index


Index


Sources: Books


Sources: Web Sites


Acknowledgments