{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to-the-flavors-of-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePadma Lakshmi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/em\u003e, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world's spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide. This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their authentic flavors. \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen or cooking enthusiast, \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Emmy-nominated host and executive producer of \u003cem\u003eTop Chef, \u003c\/em\u003e an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends--everything you need to know about the flavors of the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author of award-winning cookbooks and a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling 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. 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