Publisher's Synopsis
Part gardening manual, part culinary guide, this essential guidebook teaches you to grow, dry, store and use over 100 herbs and spices. The world of herbs and spices is as savoury and enticing as it is expansive and confusing. With all the powders, jars and plants available—often at great expense—how do you know what to buy and how to use it? When should you go fresh, and when is dried preferable? Should you use the stems, the leaves or even the roots? The questions are endless, but the Herb & Spice Companion is here to clear up the mysteries surrounding everything from common kitchen herbs to exotic spices (starting with the difference between herbs and spices!). This comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide offers profiles for the world's best herbs and spices, from allspice to wasabi and everything in between. Each profile includes:Fascinating historySimple growing instructionsThe best dishesHow to prepHow to serveHow to storeGreat pairingsSimple substitutionsIn addition to in-depth information on the individual herbs and spices, you'll learn techniques for drying, freezing, frying, mixing, crushing and chopping that are as masterful as they are simple. Whether you're new to the kitchen or a veteran chef, this accessible companion will bring your cooking skills to the next level!
