Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive sourcebook featuring information on more than 200 herbs, spices, essences, edible flowers and leaves, aromatics, vinegars, oils, teas and coffees. Each entry has a little history, instructions on how to use the ingredient, the ingredient's affinity with other flavourings or foods, special preparation techniques and decorative uses. More than 750 full-colour photographs show precisely what each ingredient looks like and how to use it effectively. There is a recipe to demonstrate the use of each ingredient. The section on "Flavours of the World" gives details about the ingredients which lend each country's cuisine its distinctive flavour.
