Essential Spices and Herbs: Discover Them, Understand Them, Enjoy Them Kindle Edition

Facinating to read and it’s full of useful information. l can’t wait to try some of the recipes! I got the Kindle edition and I’m planing to buy the hard copy.

Amazing , especially cooking with the kids they love trying new spices and stuff

I cook a lot, at home and like to make meals that are flavorfull and aromatic, and I have been cooking home meals for YEARS for 4 kids, and us adults, and we all love different tastes and smells when it comes to food!I was able to buy this book at a reduced price in return for my honest, unbiased opinion and I am finding it extremely useful. I especially like having it in paperback so that it can sit on the counter in my kitchen for easy use when I need some inspiration.I already grow basil and mint and some vegetables etc in the summer, but have an entire cabinet full of hers and spices that I really aught to utilize more! This book gives a lot of basic information on the herbs and spices and then intermitently gives recipes, too!I like the recipe for Shrimp Cocktail, which i'd never have expected to find in this book! Russian Borscht is another good one, too! Saffron pistachio ice cream is one I am dying to try out and even though the weather is about to get cold, I don't think I could wait to give it a whirl!Some really surprising finds in this book, and actually I think it is up there in my top 5 cooking related books that I currently own, and I can see it getting a LOT of use in my home.Some pretty photos and some added bonus health benefit facts throughout the book that just flipping through it while chilling out on the couch can make me hungry!I definitely recommend it if you can get yourself a copy! I have revisited this one over and over since it arrived and I am itching to put some of these recipies into action.A real delight.

After watching and loving "Chopped" and yet being confused by how the cooks know what spices to use, both my daughter and I wanted to know more--what spice goes with what? What is this spice used for? We've ordered (and returned) more than several books that purported to tell us just that. Then we found this one, and it was exactly what we needed. There's a description of each spice, some recipes, and a list of"Complements" and "Pairs Well With" over in the margin. There's even a little bit about what medicinal value(s) a certain spice might have. There is more than one index, so there are several ways to find what you might be looking for. It has only 50 spices--you know, on account of who--other than professional chefs--would need more than that? The price is right--the only thing I'd change about this book (or any cookbook for that matter) would be a spiral binding. Otherwise, we are two very happy purchasers.

As an organizational perfectionist myself, I'm very impressed with the layout of this book. There are three sections (spices, herbs, and blends). Each spice/herb/blend has a 2-page description covering history, harvest info, usage info, regional use, compliments, flavor profile, AND pairings. I am so impressed with the clear and concise organization of information, as well as the detail and knowledge put in. When you turn the page, each spice/herb/blend has two recipes (do wish there was pictures of them, as a visual person, but I realize that is unrealistic for printing - I can always Google a photo.) There are also TWO indexes, one for recipes, and the general index. I couldn't have dreamed up anything better than what I was looking for. I am so excited to let this book elevate my cooking skill and knowledge, and know it will get many years of love!

I was let down in a night big way. I really thought this book was going to be an amazing spice book. The science of spices book is a MUCH better but. This one does every have illustrations and the print is way to small format for my eyes. Not very happy but I will keep it as a back up read.

This book is full of life! We use spices every single day. But where do they come from and what other ways can you use them? This book does a beautiful job of explaining just that. It gives you a brief but informative look into the background and birthplace of some of the most well known, and unique, spices and herbs from around the world. I love it because I love to cook. Cooking isn't for everyone. But in my house, cooking is everything. And the food needs to taste amazing to give that memorable experience.My husband, who is a chef, loves this book. We looked through it together and were impressed with the spices origins and the many uses for them. We have even found a few that we can't wait to pick up and be on the look out for. We are always looking for new and exciting recipes and this book eases you into the big broad world of spices and herbs. And boy, there is a BIG list of them. The recipes are informative and the photos are beautiful. It really gives you a rustic,comforting feel to it. It's like a dictionary of all things yum. But life is full of adventures. And we intend on exploring it. One bite at a timeI received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My opinions are my own

They do a great job going into detail with the spices also has some great recipes I can't wait to try.

This is the best cookery and spice book I have ever seen and boy, have I bought a lot of cookery books in my life. So much info and so many ideas, it's great.

This is such an interesting informative book of herbs and spices I thoroughly recommend it. Would make a great gift to any aspiring young cook or very experienced one. I have lived in countries where so many of the spices etc are grown and still found lots of info that was useful. It is well written and the author gives several inviting recipes. I had downloaded the ebook onto my iPad but after reading it will most likely buy the actual book and keep in kitchen and review my herb and spice collection.

This is the most comprehensive guide to herbs and spices that I have ever read. Anything you need to know about a herb or a spice is explained here including where to buy, how to use and what to enjoy it with. It also tells you where it grows and where in originated from. Excellent!

A very important book if you work with Herbs and Spices, it explained very well after you have sat down and digested what you are reading, its like all books you need 2 or 3 to find everything you need to know

Beautifully presented , great recipes and health advice. Look through the pages on the advert . Love it . Great value . Quality paper and cover . I will keep it until I pass it on to my children