The book of spice : from anise to zedoary /
At once familiar and exotic, spices are rare things, comforting us in favorite dishes while evoking far-flung countries, Arabian souks, colonial conquests and vast fortunes. John O'Connell introduces us to spices and their unique properties, both medical and magical, alongside the fascinating...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Pegasus Books,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First Pegasus Books hardcover edition. |
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| Summary: | At once familiar and exotic, spices are rare things, comforting us in favorite dishes while evoking far-flung countries, Arabian souks, colonial conquests and vast fortunes. John O'Connell introduces us to spices and their unique properties, both medical and magical, alongside the fascinating histories behind both kitchen staples and esoteric luxuries. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781681771526 1681771527 |