Spices by Fred Czarra
Focusing on the five premier spices black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and the chilli pepper and including the stories of many others, the author's account tracks spices' influence as they travelled around the world.
'[a] pocket-sized gem.. Czarra's step by step guide to spices explaining the origins of spices, where they are grown and the many and various uses, aside from culinary, to which they are put is riveting.' - Asian Affairs 'This highly readable history of spices traces their origins in the ancient world through to the present day. As part of Reaktion Books' Edible series this will appeal to anyone interested in the history of food ... The history is engrossing ... The book is also well illustrated with 58 different images, including 33 in colour. These include maps, paintings and detailed botanical drawings ... This title and the entire Edible series are highly recommended.' - Oxford Vegetarians 'a riveting read.' - MostlyFood.co.uk
Fred Czarra was an author, editor, educator and historian based in Maryland. He published widely in the field of education.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861894267 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861894260 |
| Title | Spices |
| Author | Fred Czarra |
| Series | Edible |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2009-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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