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Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice

“A well-documented companion to Mark Kurlansky’s Salt.” ―Publishers Weekly Mark Kurlansky’s smash hit Salt exposed the fascinating history of this everyday staple to countless readers around the world. Now, in this perfect companion to Kurlansky’s book, Marjorie Shaffer illuminates the rich history of pepper for a popular audience.Vivid and entertaining, this sweeping tale of adventure and intrigue describes the essential role that pepper played in bringing both Americans and Europeans to Asia. From the abundance of wildlife on the islands of the Indian Ocean to colorful accounts of sultans entertaining their European visitors, this fascinating book reveals the often surprising story behind one of mankind’s most common spices.In this definitively researched and compelling story, Pepper: A History of the World’s Most Influential Spice, Shaffer combines history, customs, and food lore to deliver a mesmerizing tale that every foodie will have to own.

Spice Mix Recipes: Top 50 Most Delicious Dry Spice Mixes [A Seasoning Cookbook]

Spices and herbs, also called seasoning, are an important part of cooking, if not the most important. They can transform an ordinary tasting dish into an incredibly delicious dish. All spices originate from plants. Some are used entirely but some plants have specific parts that are used, like the flowers, roots, barks, leaves, stems and seeds. Making spice mixes at home is a lot cheaper than buying them in the store, especially when you buy large quantities of them. Just buy a big bag or container of each individual spice and start mixing them at home. Store them in jars and you won’t have to buy any spices for years to come. And with the variety of these spice mixes you’ll be able to use them for anything and make everything so much more delicious! Some spices like garlic and cinnamon don’t only improve the taste of the dishes but also help in preserving due to their ability to limit bacterial growth. Lots of spices, like turmeric, ginger, garlic, cloves and many more are also very healthy, they contain antioxidants and various other nutrients depending on the spice and herb. They can possess anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties. All the recipes in this book are dry spice mixes only and have been categorized according to the region where these spice mixes originated. You’ll find spice blends from all over the world, including spice mixes for desserts. So go stock up on some spices and get ready to taste an amazing array of new flavors in your home cooking.

Magnetic Spice Jars – Tins Attach to Most Refrigerator Doors – Shake or Pour Containers – (Set of 6 Dispensers)

Magnetic Spice Jars – Shake or Pour Containers – Tins Attach to Most Refrigerator Doors: This set of Magnetic Spice Dispensers allow you to keep your spices close at hand on your refrigerator or appliance doors. The tins feature see through windows with openings to either pour or shake. Tight fit lids will not pop off. They are lightweight, but durable and easy to clean. Each jar measures 2.25″ x 2.25″ x. 2.5″

Homemade Spice Pastes: Top 50 Most Delicious Spice Paste Recipes [Curry Pastes, Harissa and such] (Recipe Top 50’s Book 105)

Spice pastes add a ton of flavor and nutrition to your cooking. There are several types of spice pastes that are available in stores but to make them yourself adds totally new and vibrant flavors to your dishes. The pastes are usually highly aromatic and spicy and can be preserved for future use. So make sure you make a large batch so you only have to make it once and can enjoy it for months. The ones you buy from the store heavily rely on preservatives and artificial flavors therefore not a healthy option to use, but the one you make at home is a guaranteed winner! Plus the selection of the kind of spice pastes you can make is much more varied. These 50 different pastes are enough to add incredible flavor to any kind of dish. Spice pastes are made up of many natural ingredients including spices, herbs, fruits, and vegetables which can be used in an endless number of combinations. These are ground up into a paste, usually with some oil, vinegar or water, to produce intensely concentrated flavors. They easily add instant exotic flavors to a dish. To use a spice paste, simply heat it up first in a pan so all the aromas and flavors are released and then add the rest of your ingredients. You’ll get amazing flavors every single time. Tags: homemade spice pastes, homemade spice paste recipes, spice paste cookbook, spice paste recipe book, spice paste book, curry pastes, curry paste recipes, curry paste cookbook, curry paste recipe book, making curry pastes, making spice pastes, spice paste making, curry paste making, chili paste recipes, chili paste cookbook, spice mix recipes, spice mix cookbook, spice mix recipe book, spice mix book, seasoning recipes, seasoning cookbook, seasoning recipe book, seasoning book, seasonings and spices cookbook, seasoning mix recipes, spice mixes seasoning cookbook, spices cookbook, spices recipes, spice recipes, spice cookbook, herbs and spices for healing, spice mixes recipes, mixing spices, mixing herbs, spice blends, blending spices, spice god, spice bible, masala.

The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America’s Most Imaginative Chefs

Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe–it’s knowing how to season ingredients to coax the greatest possible flavor from them. Drawing on dozens of leading chefs’ combined experience in top restaurants across the country, Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg present the definitive guide to creating “deliciousness” in any dish. Thousands of ingredient entries, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced, provide a treasure trove of spectacular flavor combinations. Readers will learn to work more intuitively and effectively with ingredients; experiment with temperature and texture; excite the nose and palate with herbs, spices, and other seasonings; and balance the sensual, emotional, and spiritual elements of an extraordinary meal. Seasoned with tips, anecdotes, and signature dishes from America’s most imaginative chefs, The Flavor Bible is an essential reference for every kitchen.Winner of the 2009 James Beard Book Award for Best Book: Reference and Scholarship

Top 50 Most Delicious Homemade Tea Recipes: Create Unique Blends of Different Teas, Fruits, Spices and Herbs (Recipe Top 50’s Book 28)

Are you running out of new tea flavors to try out? Why not make your own homemade tea uniquely flavored with different teas, fruits, spices and herbs. Try these recipes and be amazed by their delicious taste! Get inspired to create your own recipes after trying all 50 tea recipes. Not only recipes for hot teas but also refreshing iced teas are included. So whatever the weather, you will always be able to enjoy a nice cup or glass of deliciously soothing homemade tea. Easy to follow steps so anyone can make and enjoy them!Each of the recipes have easy to follow steps allowing anyone to make them in no time at all. Tried, Tested and SO GOOD!These recipes have all been tried out by us and we LOVE each and every one of them. So get to it and satisfy your tea cravings! Tags: tea blending, tea recipes, tea blends, homemade tea bags, make your own tea, tea making, iced tea recipes, ice tea recipes, tea recipe book, tea cookbook, how to make your own tea blends, loose tea recipes, herbal tea recipes, spiced tea recipes, fruit infused tea recipes, hot drink recipes, cold drink recipes, hot drink recipe book, green tea recipes, black tea recipes, white tea recipes, oolong tea recipes, create your own tea blends