The Science of Spice: Understand Flavour Connections and Revolutionize your Cooking (The Science of Food)
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It's time to spice up your home cooking and transform your dishes from bland and boring to punchy and flavoursome with this definitive guide to spices! Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point, this adventurous recipe book explores the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends to help you release the flavour in your dishes. Discover a spice book like no other from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Spice profiles - organised by their dominant flavour compound - showcase the world's top spices, with recipe ideas, information on how to buy, use, and store, and more in-depth science to help you release the flavours and make your own spice connections. There is also a selection of recipes using innovative spice blends, based on the new spice science, designed to brighten your palate and inspire your own culinary adventures. Sure to get your taste-buds tingling, you can explore: - An explanation of what spices are and how they're produced. - Which countries favour which spices and a bit of the history behind it. - Dozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it for. - 52 exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blend. - A reference guide to look up each spice to understand how to use it. - Colour-coded charts to help you learn the chemical compounds that make up the flavours. - Instructions on how to design your own spice blends with photographic references without. Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe - it's knowing how to use the right combination of spices and herbs to get the greatest possible flavour from your dishes. From learning how the flavour compounds within spices work together to exploring the world's top spices, this is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies. Whether you're a fan of spice seeking to experiment with new flavour combinations, or simply a beginner-level home-cook looking to advance your knowledge on all things spice-related, this is a must-have volume also doubling up as a great coffee table book for the whole family to love. Explore the world's best spices, be inspired to make your own new spice blends, and take your cooking to new heights. You'll turn to this beautiful and unique book time and again - to explore and innovate. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? This series from DK is designed to help you perfect your cooking with practical instruction - and the science behind it. There are more cookbooks to discover from The Science of... series giving you the essentials to cook up a storm! Find the answers to your everyday cooking questions and get more out of your recipes with The Science of Cooking , paired together they make the ideal cookery gifts for your food-loving friends too! Review: Very useful - Really cool. Gives a very thorough chemical insight and ideas for practical appliance Review: The Spice Encyclopedia! - Fantastic book that encourages creativity rather than following recipes. I'd suggest this for those who have decided they have a passion for cooking and want to take it a step further from following recipes to making their own. The title couldn't be more apt, it really is a science textbook about spices, with maybe some geography thrown in for good measure. Of course, if you're into cooking you probably won't read it like you used to read those science textbooks in school (unless you were, of course, into science too!). The book is exceptionally designed, very vibrant, and altogether just a joy to look at.
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,145 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 13 in History of Food 41 in Food & Drink Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries 803 in Science & Nature References |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,189 Reviews |
M**S
Very useful
Really cool. Gives a very thorough chemical insight and ideas for practical appliance
M**L
The Spice Encyclopedia!
Fantastic book that encourages creativity rather than following recipes. I'd suggest this for those who have decided they have a passion for cooking and want to take it a step further from following recipes to making their own. The title couldn't be more apt, it really is a science textbook about spices, with maybe some geography thrown in for good measure. Of course, if you're into cooking you probably won't read it like you used to read those science textbooks in school (unless you were, of course, into science too!). The book is exceptionally designed, very vibrant, and altogether just a joy to look at.
P**N
Exceptional book. Very well written. Superb
This is the best, well organised, well written book in my kitchen library.It shows which spices go together best. Also the regions they are from. If, like me you enjoy reading cookery books as well as recipes from them, this will be your favourite book. It’s not like the tv cooks attempt at cookery. It’s written by an expert. A true scientific study.
A**R
Very deep but very narrow.
I loved this book. It covers the history and geography of the development of spices explaining the present day use of spices around the world. There is a two page detail on each of 50+ spices which is invaluable for understand the chemistry of each spice and how it can be paired with other spices. Alas there is little detail about effect of roasting/grinding options or cooking times and even less detail on the effect of tastes on the flavours. The last point is critical and you will have to look elsewhere for the detail. For Indian cuisine I found Masala Lab by Krish Ashok to be excellent for tastes and flavours of Indian food. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0143451375?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
A**R
What a great book.
Love this book, it's so well presented and full of useful information. It's not one to read, but definitely belongs in anyones collection who enjoys cooking with spices. Lots of tips, tricks and ideas.
M**E
Happy granddaughter
I got this for my granddaughter and she was over the moon with it
J**E
Like a book of spells for the kitchen
I saw this and the science of food book in the London science museum and was hooked! The layout is very enticing and draws you in. Associations with different ingredients is set out clearly and has already provided me with some amazing insights. I love science and cooking, so knowing how to get the best of the flavours on offer is brilliant. Yes, it’s probably obvious to lots of people but I love the way the “rules” of the game are set out
L**A
Fabulous book!
Bought as a Christmas gift for the hubby. He's very keen on cooking and loves experimemting with flavour combinations. The book goes into detail about combination ideas, as well as giving in depth detail on each spice and its origin. A deffinate purchase for any keen chef!
A**R
great conditions
Book is good nice variety of spices to learn from. good for beginners also
S**E
Inglish book
É tutto in inglese é l'ho dovuto rendere indietro
T**D
Nice and detailed book
The book begins by showcasing the various continents and their unique spices, offering a journey through the diverse flavors of the world. It then provides detailed fact sheets for each spice, covering their origins, tastes, and culinary uses. The book is beautifully illustrated with pleasant-colored graphics, making it not only informative but visually appealing. It's an excellent resource for identifying spices and their origins, perfect for sharing with friends at the dinner table when they ask about the spices you've used in your dishes. Lovely, simply lovely!
M**N
Très bien
Super livre, des excellentes idées et plein d'infos utiles
L**.
Excelente para cocineros y aficionados.
Muy buen libro, es lo que esperaba y llegó en óptimas condiciones.
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