The flavor of spices/the history of spices / Fabienne Gambrelle ; photographs by Sophie Boussahba,; photo styling by Marie-France Michalon.

Author: Gambrelle, Fabienne, author.

Note:Traces the fascinating history of spices from their use in Ancient Greece and Rome, and their discovery by Europeans on their travels around the world, to their use today in cooking, perfume, and medicine. The second volume presents more than eighty different spices and blendsfrom mild or fragrant to extra-spicy and pungentánd explains their origins and common culinary uses. Useful tips include how to choose spices, mix your own blends, incorporate them into recipes, and conserve them for best results. Each spice is identified by genus and species as well as its common name, and the book is completed with a guide of the best spice suppliers in the world.

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