{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to-the-flavors-of-the-world-9780062375230","title":"The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning \u003cem\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/em\u003e, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home cook.\" -- Eric Ripert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world's spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide. This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their authentic flavors. \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. And no other market epitomizes Padma's love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood--lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan's, in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen or cooking enthusiast, \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLakshmi, Padma:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePadma Lakshmi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Emmy-nominated host of the highly rated and critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning Bravo series\u003cem\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/em\u003e, and the author of three cookbooks and food titles: the award-winning \u003cem\u003eEasy Exotic\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eTangy, Tart, Hot \u0026amp; Sweet\u003c\/em\u003e; and the \u003cem\u003eEnclyclopedia of Spices and Herbs\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition to her culinary achievements, Lakshmi has contributed to such magazines as Vogue, Gourmet, and Harper's Bazaar (UK and US), and penned a syndicated column on fashion and food for the New York Times. Her television-hosting credits include Planet Food and Padma's Passport, as well as other programs in the United States and abroad. A global style icon and the first internationally successful Indian supermodel, Lakshmi also helms companies of her own such as the Padma Collection and Easy Exotic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLakshmi is a cofounder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Since 2009, the organization has advocated for early diagnosis, promoted research, and raised awareness in the medical community and the greater public about this devastating chronic disease which affects over 190 million women worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe lives in New York City with her daughter. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641356456210,"sku":"9780062375230","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57218989-a074-4bae-8b58-938fde714f74.jpg?v=1733012703","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to-the-flavors-of-the-world-9780062375230","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}