Spices: A Global History

by Fred Czarra and  

The scent of oregano immediately conjures the comforts of Italian food, curry is synonymous with Indian flavor, and the fire of chili peppers ignites the cuisine of Latin America. Spices are often the overlooked essentials that define our greatest eating experiences. In this global history of spices, Fred Czarra tracks the path of these fundamental ingredients from the trade routes of the ancient world to the McCormick's brand's contemporary domination...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861894260
• ISBN13: 9781861894267
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.8" x 7.8"