From Publishers Weekly
Ian Hemphill grew up in a Australian family that pioneered in the spice business in the 1950s and it became his life's work. In The Spice and Herb Bible: A Cook's Guide he offers insight into the exotic scents and flavors of culinary herbs and spices. In this alphabetical guide, the author includes sidebars containing the botanical and common names of each subject, the family, flavor group and weight. Included are 32 pages of close-up color photographs of many of the 97 spices and herbs. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Australian-born Hemphill grew up on his family's herb farm, and he and his wife now run a specialty spice and herb market in a suburb of Sydney. His ambitious reference work covers more than 95 herbs and spices, ranging from ajowan to zedoary and including both the familiar and the exotic. The detailed entries (there are nine pages on vanilla alone) provide common and botanical names, origin and history, "flavor group," and tips on buying, storage, and use, along with a wealth of other information; most also include a recipe, and there are color photographs of the herbs and spices as well. In addition to the A-to-Z guide, there is a large section on combining spices and herbs, in blends such as Moroccan chermoula, Indian garam masala, and French quatre pices, among others. This invaluable reference is essential for most collections. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Rosemary Black, New York Daily News, February 20, 2002
This book explains how to get the most mileage out of [spices and herbs].
Shirley Reiss, Kliatt 07/2002
This is a wonderful resource for both the novice and the experienced cook.
Healthy Cooking 12/2002
Comprehensive information about all these natural ingredients that add flavor to food.
Marty Meitus, Rocky Mountain News 06/09/2004
A terrific book.
Book Description
Cooks use spices and herbs to not only enhance food flavor, but to also create new taste combinations and sensations. From the vanilla bean used in creating ice cream to the cinnamon in fragrant cinnamon buns, it is virtually impossible to imagine a kitchen without spices. The Spice and Herb Bible is a fascinating, authoritative history and reference source. Ian Hemphill describes a wide range of global herbs and spices which can be used in today's kitchen, either alone or in magical combinations. This book demystifies the art of combining herbs and spices, and introduces the home cook to worlds of tastes formerly to be had only at "exotic" restaurants. With delightful recipes and great tips for use and storage, The Spice and Herb Bible is truly an essential resource for any well-equipped kitchen. - More than 100 spices and herbs listed alphabetically - Quick, complete reference - Storage and use details for each herb and spice - Detailed color photographs of every herb and spice - 29 spice blend recipes, including Garam Masala and Herbes de Provence - For the novice and experienced cook
About the Author
Ian Hemphill a native of Sydney, Australia grew up working in the family spice business. He managed a spice company overseas before returning to Sydney, where he opened a specialty shop bearing the nickname Ian has had since his school days: Herbie. Today, Herbie's Spices boasts the largest selection of herbs and spices for sale and export in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Spice and Herb Bible: A Cook's Guide FROM THE PUBLISHER
Cooks use spices and herbs to not only enhance food flavor, but to also create new taste combinations and sensations. From the vanilla bean used in creating ice cream to the cinnamon in fragrant cinnamon buns, it is virtually impossible to imagine a kitchen without spices.
The Spice and Herb Bible is a fascinating, authoritative history and reference source. Ian Hemphill describes a wide range of global herbs and spices which can be used in today's kitchen, either alone or in magical combinations. This book demystifies the art of combining herbs and spices, and introduces the home cook to worlds of tastes formerly to be had only at "exotic" restaurants. With delightful recipes and great tips for use and storage, The Spice and Herb Bible is truly an essential resource for any well-equipped kitchen.
More than 100 spices and herbs listed alphabetically Quick, complete reference Storage and use details for each herb and spice Detailed color photographs of every herb and spice 29 spice blend recipes, including Garam Masala and Herbes de Provence For the novice and experienced cook
SYNOPSIS
As big as the good book, this appropriately named guide contains color photos and recipes for each of the myriad herbs and spices gathered here. The entry for each spice includes a lengthy description, history, and directions for processing, buying, storage, and use. This comprehensive reference, originally published in 2000 in Australia, is designed for the popular reader. Hemphill is a spice exporter in Australia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
FROM THE CRITICS
HortIdeas
Simply put, [Hemphill] knows his herbs and spices.
Rosemary Black - New York Daily News
This book explains how to get the most mileage out of [spices and herbs].
Publishers Weekly
Ian Hemphill grew up in a Australian family that pioneered in the spice business in the 1950s and it became his life's work. In The Spice and Herb Bible: A Cook's Guide he offers insight into the exotic scents and flavors of culinary herbs and spices. In this alphabetical guide, the author includes sidebars containing the botanical and common names of each subject, the family, flavor group and weight. Included are 32 pages of close-up color photographs of many of the 97 spices and herbs. (Apr.) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
KLIATT - Shirley Reis
Can you imagine a world without spices or flavorings? Spices have been used from ancient times to enhance flavors, to mask unpleasant odors, and for medicinal purposes, among other uses. Historically, the acquisition of spices played a major role in the development of trade routes in addition to the survival of various societies. This title is a fascinating, authoritative history and thorough source of information about herbs and spices. Entries on each seasoning contain the following information: history, processing, buying and storage, use, common/botanical names, names in other languages, flavor group, weight per teaspoon, suggested quantity per pound, complements, "used in," and "combines with." Beautiful color photographs show what the spices and herbs look like in their original form. A special section about spice blending provides additional information that enhances our spice awareness. The author has spent his entire life involved in some aspect of the spice industry, from working in the family spice business to managing a spice company overseas to ultimately owning a specialty spice shop in Australia. Today his store, Herbies Spices, boasts the largest selection of spices in the southern hemisphere. Check out their Web site: www.herbies.com.au. This is a wonderful resource for both the novice and the experienced cook. KLIATT Codes: JSAﾽRecommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2002, Firefly, Robert Rose, 498p. illus. index.,
Library Journal
Australian-born Hemphill grew up on his family's herb farm, and he and his wife now run a specialty spice and herb market in a suburb of Sydney. His ambitious reference work covers more than 95 herbs and spices, ranging from ajowan to zedoary and including both the familiar and the exotic. The detailed entries (there are nine pages on vanilla alone) provide common and botanical names, origin and history, "flavor group," and tips on buying, storage, and use, along with a wealth of other information; most also include a recipe, and there are color photographs of the herbs and spices as well. In addition to the A-to-Z guide, there is a large section on combining spices and herbs, in blends such as Moroccan chermoula, Indian garam masala, and French quatre pices, among others. This invaluable reference is essential for most collections. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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