Spices hold the key to the culinary history of the world and "The World of Spice" explores the subtle shadings in provincial spice palettes that represent the complex layering of local cuisines. Journeying to the far corners of the globe, award-winning writer Michael Bateman uncovers an intriguing blend of food and travel to plot a spice trail for the modern age. In 200 exquisite recipes from fiery Cajun redfish to traditional English Christmas pudding, he rediscovers ancient skills that tease out the fullest flavours in main dishes, light appetisers and salads, warming soups and stews and sensational desserts, alongside a host of delicate spice mixtures, pastes, sauces and side dishes. Combining culinary, botanical and historical information with wonderful anecdotes, delicious recipes and vibrant food and travel photography, "The World of Spice" has been a lifetime in the making. It will fascinate every gourmet, globe-trotter, food historian and modern-day cookery enthusiast.
- ISBN10 1856266745
- ISBN13 9781856266741
- Publish Date 28 September 2006 (first published 25 September 2003)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 10 June 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Kyle Cathie
- Edition Revised edition
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 240
- Language English