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Handy Pocket Guides

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Cover of Handy Pocket Guide to Asian Vegetables
- 50 vegetables found in Asian markets - Names and preparation tips for each vegetable - Sample recipes

Cover of Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Fruits
This handy field guide introduces over 40 different fruits commonly found in Asia. Each fruit is clearly presented and described, with a detailed description of each fruit including its country of origin and areas of growth. Culinary uses are also given, with helpful tips on how to produce the best flavours when consuming and cooking these fruits. With nine exciting Asian recipes for readers to try, this book is an absolute must for lovers of tropical tastes. Features of Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Fruits include: A handy paperback format and eye-catching cover; Descriptions and notes on over 40 fruits, including avocado, banana, breadfruit, coconut, dragon's eye fruit (or longan), durian, guava, jackfruit, langsat, lychee, lime, mango, papaya, rambutan, salak, sapodilla, soursop and water apple; Listing of scientific and family names, as well as common names in Indonesian, Malay and Thai; Over 100 beautiful colour photographs; A wealth of expert botanical information.

Cover of Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Herbs & Spices
Learn the essentials of Asian spices and herbs with this useful and portable reference book.

The Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Herbs & Spices introduces over 35 different herbs, spices and aromatics commonly found in Asia. Each item is clearly presented and described in detail, with notes on its country of origin and areas of growth. Culinary options are also provided, with helpful tips on how to make the most of these tasty flavorings. With four exciting Asian spice recipes for readers to try, this book is an absolute "must" for lovers of tropical tastes.

Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.