The Grammar of Spice
$59.17
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
27 August 2017
Summary
Spices have played an intrinsic part in the human story, running through history, geography, anthropology, politics, religion, culture, art and design. From alligator pepper seeds which, in the Yoruba culture, are given to newborn babies to taste a few minutes after birth, to charoli seeds, which are used in traditional Indian sweets eaten during the festival of Holi, and caraway seeds, which were added to medieval love potions, each spice has its own significance in the lives of the people w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500519677 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0500519676 |
| Author: | Caz Hildebrand |
| Publisher: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 27 August 2017 |
| Weight: | 840g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 175mm |
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Critics Review
‘As much a visual feast as it is an opportunity to gorge on history, dream up flavour combinations and expand your knowledge … each spice has its story, opposite exquisite illustrations and designs. Beautiful’ - Delicious Magazine‘Fascinating’ - Vegetarian Living‘Spices and abstract geometrical patterns are a surprisingly perfect pairing in this visually stunning and informative book’ - The Lady
About The Author
Caz Hildebrand
Caz Hildebrand is one of the Creative Partners at Here Design. She is the award-winning designer of cookbooks by Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, and Sam and Sam Clark of Moro. She is the co-author of The Geometry of Pasta.
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