The Herb and Spice Companion is the newest addition to our very popular Companion series, which has already covered tea, cheese, chocolate, and coffee. With descriptions and ratings of more than 150 spices from around the world, The Herb and Spice Companion includes tips on storing and using spices to create innovative combinations of flavors. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019. However, the information on individual spices is quite informative and well presented. Just a professional masterpiece, with no exaggeration. Both in its appearance and content. With Lior Lev Sercarz’s guide, you’ll want to roast and grind your own—and you’ll wonder why you never did it before! it's well illustrated in colour, it's terse in its descriptions and recommendations for use and it is in dictionary format, from A to Z. You will look at your pantry, and your next meal, in a whole new light—with an added pinch of adventure!” —Gail Simmons “Sercarz is the founder of La Boîte, a New York City shop that is to spices what the Louvre is to art… His suggestions are actionable and inclusive in a way that could change the way you cook dinner tonight.” —Food52.com“Sercarz is more than a dealer of spices; he’s a master of capturing a scent and translating it into a reality, a skill that has been honed over a decade of experience. This is one for your Christmas wish list. This book is a must have for any cook or chef. Good job! This beautifully illustrated guide sets out everything you need to know about the culinary, medical and cosmetic uses of more than 50 spices in a clear and easy-to-understand directory. Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017. The book is very well written and organized. The Spice Companion reveals his secrets in a stunning, thoughtful, and indispensable guide that at once informs, transports, and inspires. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Spice Companion will be my kitchen companion for years to come—bet it will be yours, too.” —Dorie Greenspan   “I have known Lior for many years and have always been impressed by his understanding of how to season food to develop nuanced flavors; he is a true spice master. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. If you want to upgrade your dining experience, no matter what cuisine you follow, this is the book for you. A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country’s most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and breathtaking botanical illustrations.Since founding his spice shop in 2006, Lior Lev Sercarz has become the go-to source for fresh and unusual spices as well as small-batch custom blends for renowned chefs around the world. The Spice Companion is available in two versions: just the book, and with a limited edition slipcase. With stunning illustrations of each spice, vibrant photography, and a wealth of useful tips, The Spice Companion is a must-have resource that’s as beautiful as it is informative. A definitive spice guide, featuring 102 recipes for spice blends, and a set of hand-selected spices. Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef and owner of La Boîte, a destination spice shop in New York City. Please try again later. Not as comprehensive as I was looking for. I only gave it a four because I had expected information on traditional spice mixtures. There's a problem loading this menu right now. What Chefs are Saying “Spices can often be the unsung heroes of … I use this... when I was growing up...” I wanted more history and uses of mores spices, not the author’s autobiography, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019. I love it enough to purchase other copies for family members. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor chicken broth), and a unique spice blend recipe to highlight it in the kitchen. Does this book contain inappropriate content? But not only does the book give you a good sense of spices and how to blend them, but what spices go well with each other, and what foods they accent the best. --Dorie Greenspan "I have known Lior for many years and have always been impressed by his understanding of how to season food to develop nuanced flavors; he is a true spice master. Please try again. So this book will become an important reference in my culinary library. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. p. The Spice Companion : The Essential Guide to Using Spices in the Kitchen and Home by Alison Candlin; Richard Craze A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. By clicking SIGN UP, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House’s, Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Stories Read By Your Favorite Celebrities, Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. After attending culinary school in France, he worked for multiple Michelin-starred chefs before turning to his true passion: helping cooks everywhere… More about Lior Lev Sercarz, “If you think of spices as what’s in those jars that have been in your pantry for the last decade, think again. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I have read it from cover-to-cover and it has utterly changed the way I think about cooking and layering of flavors. I was a pretty damned good home chef before, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. I have looking through the book, and learning more spices. The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices: A Cookbook, Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Sercarz explains how to best buy, blend, roast and store seasonings, and how spices are sanitized to be sold.”—The New York TimesOne of “16 best food and beverage books of 2016” —USA Today“A kitchen must.”—Tastebook.com“The Best Cookbooks for 2016: F&W Editors’ Picks”—Food & Wine“An exuberant take on vegetables” and one of “Our Top 10 Cookbooks for 2016”—Newsday“With his new book, ‘The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices,’ Sercarz aims to demystify the sometimes mysterious uses of spice to help home cooks bring flavors to life.” —The Boston Globe“Home chefs, professionals, even beer breweries look to Sercarz to pick up their flavor game. A master spice blender, chef and the owner of the famed La Boîte Spice Company (located in Hells Kitchen) is a poet when it comes to speaking about the significance of using spices in the food one loves. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. I own a spice blend company and have been creating and designing my own spices (and spice blends for chefs & restaurants,) for over 25 years. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. The Spice Companion is the essential reference book for using spices to improve your health and well-being, as well as add flavor to your dishes. I've been cooking and baking (pretty darn well, if I do say so) for fifty years, and while I still learn ideas and pick up recipes or techniques from new food books, it's quite rare for any book about food to wake me up and actually inspire me to re-think. Bought the book, it's gorgeous, a history summary about the spice, how to to use and then, a great recipe for a spice blend. Couldn't ask for more. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices: A Cookbook eBook: Sercarz, Lior Lev: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store Everyone tells you what spices to use with what food but they don't tell you which spices blend well together. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. Recently penning ‘The Spice Companion’ Sercarz continues to educate and spread the word about the world of spice.” —Fox Business, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor … The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. Unable to add item to List. Spices and Herbs From Around The World 1), Cooking with Spices: 100 Recipes for Blends, Marinades, and Sauces from Around the World, “If you think of spices as what’s in those jars that have been in your pantry for the last decade, think again. The variations presented by the author will probably be of interest to those who have more experience than I do in working with spices. I can practically smell his amazing spice blends just reading this book.” —Ina Garten   “Spices can often be the unsung heroes of the kitchen. This is a book I’ll be reaching for often.” —Yotam Ottolenghi   “No one knows spices better than Lior: no one has better ideas about how to cook with them and no one has written a spice book as exciting as this one. The Spice Companion: The Culinary, Cosmetic, and Medicinal Uses of Spices. The Spice Companion will be my kitchen companion for years to come—bet it will be yours, too.” —Dorie Greenspan “I have known Lior for many years and have always been impressed by his understanding of how to season food to develop nuanced flavors; he is a true spice master. Buy, Nov 01, 2016 Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Nov 01, 2016 Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Please try again. Not exhaustive. The Spice Companion reveals his secrets in a stunning, thoughtful, and indispensable guide that at once informs, transports, and inspires. If you like to make up your own recipes then you must have this book!! The official companion app to SpiceTools. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. | ISBN 9781101905470 To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Spice Companion will be my kitchen companion for years to come--bet it will be yours, too." Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Inspiring book? The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. I have been looking for a book like this almost my whole lifetime. This app allows for remotely controlling and managing a running instance with the API enabled and configured. A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country’s most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and … The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices. The spine may show signs of wear. We are experiencing technical difficulties. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. The Spice Companion lets you know the spices that work well together. The dried parts of aromatic plants -- the seeds, flowers, leaves, bark, and roots -- that are used widely for flavoring and preserving foods, … It has beautiful illustrations and instructions for blending spices in unique and tasty ways. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018. Spices are no longer confined to the kitchen. You will look at your pantry, and your next meal, in a whole new light- … What Chefs are Saying “If you think of spices as what’s in those jars that have been in your pantry for the last decade, think again. Buy. This spice cookbook set includes The Spice Companion, signed by Lior, and your choice of 9 of our Voyager Collection single spices. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to … Maybe. First published in the United States in 1997 by the People’s Medical Society Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Craze, Richard, 1950 The Spice Companion: the culinary, cosmetic, and medicinal uses of spices/by Richard Craze. With descriptions and ratings of more than 150 spices from around the world, The Herb and Spice Companion includes tips on storing and using spices to create innovative combinations of flavors. They are given the full orchestra here, and the results are bright and loud. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Cooking, Food & Wine Reference (Kindle Store), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Please try your request again later. It goes in depth into lots of different spices, though like the author says it's not encyclopedic, so it's missing some I'd like to have known more about (chervil) that are a bit more obscure. I purchased it as a Christmas gift for my daughter and will be ordering another one for myself. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. The official companion app to SpiceTools. The Spice Companion contains some recipes, but is not a cookbook. This app allows for remotely controlling and managing a running instance with the API enabled and configured. A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country’s most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and breathtaking botanical illustrations.Since founding his spice shop in 2006, Lior Lev Sercarz has become the go-to source for fresh and unusual spices as well as small-batch custom blends for renowned chefs around the world. Instead the author presented his own variations on ,these mixtures. For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor … All-in-all The Spice Companion makes a wonderful addition to any serious cook’s library, just be prepared to make some mistakes along the way—which, if you are a serious cook, you are already used to doing. Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018. Absolutely! My spice collection had quadrupled and I think about spices now much differently than I did before this book came into my world. The Spice Companion communicates his expertise in a way that will change how readers cook, inspiring them to try bold new flavor combinations and make custom spice blends. A useful book? Lior Lev Sercarz. | ISBN 9781101905463 With Lior Lev Sercarz’s guide, you’ll want to roast and grind your own—and you’ll wonder why you never did it before! In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Only selected spices and only those the author likes to use, Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019, Some interesting information on a few of the author’s favorite spices, including tomatoes, lemon peel, and orange peel. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. s .’s maximum sought-after expert, with hundreds of sparkling thoughts and suggestions for using pantry spices, 102 never-earlier than-posted recipes for spice blends, appropriate images, and breathtaking botanical illustrations. The book is just fabulous. The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices: A Cookbook A lovely and definitive spice manual by way of the u . This book has changed my life. About the Author: LIOR LEV SERCARZ is the chef and owner of La Boîte, a spice shop in New York City. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? The Herb and Spice Companion is the newest addition to our very popular Companion series, which has already covered tea, cheese, chocolate, and coffee. Un libro meraviglioso, che aiuta ad orientarsi nel variegato (e mai troppo conosciuto) mondo di spezie ed erbe aromatiche. This book will inspire anyone who is interested in cooking and creating more interesting meals. This book lays out his remarkable knowledge in a visually impressive and fascinating way, and I am thrilled to add it to my collection.” —Eric Ripert   “Lior Lev Sercarz is more than a great chef; he’s a modern-day kitchen magician. The author presented a clear understanding of his intent in writing the book. I can practically smell his amazing spice blends just reading this book.”. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2017. i've seen a lot of spice books, but this one is especially enjoyable. SpiceCompanion. The Spice Companion Book Description : A stunning and definitive spice guide by the country’s most sought-after expert, with hundreds of fresh ideas and tips for using pantry spices, 102 never-before-published recipes for spice blends, gorgeous photography, and breathtaking botanical illustrations. Everyone should know about spices! What a treat! For each of the 102 curated spices, Lev Sercarz provides the history and origin, information on where to buy and how to store it, five traditional cuisine pairings, three quick suggestions for use (such as adding cardamom to flavor chicken broth), and a unique spice blend recipe to highlight it in the kitchen. And in his new book, The Spice Companion, he shares some of that wisdom.”—TastingTable.com“Mr. Features: - Manage and insert cards - Scan cards using NFC - Virtual Keypad/Scanner - Live Patches: Enable/Disable hex edits on the fly - Online patch list download Something went wrong. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Sumptuous photography and botanical illustrations of each spice make this must-have resource as beautiful as it is informative. I was pretty damned good home chef before, but this has upped my game. "Lior Lev Sercarz is more than a great chef; he's a modern-day kitchen magician. Please try again. Sumptuous photography and botanical illustrations of each spice make this must-have resource—which also features debossing on the front cover, an orange-stained book edge, and a silver ribbon marker—as beautiful as it is informative. Saw the author on MilkStreet - very impressed with his knowledge about the history and usage of spices. 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