Celebration like by notes. Spices and seasonings

Our ancestors fought many wars for gold, land, freedom, and… spices. There may not have been battles between two armies for cardamom, and two generals may not have clashed over star anise, but it is well known that since ancient times, trade routes were established for the import of black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices, while corporations sent ships and fought for markets by any means necessary.

But do you know what spices are and how to use them? This book contains the most accurate and useful information about all spices, so you can turn even the most ordinary ingredients into haute cuisine dishes!

What you have before you is not a cookbook in the conventional sense nor a collection of recipes. It is a detailed guide that explains how flavor works, how aroma unfolds, and why some combinations enhance a dish while others overload it. This edition will supplement your recipe book, allowing you to bring even more flavor into familiar dishes or even reveal them in a new way.

The author draws on experience accumulated over centuries, so the text organically resonates with the global history of trade and cultural exchanges. Spices here become part of human history: from caravan routes to modern kitchens and even medicine. This is a peculiar historical book that speaks not of dates and battles but of tastes and habits that shaped the world history of everyday life.

A convenient usage table, glossary, and visual illustrations make this illustrated cookbook—a vibrant collection of photographs that will certainly help memorize each spice—a practical tool. This edition is suitable as a gift book for a woman passionate about gastronomy or as a universal gift for your best friend if you are pondering what to give someone who loves to cook and is interested in food culture. This edition helps you to taste—literally like by notes.