The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs

From the Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef , an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, including beautiful photography. Award-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world’s spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide. This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their