The Spice & Herb Bible Third Edition #HolidayGiftGuide

I could not imagine cooking without herbs and spices. They have so many great health benefits and add flavors to any dish. Herbs and spices being so widely available, it is hard to imagine that the majority of them were a luxury only the wealthy could afford 2,000 years ago.

The third edition of The Spice & Herb Bible features six new spice entries, bringing the total number of entries up to 97; 102 new recipes; 33 new curry spice blends and 17 new spice blends, as well as the fascinating section “Travels in the Spice Trade,” which includes Ian’s personal anecdotes and travel stories. The interior pages have been completely redesigned and reorganized and are in full color throughout, making reading the contents an absolute treat.

I really like that The Spice & Herb Bible Third Edition explain so many different things. From the spice and herb origins and history to how they are processed and should be used. This book is an incredible resource. We use spices almost every day at home and getting to know this industry through the eyes of Ian Hemphill and Kate Hemphill is so fascinating. This is the perfect Holiday gift for anyone who enjoys cooking and learning about spices and herbs.

IAN HEMPHILL, a native of Sydney, Australia, oversees Herbie’s Spices, which boasts a huge selection of high quality herbs and spices for sale and exports to enthusiastic cooks.

KATE HEMPHILL absorbed an intimate knowledge of all aspects of herbs and spices as part of her family life and business. She is a trained chef who has worked as a home economist, food stylist, recipe writer, and cookery teacher.

The Spice & Herb Bible Third Edition is published by Robert Rose. Follow Robert Rose on Twitter  for free recipes, cooking tips, and valuable health resources.