Spices transform a good meal into a perfect delight for the palate.

The successful combination of flavors intensifies taste and creates fine nuances. How to season properly and what to pay attention to for an optimal interplay of spices has already been demonstrated by the two experts of this guide: polymer researcher and gastronomy expert Professor Dr. Thomas A. Vilgis and successful food editor Thomas A. Vierich have created an exceptional reference work titled "Aroma – The Art of Seasoning," which has become a standard that no gourmet can overlook. Here, you will learn everything from 400 herbs, spices, pastes, vinegars, and oils to food pairing and food completing.

For those who desire quick and elegant seasoning for everyday cooking, there is now "Aroma Essential": concentrated culinary knowledge and even more variety in cooking. This visually rich book simply shows which flavor variations harmonize. It explains what spices are and how they develop their flavors, outlines the ideal temperature for flavor development, describes the properties of spices for even greater combinability, and presents suitable dishes. Clear, compact, with essential principles at a glance. This makes seasoning correctly even easier for you. Illustrative flavor diagrams provide unlimited inspiration and encourage experimentation. A unique color system navigates through the complexity of many spices, making personal experimentation easy and ensuring success. Always within reach next to the stove, this cooking coach brings even the simplest dish to surprisingly new heights. Enjoy unexpected sensory experiences and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of spices!.