In this exceptionally illustrated book, Caz Hildebrand presents 60 different spices and spice blends, describing their origins, uses, and encouraging experimentation. The essence of each spice is explored through a short story, complemented by interesting anecdotes and facts about their historical and cultural background. Featuring reproductions of the ethnographic ornaments by the historical designer and traveler Owen Jones (1809-1874), this beautiful book nostalgically celebrates the wonderful world of flavors that spices offer us. It is the perfect gift for bibliophile cooks and gourmets.