Transform your dishes from bland and boring to punchy and flavoursome with this definitive guide to spices.Its time to spice up your home cooking Taking the periodic table of spices as a starting point this adventurous recipe book explores the science behind the art of making incredible spice blends to help you release the flavour in your dishes. Discover a spice book like no other from TV personality food scientist and bestselling author Dr Stuart Farrimond. Sure to get your tastebuds tingling you can explore An explanation of what spices are and how theyre produced Which countries favour which spices and a bit of the history behind it Dozens of spice blends you can make and what you can use it for 52 exciting recipes from around the world which showcase each spice blend A reference guide to look up each spice to understand how to use it Colourcoded charts to help you learn the chemical compound that make up the flavours Instructions on how to design your own spice blends with photographic references without. If youve ever wondered why some spices taste stronger than others or how to make your own personal garam masala The Science of Spice has all the answers Discover how to use spices for cooking to become more creative in the kitchen and explore the multiple ways that spices can endlessly heighten your eating experience.Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe its knowing how to use the right combination of spices and herbs to get the greatest possible flavour from your dishes. From learning how the flavour compounds within spices work together to exploring the worlds top spices this is the perfect cookbook for curious cooks and adventurous foodies. Whether youre a fan of spice seeking to experiment with new flavour combinations or simply a beginnerlevel homecook looking to advance your knowledge on all things spicerelated this is a musthave volume also doubling up as a great coffee table book for the whole family to love.At DK we believe in the power of di