Spice Understand the Science of Spice, Create Exciting New Blends, and Revolutionize
Many cooks are intimidated by spices. All too often,
a pot of spice is bought for a recipe then pushed into
the gloomy depths of a kitchen cupboard, where it
remains untouched for many years. This should not
be so, for spices are the lifeblood of countless dishes.
Neglecting spices does a disservice to a cook’s
culinary talents. They not only enhance the natural
flavors of a dish, but can bring new flavors and aromas
to familiar foods, exciting all our senses. To cook
without spices is like composing an orchestral opus
without a string section; cooks who view spicing as a
grind of black pepper or a spoon of curry powder
need to embrace the richness that spices can offer.