Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive SpicePat Willard's enticing exploration of the exotic spice saffron describes its journey from the ancient Sumerian kingdoms, Persia, and the island of Crete to the Pennsylvania Dutch in America. Through a beautiful blend of personal stories, myths, history, quotations, ancient remedies, and modern recipes, Willard takes us from Cleopatra's bath to the medieval court of France and beyond. A practical guide to buying, using, and even growing saffron as well as a cookbook containing recipes ranging from Paella Valenica to Saffron Consommé, this magical account is perfect for anyone who has ever been teased by this seductive spice. |
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SECRETS OF SAFFRON: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice
Gebruikersrecensie - KirkusAn admiring account of an exotic spice with a long and varied history, by a food writer whose imagination keeps the story light and lively.Since the blossom of the crocus plant is the source of ... Volledige review lezen
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Gebruikersrecensie - TracyRowan - LibraryThingSaffron is, in my opinion, one of the greatest flavoring agents in the world. I'm partial to it in baked goods and dairy products, and have developed my own recipe for saffron ice cream which is so ... Volledige review lezen
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The Invading Hordes | 61 |
For God and King | 75 |
Death Was Meant for This | 96 |
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Bibliografische gegevens
| Titel | Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice |
| Auteur | Pat Willard |
| Uitgever | Beacon Press, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0807050091, 9780807050095 |
| Lengte | 240 pagina's |
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