The Nutmeg Trail

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What a gorgeous book this turned out to be. The graphics are beautiful and plentiful. It was packed full of all kinds of interesting information about spices, their history, where they come from, how to prepare them, layering flavor, etc. On top of that, we get a plethora of delicious sounding recipes from around the world. So far I have tried the “Egg & Bacon Rougaille” from Mauritius (it was amazing), and “Kebabs from Babur” (also amazing). I can't wait to try out more! This would make a perfect addition to any foodies cookbook library! Two HUGE thumbs up from yours truly.

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Definitely more of a cookbook than a history book, The Nutmeg Trail explores the world's most sought after spices throughout history. Between each mini history lesson is a selection of recipes that include the featured spice, starting with ginger and making way towards lemongrass and rose petals.

I genuinely enjoyed this. The interweaving of history between each recipe kept me browsing and there was more than one recipe I bookmarked for later. Ford has done her homework, and the historical background of each spice is easy to follow without being watered down.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in cooking and cuisine.