The Spice Islands Cookbook Spices Herbs and Seasonings 1970 Kitchen Book

The Spice Islands Cookbook 1970 Paperback Book. Wear along the edges of the cover. "How do I use more spices and herbs when I cook for pleasure." This is a lovely cookbook from the early 1960's. It starts off with a history of of the spice trade, has a brief "how to use" section and is then followed by a wide variety of recipes. Each page has a whimsical drawing on it, so the pages are as fun to look at as the recipes are to read. The last sections of the book include a description for each herb or spice, and the suggested uses to best showcase it, followed by an herb chart for quick and easy reference. Narrative, recipes, art illustrations. THE SPICE ISLANDS Cook Book is dedicated to the thousands of men and women who cook for fun and pleasure as well as for everyday family needs. It is our hope that this book will answer the frequently-asked question: How do I use spices and herbs? The recipes contained herein have been selected with one thought in mind-to enhance foods by the knowledgeable use of seasonings. The recipes range from the simple to the gourmet level. None is difficult, and all are delectable. Each of them was prepared under the direction of skilled home economists in the modern test kitchens of Spice Islands. Every recipe was taste-tested by a trained taste panel, and only the very finest of them were selected for inclusion in this book.