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Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice

Secrets of Saffron: The Vagabond Life of the World's Most Seductive Spice - Paperback

by Pat Willard
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Availability:In StockContributor:Pat WillardPublish date:2002-04-11Pages:240
Language:EnglishPublisher:Beacon PressISBN-13:9780807050095ISBN-10:807050091UPC:9780807050095Book Category:CookingBook Subcategory:History, Specific IngredientsBook Topic:Herbs, Spices, CondimentsSize:8.20 x 5.58 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCW0QDEQV7
Pat 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 Consomm , this magical account is perfect for anyone who has ever been teased by this seductive spice.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Beacon PressISBN-13:9780807050095ISBN-10:807050091UPC:9780807050095Book Category:CookingBook Subcategory:History, Specific IngredientsBook Topic:Herbs, Spices, CondimentsSize:8.20 x 5.58 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.6614Product ID:SCW0QDEQV7
Pat Willard is the author of Pie Every Day and A Soothing Broth. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Publisher: Beacon Press

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