A cookbook that will undoubtedly inspire new directions in your culinary repertoire Since the days of the Silk Road and the Spice Trail, adventurers have traversed uncharted territories purely to get their hands on spices--those highly prized, heaven- scented powders. These intriguing, fragrant delicacies have captured the minds and hearts of people for centuries.

The Spice Kitchen unlocks the best-kept secrets of culinary traditions from around the world. After 15 years running specialty food stores, talented chef Michal Haines has developed an impressive knowledge of, and genuine love affair with, these precious ingredients. From cumin-tinged curries to cardamom-laced soups; from ginger-drenched stir- fries to cinnamon-enriched desserts, she shares her passion for spices in this beautiful book.

Michal's recipes, coupled with the stunning photography of Jacqui Blanchard, and the full A-Z guide to identifying, storing, and cooking with spices will help demystify the art of using them.