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A guide to identifying and using herbs and spices, complete with historical information, facts on growing herbs, and how to use herbs and spices in the kitchen. Features full-color photographic identification of the world's herbs and spices, with detailed information on cultivation, taste, and appearance, and all their medicinal, domestic, and culinary tastes. Also includes over 200 classic and contemporary recipes from all over the world, each with full-color, step-by-step instructions and a pictures of the finished dish.