Saffron

A Global History

Saffron
Ramin Ganeshram
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Hardback
h197 x 120mm - 160pg
14 Sep 2020 UK
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9781789143300
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Explore the dramatic history of the world' s most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History. Literally worth their weight in gold, sunset-red saffron threads are prized internationally. Saffron can be found in cave art in Mesopotamia, in the frescoes of ancient Santorini, in the dyed wrappings of Egyptian mummies, in the saffron-hued robes of Buddhist monks, and in unmistakable dishes around the world. It has been the catalyst for trade wars, as well as smuggling schemes, and used in medicine and cosmetics. Complete with delicious recipes and surprising anecdotes, this book traces the many paths taken by saffron, revealing the allure of a spice sought globally by merchants, chefs, artists, scientists, clerics, traders, warriors and black market smugglers.
"This book is much like the ingredient it focuses on: exquisite. A brilliant and informative book by an uber talented author. "--Monica Bhide, author of Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen
Journalist and chef Ramin Ganeshram is the author of a number of cookbooks and The General' s Cook: A Novel (2018).
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781789143300
Published: 14 Sep 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 197mm
Width: 120mm
Pages: 160

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