Saffron - A Global History (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Reaktion Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Edible
Release date:	October 2020
Authors:	Ramin Ganeshram
Dimensions:	197 x 120 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-78914-330-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > General cookery > Cookery by ingredient > Cooking with herbs & spices Books > Food & Drink > General cookery > Cookery by ingredient > Cooking with herbs & spices
LSN:	1-78914-330-6
Barcode:	9781789143300

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