--- product_id: 34044411 title: "The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World" price: "€ 53.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34044411-the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World **Price:** € 53.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World - **How much does it cost?** € 53.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34044411-the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World [Lakshmi, Padma] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World Review: A must have for your kitchen - This is a must have if you are even a little serious about cooking. I wanted it after seeing her on the Late Show, yes a Colbert bump. I am so glad I did. In fact I bought two more as Xmas gifts, yes it is that good. In-depth knowledge is shared on each spice, some I have never heard about before, their uses including some medicinal uses, how much to use, what it would be good on or in, taste profile and so on. Fennel Pollen? I had no idea this even existed! Do not be put off by the silly reviewers saying there are not recipes, it is not a cookbook nor does it say that it is. If you want a cookbook, buy one, don't slam a book because it is not something it doesn't say it is. BUT, it is a wonderful resource for every kitchen, and it does that very well. It is an Encyclopedia, of great spices, get it, you will not be disappointed. Review: Excellent product, - Great book! provides a really good explanation of various herbs and spices . ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #177,596 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #136 in Herb, Spice & Condiment Cooking #146 in Cooking Encyclopedias #214 in Gastronomy Essays (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (751) | | Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.33 x 7.81 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0062375237 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062375230 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | October 4, 2016 | | Publisher | Ecco | ## Images ![The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XT--CFGwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for your kitchen *by G***M on December 8, 2016* This is a must have if you are even a little serious about cooking. I wanted it after seeing her on the Late Show, yes a Colbert bump. I am so glad I did. In fact I bought two more as Xmas gifts, yes it is that good. In-depth knowledge is shared on each spice, some I have never heard about before, their uses including some medicinal uses, how much to use, what it would be good on or in, taste profile and so on. Fennel Pollen? I had no idea this even existed! Do not be put off by the silly reviewers saying there are not recipes, it is not a cookbook nor does it say that it is. If you want a cookbook, buy one, don't slam a book because it is not something it doesn't say it is. BUT, it is a wonderful resource for every kitchen, and it does that very well. It is an Encyclopedia, of great spices, get it, you will not be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product, *by J***1 on September 30, 2025* Great book! provides a really good explanation of various herbs and spices . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Comprehensive coverage of Spices and Herbs *by P***A on August 19, 2017* This is the first book of Padma Lakshmi's I have purchased. My wife is a great explorer in the kitchen, preparing a great variety of foods, and spices are an important element in her recipes. This book has very broad coverage of spices both well known and obscure, and to give an idea of the variety of spices and herbs covered, by my count it contains: - 175 total entries, including: --- 61 cross-references to cover spices with more than one common name --- 13 sub entries of pepper (I've only counted this as 1 in the total entries count above) --- 25 sea salts and 13 salts described in detail (counted as 1 in total above) --- 34 sub entries of chile (counted as 1 in total above) --- 5 sub entries of curry powder (counted as 1 in total above) Aside from a short introductory essay, this book is entirely comprised of the entries on specific spices and herbs, alphabetically arranged. There are photos on perhaps a quarter or more of the pages, sufficient to illustrate the majority if not all of the spices and herbs covered. Each of the articles discusses the origin of the specific spice or herb, giving examples of usage and a good explanation for each. There are a large variety of similar books available, and I can't say that this is the best - however I did do some spot checking against other popular spice books available here on Amazon. Looking at The Spice Companion: A Guide to the World of Spices , for example, I found that there is a broader coverage of spices and herbs in this book by Lakshmi. The Spice Companion book does include considerably more discussion on subjects such as 'sourcing spices' and 'how to blend spices', and in the individual entries the descriptions are presented with illustrations of each spice and recipe ideas and recommended pairings. For someone shopping for a book on spices I would recommend browsing through the books available here using Amazons 'look inside' feature to select the book that best suites your interests. This book is sturdily printed with a glossy hard binding that will wipe clean, and is a smaller size that will fit on the counter for comfortable reference and without taking up too much space (6 ½ x 7.8 inches). I'm pleased with it and I think that we will be using it as a helpful reference for years to come. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World - The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking - The Spice and Herb Bible --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34044411-the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/34044411-the-encyclopedia-of-spices-and-herbs-an-essential-guide-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*