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Saffron
A Global History
Series: Edible
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Saffron
Explore the dramatic history of the world's most expensive spice in Saffron: A Global History
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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.
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Saffron by Ramin Ganeshram is praised for its brilliance and informativeness, drawing a parallel with the exquisite nature of the spice itself. Readers appreciate the author's talent in exploring and presenting the rich stories and culinary uses of saffron.
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ISBN: 9781789143300
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 58 illustrations, 54 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 120.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Journalist and chef Ramin Ganeshram is the author of a number of cookbooks and The General’s Cook: A Novel (2018).
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