Cookbook Giveaway – The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs

November 8, 2016 by
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The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World was inspired by Padma Lakshmi’s life traveling the world and brings together the world’s spices and herbs in a comprehensive alphabetical guide. This reference book is illustrated with photographs that capture the essence of various spices and their authentic flavors. 

The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. During her childhood, Padma use to wander the aisles of Kalustyan’s in New York City nourishing her love of spices and global cuisine. 

You can read more about this book and an excerpt on mustard in our review and recipe post. We are pleased to offer five copies of this title to our EYB Members in the U.S. and Canada.

One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post:

What is your favorite spice or herb to use in the kitchen?

Please note that you must be logged into the Rafflecopter contest before posting or your entry won’t be counted. If you are not already a Member, you can join at no cost. The contest ends December 10th, 2016. 

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91 Comments

  • Marcia1206  on  November 8, 2016

    I love cumin

  • AlisonL  on  November 8, 2016

    Garlic powder and cumin!

  • matag  on  November 8, 2016

    Basil

  • laureljean  on  November 8, 2016

    Rosemary

  • MollyB  on  November 8, 2016

    Cumin

  • meggan  on  November 8, 2016

    Cumin and ground chiles of all kinds.

  • anightowl  on  November 8, 2016

    Besar (Emirati spice) – it adds both a sweet and savory note.

  • lauriesk  on  November 8, 2016

    My favorite spice is probably pink, himalyan sea salt.

  • jenmacgregor18  on  November 8, 2016

    Ginger

  • lhudson  on  November 8, 2016

    Hands down Basil.

  • rchesser  on  November 8, 2016

    Cardamom

  • sabrina7  on  November 8, 2016

    I use a lot of tumeric, ginger, oregano, and cinnamon. but I love them all!

  • Teruska  on  November 8, 2016

    I think my favorite is garlic. But, we also use a variety of hot sauces and chiles.

  • lebarron2001  on  November 8, 2016

    My favorite is garlic.

  • dbielick  on  November 8, 2016

    Oregano

  • TheSpicedLife  on  November 8, 2016

    cumin is the most useful, but cardamom is up there as well as smoked paprika.

  • jr0717  on  November 8, 2016

    Cinnamon. And not just because its fall – I love it no matter what!

  • dangold  on  November 8, 2016

    Thyme!

  • sgump  on  November 8, 2016

    Such a challenging question! Truly. But I'll go with cinnamon for now.

  • alirov  on  November 9, 2016

    Lately I've been playing a lot with sumac and za'atar.

  • milgwimper  on  November 9, 2016

    Ginger and Cardamom

  • vickster  on  November 9, 2016

    Saffron, and I would love to learn more ways to use it

  • annmartina  on  November 9, 2016

    Aleppo pepper

  • kitchenfrolic  on  November 9, 2016

    Although I cook with a lot of different spices, my favourite spice to use when baking is cinnamon! I love the smell of it and try to incorporate it in a variety of dishes/baked goods/drinks! LOL

  • gjelizabeth  on  November 9, 2016

    Garlic is my always ingredient for savory dishes but I would love more saffron ideas for both savory and sweet.

  • ballen  on  November 9, 2016

    Rosemary

  • Foodfann  on  November 9, 2016

    I would have to say basil, since it is essential for both Italian and Thai cooking.

  • Lynled  on  November 9, 2016

    Never met a garlic I didn't love!

  • jdlt  on  November 9, 2016

    Cardamom is definitely my favorite!

  • gallucci  on  November 9, 2016

    It certainly doesn't pair with everything, but I love the warmth and depth of caraway in so many dishes and baked treats.

  • annieski  on  November 10, 2016

    Garlic

  • bfg67  on  November 10, 2016

    rosemary

  • Zosia  on  November 10, 2016

    basil

  • MKWerry  on  November 10, 2016

    Garlic

  • kimtrev  on  November 10, 2016

    cumin

  • JulieG1002  on  November 10, 2016

    Garlic

  • edyenicole  on  November 10, 2016

    I love using garlic and cinnamon!

  • love2chow  on  November 10, 2016

    Garlic

  • Siegal  on  November 11, 2016

    I love using sumac

  • sarahawker  on  November 11, 2016

    Garlic, Cumin, Saffron! Just one?

  • DFed  on  November 11, 2016

    Cinnamon always adds a nice touch!

  • pandapotamus  on  November 11, 2016

    thyme!

  • Radiantpurple  on  November 11, 2016

    Garlic hands down 🙂

  • joanhuguet  on  November 11, 2016

    Aleppo pepper

  • ampsmom  on  November 12, 2016

    Garlic and basil

  • cheftina888  on  November 12, 2016

    How to select among my favorite spices and herbs? garlic, ginger, cumin, and basil for savory and for sweets, definitely cinnamon, vanilla beans, and nutmeg

  • Lafauvette  on  November 13, 2016

    dill

  • Deneenm  on  November 14, 2016

    rosemary, cardamom, ginger

  • Nancith  on  November 14, 2016

    Dill is invigorating.

  • ravensfan  on  November 14, 2016

    Rosemary

  • tennyogirl  on  November 14, 2016

    cinnamon

  • lindaeatsherbooks  on  November 14, 2016

    I really enjoy using paprika when I'm cooking.

  • echilt5  on  November 21, 2016

    Garlic salt

  • vinochic  on  November 21, 2016

    cumin, cardamom, and so many more…

  • Katiefayhutson  on  November 21, 2016

    Cumin

  • janhunter  on  November 22, 2016

    Rosemary

  • PennyG  on  November 22, 2016

    Spice blends from Penzey's or Savory Spice Shop!

  • t.t  on  November 26, 2016

    cinnamon

  • FireRunner2379  on  November 27, 2016

    My favorite spice to use in the kitchen is cinnamon. I add some to my oatmeal every morning and also use it on roasted nuts and baked sweet potato fries. I love the smell of cinnamon when its heated, the aroma spreads through the whole house!

  • djoh437938  on  November 27, 2016

    salt

  • Tabubua  on  November 27, 2016

    Cumin, closely followed by smoked paprika.

  • petunia59  on  November 27, 2016

    Basil

  • thecharlah  on  November 28, 2016

    I love sumac and would welcome additional ways to use it!

  • hillsboroks  on  November 28, 2016

    Fresh thyme from my garden.

  • SilverSage  on  November 29, 2016

    Cilantro! So many cultures use it – no matter what I'm cooking it just fits!

  • FieenaZ  on  November 29, 2016

    Dill!!!

  • verorenee  on  November 29, 2016

    Cinnamon!

  • christineleong  on  December 2, 2016

    I love cardamom. It's in almost everything! 😊

  • JanScholl  on  December 3, 2016

    when in season, fresh Russian sage from my garden. Otherwise, garlic.

  • priyamaine  on  December 3, 2016

    fresh rosemary!

  • soopsoop  on  December 3, 2016

    I don't use it all that often but I do love asafoetida.

  • trudys_person  on  December 4, 2016

    Cinnamon …

  • AGENT99  on  December 8, 2016

    smoked paprika

  • daniellespinato1  on  December 9, 2016

    I recently discovered roaster garlic powder and it goes in pretty much everything!

  • scotchgrrl  on  December 9, 2016

    I don't have a favorite. I use many throughout my cooking.

  • kitchen_chick  on  December 9, 2016

    Cardamon. It's not the one I use the most, but using it always makes me smile.

  • jlemoine  on  December 9, 2016

    Basil and garlic.

  • kimboston206  on  December 9, 2016

    Thyme

  • Masmoral  on  December 9, 2016

    Garlic!

  • Styarna  on  December 9, 2016

    Cumin, most definitely.

  • cadfael  on  December 9, 2016

    Cinnamon and Cumin

  • mtrail01  on  December 9, 2016

    Turmeric

  • JMS  on  December 10, 2016

    I've been using tumeric in everything!

  • kayanelson  on  December 10, 2016

    Smoked paprika

  • Mimmi  on  December 10, 2016

    I use cinnamon so much I just keep it on the counter!

  • Waderu  on  December 10, 2016

    smoked paprika

  • CindyinOttawa  on  December 10, 2016

    Herb de Provence. I use it weekly at least. Like just now in my huge pans of roasted ratatouille!

  • MaineDruid  on  December 10, 2016

    Basil!

  • bevie19  on  December 10, 2016

    Chili pepper, and salt! Have to have salt.

  • mfl  on  December 10, 2016

    cumin

  • Nom5  on  November 10, 2017

    BLACK PEPPER = LOVE
    OMG! Am I the only one?!

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