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Spice: A Cook's Companion

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"Mark Diacono… has such a friendly, self-deprecating and comfortable voice you want to follow him into the kitchen." - Diana Henry’s Autumn 2022 Best Cookbooks, The Telegraph

Spice is a vibrant exploration of flavour, fragrance and heat that majors on the kitchen, with a celebration of over 50 spices that will fill your kitchen with a wealth of heady aromas and tastes.

Packed with ideas for enjoying and using spices, Spice is much more than your average recipe book. Mark Diacono shares the techniques at the heart of sourcing, blending and using spices well, enabling you to make delicious food that is as rewarding in the process as it is in the end result. Focusing on the familiars including cumin, turmeric, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon, Spice will also open the door to some lesser-known spices such as grains of paradise, asafoetida, tonka beans and passion berries.

The recipes build on bringing your spices alive – whether that’s creating blends to easily enhance your food when short of time on a weekday evening, or in infusing and blooming spices to bring out the very best of these treasured ingredients. The reader will become familiar with the differences in flavour intensity and provenance and discover how, through the use of spice, we can applaud and appreciate cuisines from around the globe.

Beginning with a guide to 50 of Mark’s much-loved spices and blends, the book then offers over 100 innovative recipes that make the most of your new spice knowledge. With additions throughout from chefs and food writers of whom spices are an integral part of their cooking identity, including José Pizarro, Honey and Co, Maunika Gowardhan and Yuki Gomi, Spice is sure to inspire and uplift.

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Packed with ideas for enjoying and using spices, Spice is much more than your average recipe book. Mark Diacono shares the techniques at the heart of sourcing, blending and using spices well, enabling you to make delicious food that is as rewarding in the process as it is in the end result. Focusing on the familiars including cumin, turmeric, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon, Spice will also open the door to some lesser-known spices such as grains of paradise, asafoetida, tonka beans and passion berries. The recipes build on bringing your spices alive – whether that’s creating blends to easily enhance your food when short of time on a weekday evening, or in infusing and blooming spices to bring out the very best of these treasured ingredients. The reader will become familiar with the differences in flavour intensity and provenance and discover how, through the use of spice, we can applaud and appreciate cuisines from around the globe. Beginning with a guide to 50 of Mark’s much-loved spices and blends, the book then offers over 100 innovative recipes that make the most of your new spice knowledge. With additions throughout from chefs and food writers of whom spices are an integral part of their cooking identity, including José Pizarro, Honey and Co, Maunika Gowardhan and Yuki Gomi, Spice is sure to inspire and uplift.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it

M.E.J.V. · 10 June 2025

Something a little different

5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant book!

t. · 6 October 2024

We love everything about this book! It is mind opening, enthusiastic and engaging from the spice descriptions and explanations through to the recipes. It oozes a sense of precise curation from the author, contributors and editors that you seldom see in food writing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative

t.P. · 19 April 2024

Very informative and beautiful book. The recipient is delighted.

5.0 out of 5 stars At first glance a very informative book.

C. · 21 April 2024

Just received.

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book and cookbook about spices

K.C. · 5 December 2022

I love spices, but mostly when other people cook with them. I have my go-to 5 or 6 but never get more adventurous than that. That is until I bought this book. It's not just a cookbook. It also gives detailed information on a vast array of spices, their origin, uses, and food pairings. There are spice blends you can make. Much more satisfying than getting the from a jar and so simple to put together. I have definitely upped my use of spices since I bought this book, and every recipe (so far) has been delicious. In the spring I might even take the plunge and start to grow some of my own!

3.0 out of 5 stars Would give this five stars but....

T. · 3 July 2023

Loved the recipes they give quite a perspective on some "new" and up and coming spices not usually seen around. Though you will need to search a bit on-line to find them.The lack of five stars goes to the chosen font size, l had to use a magnifying glass to read this book, a very common problem now, why is it publishers all assume the reader has electron microscopes for eyes, the font needs to be bigger - given the amount of free page left in the book this could have been accomplished easily - and the ink tones could be darker.Otherwise an excellent addition to the kitchen library.

3.0 out of 5 stars Tantalising but helping hands required

j.m.e. · 26 March 2023

A most beautiful book full of the most wonderful spices but although the recipes are not complicated they do require advanced planning.It would be great fun to invite friends or family to try these recipes together. As it is a book to enjoy reading and thinking perhaps one day……

its okay

a.m. · 8 December 2022

interesting book and worth buying

GREAT book!!!

L.W. · 21 November 2024

This is a fantastic book about how to use spices with tons of delicious recipes. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful Book

H.A.W. · 31 October 2022

Really great and a nice companion to Herb by the same author. More than anything, it's an impetus to get in the kitchen and fiddle with familiar and unfamiliar spices. I've had the book for a couple of weeks and have already made a number of lovely things, including some well-balanced and interesting spice blends. It's also quite pleasant read as he has a really engaging voice. If you're interested in really delving into the world of spices, this is a wonderful jumping off point for all sorts of interesting exploration.

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Spice: A Cook's Companion

Product ID: K1787136434
Condition: New

4.8

Spice: A Cook's Companion-0
Type: Hardcover

AED14857

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

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Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

"Mark Diacono… has such a friendly, self-deprecating and comfortable voice you want to follow him into the kitchen." - Diana Henry’s Autumn 2022 Best Cookbooks, The Telegraph

Spice is a vibrant exploration of flavour, fragrance and heat that majors on the kitchen, with a celebration of over 50 spices that will fill your kitchen with a wealth of heady aromas and tastes.

Packed with ideas for enjoying and using spices, Spice is much more than your average recipe book. Mark Diacono shares the techniques at the heart of sourcing, blending and using spices well, enabling you to make delicious food that is as rewarding in the process as it is in the end result. Focusing on the familiars including cumin, turmeric, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon, Spice will also open the door to some lesser-known spices such as grains of paradise, asafoetida, tonka beans and passion berries.

The recipes build on bringing your spices alive – whether that’s creating blends to easily enhance your food when short of time on a weekday evening, or in infusing and blooming spices to bring out the very best of these treasured ingredients. The reader will become familiar with the differences in flavour intensity and provenance and discover how, through the use of spice, we can applaud and appreciate cuisines from around the globe.

Beginning with a guide to 50 of Mark’s much-loved spices and blends, the book then offers over 100 innovative recipes that make the most of your new spice knowledge. With additions throughout from chefs and food writers of whom spices are an integral part of their cooking identity, including José Pizarro, Honey and Co, Maunika Gowardhan and Yuki Gomi, Spice is sure to inspire and uplift.

Read more

Review

Select Guide Rating

From the Back Cover

Packed with ideas for enjoying and using spices, Spice is much more than your average recipe book. Mark Diacono shares the techniques at the heart of sourcing, blending and using spices well, enabling you to make delicious food that is as rewarding in the process as it is in the end result. Focusing on the familiars including cumin, turmeric, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon, Spice will also open the door to some lesser-known spices such as grains of paradise, asafoetida, tonka beans and passion berries. The recipes build on bringing your spices alive – whether that’s creating blends to easily enhance your food when short of time on a weekday evening, or in infusing and blooming spices to bring out the very best of these treasured ingredients. The reader will become familiar with the differences in flavour intensity and provenance and discover how, through the use of spice, we can applaud and appreciate cuisines from around the globe. Beginning with a guide to 50 of Mark’s much-loved spices and blends, the book then offers over 100 innovative recipes that make the most of your new spice knowledge. With additions throughout from chefs and food writers of whom spices are an integral part of their cooking identity, including José Pizarro, Honey and Co, Maunika Gowardhan and Yuki Gomi, Spice is sure to inspire and uplift.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it

M.E.J.V. · 10 June 2025

Something a little different

5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant book!

t. · 6 October 2024

We love everything about this book! It is mind opening, enthusiastic and engaging from the spice descriptions and explanations through to the recipes. It oozes a sense of precise curation from the author, contributors and editors that you seldom see in food writing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative

t.P. · 19 April 2024

Very informative and beautiful book. The recipient is delighted.

5.0 out of 5 stars At first glance a very informative book.

C. · 21 April 2024

Just received.

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant book and cookbook about spices

K.C. · 5 December 2022

I love spices, but mostly when other people cook with them. I have my go-to 5 or 6 but never get more adventurous than that. That is until I bought this book. It's not just a cookbook. It also gives detailed information on a vast array of spices, their origin, uses, and food pairings. There are spice blends you can make. Much more satisfying than getting the from a jar and so simple to put together. I have definitely upped my use of spices since I bought this book, and every recipe (so far) has been delicious. In the spring I might even take the plunge and start to grow some of my own!

3.0 out of 5 stars Would give this five stars but....

T. · 3 July 2023

Loved the recipes they give quite a perspective on some "new" and up and coming spices not usually seen around. Though you will need to search a bit on-line to find them.The lack of five stars goes to the chosen font size, l had to use a magnifying glass to read this book, a very common problem now, why is it publishers all assume the reader has electron microscopes for eyes, the font needs to be bigger - given the amount of free page left in the book this could have been accomplished easily - and the ink tones could be darker.Otherwise an excellent addition to the kitchen library.

3.0 out of 5 stars Tantalising but helping hands required

j.m.e. · 26 March 2023

A most beautiful book full of the most wonderful spices but although the recipes are not complicated they do require advanced planning.It would be great fun to invite friends or family to try these recipes together. As it is a book to enjoy reading and thinking perhaps one day……

its okay

a.m. · 8 December 2022

interesting book and worth buying

GREAT book!!!

L.W. · 21 November 2024

This is a fantastic book about how to use spices with tons of delicious recipes. I highly recommend it!

Wonderful Book

H.A.W. · 31 October 2022

Really great and a nice companion to Herb by the same author. More than anything, it's an impetus to get in the kitchen and fiddle with familiar and unfamiliar spices. I've had the book for a couple of weeks and have already made a number of lovely things, including some well-balanced and interesting spice blends. It's also quite pleasant read as he has a really engaging voice. If you're interested in really delving into the world of spices, this is a wonderful jumping off point for all sorts of interesting exploration.

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