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Spice Maven Pocket Guides travel with you through the world of  spices, herbs and seasonings. Tastes of the world, in your pocket, on your iPhone, and on your countertop...  take one along!
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POCKET GUIDE TO SPICES OF INDIA
Indian cooking is so much more than curries (not that there's anything wrong with a good curry). The bite of black nigella seeds, the heady aroma of cardamom, and the world of masala.

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  POCKET GUIDE TO SPICES OF CHINA
The dizzying range of Chinese cuisine and the eight traditions. The ma la (“numbing hot") of cracked Sichuan peppercorns, the sweetness of cassia, the tang of star anise.

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  also on the iPhone App Store    
 
  POCKET GUIDE TO SPICES OF SPAIN
The western end of the Silk Road, with influences of the Moors and Andalucia. The musk of smoked paprika, the brightness of lemon peel, the color of saffron.

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  also on the iPhone App Store  
 
  POCKET GUIDE TO SPICES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
Vietnam to Malaysia, the Philippines to Thailand. A paradise of flavors and a vital addition to anyone's cooking repertoire. The way of the galangal, the lime leaf and the holy basil.

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  also on the iPhone App Store  

"how do i cook with that?" 
Spice Maven Press began with a vacation in Venice and a gift ... a box full of spices.
Explore the world's amazing tastes and aromas. What do you do with savory? What goes into garam masala, and where do you use fenugreek? And how many spices are actually in five spice powder? (hint: more than five.)
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POCKET GUIDE TO SPICES OF INDIA
Indian cooking is so much more than curries (not that there's anything wrong with a good curry). Learn about the Queen of spices, mango powder and the black seeds.

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