The mere mention of the word “spice” conjures up all sorts of magical, mystical, romantic and exotic mental images. And why not? Colourful, aromatic, medicinal, flavourful, spices have been traded for centuries – millennia even – being used for everything from cooking to religious rituals to, yes, even mummification.
Whether you’re looking for an introduction to the fascinating and enticing world of spices, or are already on this voyage, Cariema Isaacs’s second book,, is what you’ll want to have close to hand. The exquisite photography captures all the glorious colours and textures of the seeds, roots and barks, while the recipes feed mind, body and soul.
is still first and foremost about cooking with spices; the healing properties are useful additions sprinkled liberally throughout.After the third ‘no’ I thought maybe I shouldn’t be writing,” she laughs.I wanted this one to be a reflection of who I was – or am. Suddenly the chapters, the way it’s laid out, came to life. I didn’t want something ‘traditional’ so the chapter called Craving is literally those little things I crave between meals.