Includes bibliographical references (page 287) and index

Introduction: World of flavorings: Growing herbs -- Harvesting herbs -- Drying herbs -- Preserving and storing -- Edible gifts -- Kitchen herbs: Chives -- Dill -- Angelica -- Chervil -- Tarragon -- Borage -- Tansy -- Coriander/cilantro -- Lemongrass -- Fennel -- Hyssop -- Bay -- Lovage -- Lemon balm -- Mint -- Bee balm -- Sweet cicely -- Basil -- Marjoram and oregano -- Parsley -- Burnet -- Rosemary -- Sorrel -- Sage -- Savory -- Thyme -- Lemon verbena -- Herb bundles -- Kitchen spices: Galangal -- Celery seed -- Annatto -- Sassafras -- Mustard -- Chili -- Paprika -- Ajowan -- Caraway -- Spice mixtures -- Cassia -- Cinnamon -- Saffron -- Cumin -- Turmeric -- Curry powders -- Cardamom -- Cloves -- Asafoetida -- Star anise -- Juniper -- Mace and nutmeg -- Nigella -- Poppy seeds -- Allspice -- Anise --- Pepper -- Sumac -- Sesame seeds -- Salt --Tamarind -- Fenugreek -- Vanilla -- Ginger -- Flavors of the World: Middle East -- Greece and Turkey -- Europe -- North Africa -- Africa -- Caribbean -- South America -- Mexico -- North America -- India -- Japan -- Korea -- China -- Vietnam -- Thailand -- South Pacific -- Vegetable and fruit flavorings: Mushrooms -- Onions -- Garlic -- Horseradish, wasabi, and daikon -- Olives -- Tomatoes -- Citrus fruit -- Nuts -- Coconut -- Chocolate -- Extracts, essences, and sweeteners: Savory extracts and flavorings -- Sweet essences and flavorings -- Liqueurs, spirits and wines -- Sugar -- Syrup -- Honey -- Fruit purees, essences and syrups -- Edible leaves & flowers: Flowers -- Floral waters and cordials -- Wrappings -- Lettuces and chicories -- Leaves -- Seaweed -- Oils, vinegars, & dairy products: Olive oil -- Nut and seed oils -- Flavored oils -- Vinegar -- Flavored vinegars -- Buttermilk, Sour cream and Yogurt -- Butter -- Flavored butter -- Sauces, preserves & condiments: Soy sauce -- Fish sauces -- Chili sauces -- Table sauces and dressings -- Herb and spice sauces -- Fruit and vegetable sauces -- Pickles -- Chutneys and relishes -- Sweet preserves -- Coffee, tea and spiced drinks -- Alcoholic drinks -- Index -- Acknowledgments

Provides information on 200 herbs, spices, essences, edible flowers and leaves, oils, and coffees. Includes 185 recipes and over 750 photographs

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