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The ultimate kitchen reference, The Spice Companion is the instinctual cook's guide to the world of spice usage written by Kashmiri-Australian spice mistress, Sarina Kamini. This alphabetised reference details the taste profiles and culinary uses of 57 spices, alongside sections of the function of spice categories, detailed information on 11 specific fats and their usage, as well as practical tips on how to use Eastern spices in Western culinary settings. Learn about spice function via the section on spice categories. And further understand the important role of the palate. The Spice Companion includes entrance points of information from the most inexperienced of cooks, to culinary professionals in an easy to read format and straightforward writing style that encourages stovetop experimentation. Learn about the spices of India and South Asia in order to bring a taste of excitement to every meal. The Spice Companion includes six colour illustrations and makes an ideal gift for the food enthusiast, a great starter book for young cooks, and a stovetop stalwart for the dedicated home chef.

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Sarina Kamini is a Kashmiri-Australian writer and spice mistress based in Margaret River, Western Australia. She has worked as a food critic, journalist, and editor in Melbourne, Paris, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Southern California, and Margaret River. She now teaches spice classes, runs spice events, and produces video content covering traditional recipes and detailed spice education for her YouTube channel. Her Kashmiri Kitchen series is able for viewing via SBS On Demand, the on demand portal for Australia's Special Broadcasting Service network. Sarina lives and cooks with her husband, her two sons, and her dog, DJ Chips. Visit her at sarinakamini.com.

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