DESC: No other book supplies so much information about so many herbs and spices as Seasoning Savvy: How to Cook with Herbs, Spices, and Other Flavorings. This book discusses over 100 herbs, spices, flavorings, and blends in detail, describing their origins and how to select, store, and use them -- and what the reader might substitute if a seasoning is unavailable. Not a cookbook, Seasoning Savvy is a powerful complement for every recipe and will help readers get the most out of the seasonings they use to flavor their food. It also examines how individual seasonings are used in different world cuisines. Also in Seasoning Savvy, readers will explore: -- an examination of the nature of flavor along with a history of spice usage in the U.S. -- how to select and use the right seasonings for a recipe -- how to tell if a spice is fresh -- drying, freezing, toasting, chopping, measuring, and storing herbs and spices -- numerous handy tips such as polishing a copper bowl with lemon juice and salt -- culinary practices fr