Award-winning New York Times bestselling author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world’s spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide entitled "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPICES AND HERBS: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World." This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their authentic flavors. It was written with Judith Sutton and the iconic New York City gourmet food store Kalustyan’s. No other market epitomizes Padma’s love for spices and global cuisine more than Kalustyan’s, where she spent her childhood lingering in the aisles.