Spices of the World Cookbook [Paperback]

McCormick & Co. (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill; Revised edition (May 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070448728
• ISBN-13: 978-0070448728
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #596,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most comprehensive use of a variety of spices!, September 14, 1999

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Marie Richman ([e-mail]) (Irvine, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spices of the World Cookbook (Paperback)

I have loved this cookbook for decades! It was one of the first cookbooks I bought as a newlywed in 1970. My first copy was a paperback that soon fell apart at the spine. Nevertheless, a good friend was anxious to take this tattered copy after I bought the new improved version, a spiral book that in turn needs to be replaced. The recipes endure, but the binding does not. I regret that I never bought the regular hardbound copy and hope that I can find one somewhere, somehow. I want to add another copy of this cherished cookbook, preferably hardbound, to my collection of several hundred culinary volumes. Two of my three sons have moved out and would also like their own copies. Family favorites from this cookbook include Dill Macaroni Salad, Paprika Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Duct Tape and an Elastic band, June 8, 2000

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Kevin (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spices of the World Cookbook (Paperback)

This book is outstanding. My dad has used it every night for as long as I can remember. I am here today to try and replace it with a newer maybe more modern version, for ours is a bit lets say, "weathered". The spine has been taped three times. Right now it is being held together with an elastic band. The pages are torn and yellow and smell of oregano and allspice. I am trying to acquire another one for father's day, sadly it is out of print. I hope it's replacement has not changed since 1984. I recommend this book (if you can get your hands on one) to every cuisiniere. Wish me luck.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most excellent cookbook available!, August 22, 1998

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Toshiaki Okuma (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spices of the World Cookbook (Paperback)

As a gourmet chef, I have seen, read and used thousands of cookbooks however, none compare to this little gem. I received this cookbook from my mother who first bought this edition in 1969, and used it with our family as we grew. Now that I have my own family, I reference this book constantly for good, wholesome, solid dishes. If you can find a good copy, buy it at any cost and hold it in your family for as many generations as possible!!