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    ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs’

    Spices evoke aromatic exotica and recipes that hint at travel even if you never leave your kitchen. These special seasonings are the "unsung heroes of the kitchen," making their way to us from distant lands so that we can infuse our dishes with culinary wanderlust.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jan 21, 2017 • 1 min read

    Spices evoke aromatic exotica and recipes that hint at travel even if you never leave your kitchen. These special seasonings are the "unsung heroes of the kitchen," making their way to us from distant lands so that we can infuse our dishes with culinary wanderlust. For TV host and cook Padma Lakshmi, spices are a direct link to her family home in Kerala and other flavor-infused memories. Her book,The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs, is a gateway to a world of endless culinary possibilities.

    Music: "Book of the Month" by Lovage

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    2. 8:30The Best Restaurants in America
    3. 17:43‘The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs’You’re reading this
    4. 26:24'GoatMan'
    5. 37:37'Power Vegetables'
    6. 51:04Jonathan Gold says "Here's Looking at You"
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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    The full episode

    3 of 6
    ‘The Best Restaurants in America’ and power vegetables
    1. 0:00The Market Report: Mandarins
    2. 8:30The Best Restaurants in America
    3. 17:43‘The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs’You’re reading this
    4. 26:24'GoatMan'
    5. 37:37'Power Vegetables'
    6. 51:04Jonathan Gold says "Here's Looking at You"
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