Spices, Their Nature and Growth; The Vanilla Bean; A Talk on Tea
"Spices, Their Nature and Growth; The Vanilla Bean; A Talk on Tea" by McCormick & Co. is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to various spices, the vanilla bean, and tea, detailing their origins, growth processes, and uses. It is aimed at a wide audience, including domestic science teachers and those interested in understanding culinary ingredients. The book opens with detailed
discussions about various spices such as pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, exploring their botanical characteristics, cultivation, and commercial significance. It highlights methods of preparation and distinct varieties with geographic origins. The section on the vanilla bean delves into the processes involved in its harvesting and curing, while the talk on tea covers its cultivation, types, and brewing methods. Overall, the text aims to educate readers on the importance of quality in spices and flavoring, distinguishing between pure and inferior products, and promoting proper techniques for flavor enhancement in cooking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McCormick & Co. (Baltimore, Md.) |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15005658 |
| Title | Spices, Their Nature and Growth; The Vanilla Bean; A Talk on Tea |
| Alternate Title | Spices: A Text-Book for Teachers |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, Charlene Taylor, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Tea |
| Subject | Spices |
| Subject | Cooking (Spices) |
| Subject | Vanilla |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63007 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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