Gastronomic Planet - The History of Spices
A journey with Judith Jones through the history of spices, their origins, their trade, and the value different civilizations placed on their culinary, medicinal, and preservative properties.
Coriander, turmeric, chilies, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, bay leaf, fennel, cardamom, saffron, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, cumin, anise, allspice, and many more.
The documentary reveals original recipes from different countries (India, China, Mexico, Syria, and others), the mysteries of their cultivation, and their current status in a globalized world.
With Bobby Chinn, Angela May, Julian Davison, Tyler Florence, and Peter Gordon.