{"title":"Eleanor Ford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Eleanor Ford, an acclaimed author whose passion for culinary exploration has led to a series of enchanting cookery books. Eleanor Ford invites readers on a sensory journey through her meticulously crafted works, such as \u003cem\u003eA Whisper of Cardamom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSamarkand: Recipes and Stories From Central Asia and the Caucasus\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Nutmeg Trail\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an evocative style that blends storytelling with delectable recipes, Ford's books are a celebration of the rich flavours and cultures of the regions she explores. Her writing not only offers a feast for the senses but also provides a deeper understanding of the culinary traditions that shape various cuisines. Each book is a treasure trove for those who love to cook, travel, and immerse themselves in different cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an experienced chef or a curious home cook, Eleanor Ford's collection promises to inspire and delight, bringing vibrant tastes and tales from around the world directly to your kitchen. Embark on an appetising adventure and discover the stories and spices that make global gastronomy so wonderfully diverse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-whisper-of-cardamom-by-eleanor-ford-9781922616357","title":"A Whisper of Cardamom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a love story between sugar and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpice is often the party girl, the loud, bold, exuberant element in the mix. There is also another art, more subtle yet equally seductive. Married with sugar, spice can provide a delicate fragrance, hard to put your finger on but one that gives backbone to a dish. It can balance tartness and bring sweetness so you can tone down the sugar. Flavours can be enhanced by a thoughtful addition from the spice cupboard, making chocolate more chocolatey and fruit taste more of itself. Added not in shouts, but in whispers, an intrigue of spice deepens allure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Whisper of Cardamom\u003c\/em\u003e, we explore how to unlock flavours, and how to marry them to make much more than the sum of their parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloral and fruity spices pair well with rich fats. Warming spices like ginger and clove play off treacly brown sugar. Anise sweetens, lemony coriander seed brightens, and herbaceous notes pick out complexity in chocolate. A suspicion of nutmeg cuts the sweet creaminess of custard for a more rounded tart, and a whisper of cardamom makes inky poached plums jaunty and interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters are divided by taste to guide you towards a dessert or bake that is bright and zippy, floral and fragrant, or dark and spicy. Recipes include spice switches so you can be creative and playful with your combinations. For those with an eye to expanding their repertoire, there are helpful spice-matching features and flavour wheels to inspire. 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