Karen PageThe Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs

It is very much an American book and it is noticable when you read it... however, as it is not a recipe book you do not face the usual problem of converting American measurements and temperatures into something a bit more UK friendly. I would encourage you to give this book a try even if an American bias is normally a bit annoying for you. This book offers combinations of more than 2 ingredients, explain how to create winning flavour combinations yourself and provide inspiration in the form of quotes from food writers or cooks. It reminds me of The Flavour Thesaurus, which is certainly a better known book where I am, but I find it to be far more educational and entertaining. It has definitely helped me become a more confident cook.

What was unexpected for me with this book, is that I would go to my fridge, find a few ingredients I have to work with, so off I go to the Flavour book to find out what would compliment my ingredients. By doing this and seeing their suggested meals for using with ingredients, I have been inspired to try creating new dishes I wouldn't have done before. Love this book.

This is one of the best food resources I own. I can simply find out which flavours work together. I cannot recommend this book high enough, a must buy for any serious baker.

This is not a cookbook, it's a book which will help you to become more creative. It will help you to put together ingredients that you never thought will go together.

THE FLAVOR BIBLE. This book shows you how to use complementary Herbs and Spices to make delectable meals. This Book won a James Beard Award and in my opinion, it is worth it's weight in gold. Signed: Zara Mayo

Well. somewhere between a 3 and a 4. It's a great book insofar as it goes and there is loads of inspiration to be had reading and using as a reference.But, It's American. and the flavours they talk about are American. So if you're looking for ideas for say smoked mackerel , you won't be finding much inspiration in this book. Same applies to many flavours and food combinations from Asia.So really, it should be called "The American Food Bible"

I bought this book on recommendation from a chef that I was working with. Literally I constantly refer to it when I'm thinking of new dishes to put on menus. Just think of a main ingredient and this book will tell you everything that complements it, just what every chef needs!!!!!!

Unbelievable book helps inspiration when trying to come up with new interesting flavor pairings while cooking. Very helpfully organized plus extra mini articles with additional info to many of the food items. Amazing for people who love to come up with their own recipes or experiment with new materials.