Eleanor Ford takes us on a journey through the world of spices
This year’s Food ingredients Europe saw renowned cookbook author and spice specialist Eleanor Ford from London thrill visitors with her vast knowledge of spices: from ginger to pepper – you name it, she knows it!
Eleanor Ford draws on her travels to more than 80 different countries as well as her time in Hong Kong to share her experiences with and knowledge of spices on a regular basis in her fascinating lectures. Her books, including A Whisper of Cardamom and The Nutmeg Trail, have received an array of awards, including the Edward Stanford Travel Award and three Guild of Food Writers Awards.
Kräuter Mix’s “The Secret Lives of Spices” event gave visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the world of spices in a multi-sensual experience. Eleanor captivated the crowd with her vivid – and deeply informative – tales of pepper, ginger, cardamom and nutmeg, while Kräuter Mix’s spice samples, in all sorts of different forms and blends, made for the most tempting aromas. Of course the taste buds of those present were not neglected, with visitors treated to a range of delicacies, including spiced beef martabak and hazelnut, cardamom & chocolate amaretti, all made to Eleanor’s recipes.
During the subsequent get-together, Kräuter Mix sales managers and our spice team were on hand to discuss the latest developments in the spice market as well as our range of spices with anyone whose interest had been piqued. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who took part and joined us on our journey into the “The Secret Lives of Spices”.
We look forward to hearing from you in future!