Seasoning Collection

Lea & Perrins Recipes
Subtle seasoning: a collection of recipes for epicures and others ; the cover of a Lea & Perrins booklet

Salt grains and ground peppercorn, SEM
Salt grains and ground peppercorn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal (white) is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Red chilli peppers, Rajasthan, India

Italy, Tuscany, Pienza. Close-up of cheese being seasoned in juniper needles and berries

Red chilli peppers on barn door, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Spices for sale, Dunhuang, Gansu, China, Asia

Chilli ristra hanging in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Chillies for sale, street market, Bangkok, Thailand

Mined sea salt at shallow south end of the Dead Sea near Ein Boqeq, Israel, Middle East

Picked red chilli peppers laid out to dry, Rajasthan, India

Various garden herbs
5307938 Various garden herbs.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various garden herbs: Thyme, Marjoram, Savoury, Hyssop, Pennyroyal and Sages)

Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634922 Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner table setting, mid 1930s)

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Siamese Envoys paying Tribute to the Emperor of China (litho)
8661046 Siamese Envoys paying Tribute to the Emperor of China (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recolte du poivre (engraving)
8653351 Recolte du poivre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recolte du poivre. D'apres le Livre des Merveilles)

Au pays du poivre, Plantation de poivre, la plante et ses branches; recolte et expedition (engraving)
8653346 Au pays du poivre, Plantation de poivre, la plante et ses branches; recolte et expedition (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au pays du poivre)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630758 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving)
8663835 Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation and processing of cocoa in America)

A simple forcemeat (b/w photo)
8657631 A simple forcemeat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A simple forcemeat)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630765 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Real Photographs, c.1939: Martinique (coloured photo)
8671464 Real Photographs, c.1939: Martinique (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martinique)

A sample of Bay Laurel
5307941 A sample of Bay Laurel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sample of Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous leaves

Cinnamon harvest, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293272 Cinnamon harvest, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Agriculture. Harvest of the cinnamon in Indonesia. Photo, Netherlands, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Central America: The vanilla (engraving)
8636894 Central America: The vanilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vanilla)

Hand pollination of vanilla plants (litho)
8663842 Hand pollination of vanilla plants (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand pollination of vanilla plants)

Poached bream (colour photo)
8655270 Poached bream (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poached bream)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630763 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Human invention anticipated: Umbrellas (engraving)
8657936 Human invention anticipated: Umbrellas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umbrellas)

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Garlic, Allium sativum
5855094 Garlic, Allium sativum; (add.info.: Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)
1744356 pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pepper harvest in south of India , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Colorful scented spices in cone shape in a row, Marrakesh, Morocco

Seasoning of Bitto and Casera cheese wheels on wood shelves, Valtellina, Sondrio province, Lombardy, Italy

A view of the Dead Sea near Jericho, in the occupied West Bank January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Salt extracted from the Dead Sea is seen near Jericho, in the occupied West Bank January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Butcher cuts chicken at a market stall in Mexico City
A butcher cuts chicken at a market stall in Mexico City, Mexico January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Cinnamon in Spice Shop, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa

Birmingham (near Detroit), Michigan, 1942. Creator: Arthurs Siegel
Birmingham (near Detroit), Michigan. Kitchen utensils hanging below a spice rack with mint, caraway, thyme, and sage jars

"The Saffron Trade "Painting by Jose Bru Albinana (19th century) 1880 Valencia
AIS5356846 " The Saffron Trade " Painting by Jose Bru Albinana (19th century) 1880 Valencia. Museum of Bellas Artes San Pio V

Ms Lat 993 L. 9. 28 fol. 30 Weighing Bars of Camphor, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum)
XIR216468 Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 fol.30 Weighing Bars of Camphor, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Ms Lat 993 L. 9. 28 Fol. 36v Cinnamon Merchant, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum)
XIR170477 Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 Fol.36v Cinnamon Merchant, from Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Ms Lat 993 L. 9. 28 fol. 98v Coconut Merchant from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum)
XIR159275 Ms Lat 993 L.9.28 fol.98v Coconut Merchant from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Emile Pernot, Pontarlier, absinthe label (colour litho)
7153454 Emile Pernot, Pontarlier, absinthe label (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Pernot, Pontarlier, absinthe label)

The Worlds Commodities, 5 Sugar and Pepper (colour litho)
7169515 The Worlds Commodities, 5 Sugar and Pepper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Commodities, 5 Sugar and Pepper)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Romarin; Rosemary; Rosmarin (engraving)
7197415 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Romarin; Rosemary; Rosmarin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romarin; Rosemary; Rosmarin)

South America: Vanilla, plain-leaved (engraving)
7186695 South America: Vanilla, plain-leaved (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanilla, plain-leaved)

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"Exploring the World of Seasoning: From Lea & Perrins Recipes to Exotic Spices" Discover the art as we embark on a flavorful journey around the globe. Starting with the classics, salt grains and ground peppercorn form the foundation of countless dishes, adding depth and enhancing flavors. Venturing into Italy's picturesque Tuscany region, specifically Pienza, witness a close-up of cheese being seasoned in juniper needles and berries. This unique method infuses an aromatic essence into every bite. In New Mexico, USA, vibrant red chili peppers adorn a rustic barn door, showcasing their fiery allure. These spicy gems are not only used for heat but also add a burst of color to any culinary creation. Traveling eastward to Dunhuang in China's Gansu province reveals a bustling market where spices are proudly displayed for sale. The air is filled with fragrant aromas that entice visitors from far and wide. A visit to Peru unveils the breathtaking Maras Salt Mines - an ancient site where salt is harvested from natural pools through evaporation. Witnessing this overview provides insight into how this essential seasoning has been sourced for centuries. Back in Albuquerque's Old Town district in New Mexico, ristras (strings) of dried chili peppers hang gracefully as decorative symbols representing good luck and protection against evil spirits. From sea salt mined at the shallow south end of Israel's Dead Sea near Ein Boqeq to hand-picked red chili peppers laid out under the sun for drying purposes – these techniques showcase different methods employed worldwide when it comes to seasoning our food. As we conclude our exploration, let us be reminded that seasonings hold immense power; they have the ability to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences. So whether you're sprinkling traditional spices or experimenting with exotic blends like those found in Lea & Perrins recipes – embrace your inner chef and savor each moment of this flavorful journey.