What people are saying about – Modern Spice!

"At once contemporary and rooted in tradition, sophisticated yet straightforward, creative but comforting, Modern Spice is perfectly suited to the times; it offers new directions, interpretations, and ideas for taking Indian food to the next level. Thanks to enriching personal and informational essays, Modern Spice is also a great read."
— Steven A. Shaw, author of Asian Dining Rules and director of eGullet.org

"Monica Bhide — a proven expert in all things South Asian — has compiled a witty and practical guide to Indian-style cooking. Her recipe for curried egg salad is alone worth the price of this book."
— James Oseland, Editor-in-Chief, Saveur, and author of Cradle of Flavor: Home Cooking from the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore

"For those of us who love Indian food and want to cook it at home, Modern Spice is the cookbook we've been waiting for. Monica Bhide's simple, flavor-packed recipes make this exciting cuisine modern, accessible, and right at home in the American kitchen."
— Victoria von Biel, Executive Editor, Bon Appétit

"Monica Bhide is a mistress of spices who uses them like enchanting spells. Her recipes will take you to distant lands but bring you right back home with their taste and ease!"
— Chef Art Smith, television personality, award-winning chef, and author of Back to the Table

"The real spice in Modern Spice is love! No one writes about food with as much joy as Monica Bhide does. Her passion makes this book's beautiful stories and recipes a pleasure to read."
— José Andrés host of the PBS series, Made in Spain, and author of the companion book Made in Spain

"Monica Bhide…invites you along for a tasty ride in her forthcoming book, Modern Spice….Bhide offers a modern interpretation of Indian flavors and cooking techniques. The result is something cooks need– new ways of thinking about common ingredients.
— J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press

Modern Spice, is now available for pre-order