Essentially Thai: Spirit House by Helen Brierty and Annette Fear brings the bright, aromatic world of Thai cooking into your kitchen with 224 color-rich pages of authentic recipes and cultural snapshots. This hefty 2010 hardcover, lavishly illustrated, walks home chefs through classic curries, street-food snacks and elegant desserts while explaining the spirit-house traditions that frame Thai hospitality.
The generous 10-inch format lets step-by-step photos and ingredient glossaries shine, making it a practical companion for weeknight dinners or weekend dinner-party projects alike. Young adults and seasoned cooks alike will appreciate the clear instructions and pantry guidance that demystify Thai staples such as galangal, lemongrass and fish sauce.
This used copy remains free of writing and smoke exposure; only light cover scuffs, occasional thumbed index pages and a few small marks hint at its previous kitchen adventures. A sturdy, jacketed edition that slips neatly onto the cookbook shelf and invites endless Thai-inspired meals without the price tag of new.