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Spices of the Silk Road — Printable Kitchen Poster + Bonus Spice Guide
A cook's map of 12 spices, from Samarkand to your kitchen.
A beautiful printable poster that shows what each Silk Road spice tastes like, what it pairs with and where to use it. Comes with a two-sided bonus card: where to buy every spice, what to swap it with, and 10 bazaar tricks for spotting fake or stale spices.
Printable PDF · Poster: A3 (297 × 420 mm) and 18 × 24 in, high-resolution PDF; scales down to A4 and US Letter
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Spices of the Silk Road poster: what it covers
Every spice is like a word in a conversation: too loud breaks the harmony, too quiet goes unheard. This poster teaches you the conversation.
Nicolas, storyteller and cook, gathered the 12 spices that make Central Asian and Silk Road cooking sing, from cumin and barberry to saffron and sumac. For each one you'll see its local name, its taste in three words, what it pairs with, which dishes it belongs in, and one small tip from his kitchen. Hang it by the stove and you'll never wonder again which jar to reach for.
The bonus card solves the two questions every home cook asks: Where do I buy this? and What if I can't find it? Plus 10 old bazaar secrets for choosing real, fresh spices anywhere in the world, like the turmeric-in-a-glass test and the saffron colour test.
What is included in the spice poster and bonus guide
- Poster "Spices of the Silk Road": 12 spices with local names, flavour, pairings, uses and a tip for each
- 4 classic blends to mix and keep in a jar: Classic Plov, Festive Golden Rice, Kebab Rub, Plov's Best Friend (onion salad)
- 4 golden rules of cooking with spices
- Bonus card, side 1 "Can't Find It? Swap It.": where to find each spice in the USA, UK, Australia and Europe + 12 smart swaps with amounts
- Bonus card, side 2 "Buy Like a Spice Merchant": 10 simple tests for real, fresh spices
- A personal letter from Nicolas
Spice poster PDF sizes and printing
- Poster: A3 (297 × 420 mm) and 18 × 24 in, high-resolution PDF; scales down to A4 and US Letter
- Bonus card and letter: A4 and US Letter, PDF
- Print at home, at a copy shop, or order a poster print online
Who the Silk Road spice guide is for
For curious home cooks who want an accessible spice reference to display in the kitchen.
How to use the printable spice guide
- Check the contents, licence and selected format.
- When purchasing becomes available, choose the product.
- After purchase, use the supplied download files and printing instructions.
Digital files are for personal use. Please do not share or resell them. Screen and printed colours may differ.
Silk Road spice poster questions
Which spices are included on the Silk Road poster?
The poster covers 12 spices and their names, flavour notes, pairings and suggested uses.
Does the spice guide include substitutions?
Yes. The bonus card lists buying guidance and suggested swaps; a substitute may change the flavour of a recipe.
What sizes can I print the spice poster?
The catalog lists A3 and 18 × 24 inch poster PDFs, with separate A4 and US Letter bonus materials. Check printer scaling before printing.
Are the spice poster and bonus guide physical products?
No. They are digital PDF printables for personal use.
Can I make a real purchase now?
No. This site currently offers a local demo purchase without payment or file delivery.
Are the displayed product prices final?
No. These are example USD prices. Demo purchases are saved locally and do not charge a card.
How does the Tales & Table Club discount work?
An active Club membership applies a 50% discount to the displayed example product price.
Can I share or resell the printable files?
The catalog specifies personal use only. Please do not share or resell files.
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