Whether you only have a windowbox with some herbs, an allotment, yard or other space to grow things, this is the seed that connects creative home cooking to the traditional recipes that travel the globe, blending with local culture. With an emphasis on simplicity and versatility, readers will find it easy to create dishes such as bean bredie from South Africa, barley risotto from Italy, Nepalese lentil curry or lemon-grass scented Thai soup. All you need to do is stock up your spice rack and take your tastebuds travelling.