Mandy Aftel Book order

Breathe in the natural and cultural history of scent with this richly illustrated book inspired by the Aftel Archive of Curious Scents.

Mandy Aftel je uznávaná tvůrkyně parfémů z přírodních esencí a autorka řady knih. Ve svém nejslavnějším díle Esence a alchymie seznamuje čtenáře s fascinujícími dějinami používání vonných látek, popisuje přírodní suroviny, které se tradičně pro výrobu parfémů používají, a také nabízí praktické rady a návody, jak při tvorbě parfému postupovat. „Parfém – omamné a nepolapitelné snoubení esencí z bylin a koření, divokých travin a květů, z kůry, ze živočichů a stromů – je hybná síla univerza.“

In a world filled with cooking shows and food blogs, the art of flavor often remains overlooked. The multibillion-dollar flavor industry manipulates synthetic ingredients, while home cooks rely on basic elements like salt, acid, sugar, and heat. However, natural foods possess a complexity that surpasses laboratory creations, offering richer possibilities for deliciousness. Chef Daniel Patterson and natural perfumer Mandy Aftel guide readers in harnessing nature's palette. They present a series of innovative tools and concepts rather than rote formulas: using a flavor 'compass' to discover transformative ingredient combinations; pairing ingredients to create 'bury' (control) and 'lock' (alchemy) effects; employing cooking methods for maximum impact; and utilizing seven 'dials' for fine-tuning dishes. With over sixty recipes, readers can practice each concept, empowering cooks of all levels to become flavor virtuosos. While flavor has gained attention since The Flavour Bible, Patterson and Aftel offer a unique perspective, blending ideas, information, recipes, and lore. This book serves as a thinking person's cookbook, providing principles for creating delicious food at home, enriched with captivating insights into the history and science of flavor, making it an engaging read even when not in the kitchen.

Celebrating our most potent sense, this work explores the profound connection between smell and our appetites through five influential figures in the fragrant world. Acclaimed as a trailblazer in natural perfumery, the author has spent over two decades sourcing the finest aromatic ingredients globally and creating artisanal fragrances, advocating for the transformative power of scent. Each featured aroma—cinnamon, mint, frankincense, ambergris, and jasmine—reflects different aspects of human desire and experience. Cinnamon evokes a hunger for the exotic, while mint connects us to the familiar. Frankincense speaks to our longing for transcendence, ambergris embodies curiosity, and jasmine represents our yearning for beauty. Alongside a captivating exploration of the history and philosophy of scent, the book provides essential scent literacy and includes recipes for creating fragrances and edible concoctions. Vintage line drawings enhance the experience, making it both a treasured gift and an engaging read.

Renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel explores the primal nature and fundamental importance of aroma in everyday life, teaching people about the nature of smell and the idea of "olfactory consciousness" in Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume.

Ein verführerischer Ausflug in die Welt der Düfte Naturstoffe sind heute begehrter denn je: Parfüme, Duftöle und Cremes auf der Basis natürlicher Ingredienzen bestimmen den aktuellen Wellness-Trend, der zeigt, dass Frauen und Männer sich wieder verstärkt um die sinnlichen Seiten des Lebens bemühen - Amor lässt grüßen. Mandy Aftel lädt ein zum Wiedererleben der ursprünglichen Kraft natürlicher Essenzen. 'Die Kunst der Alchimisten' ist eine verführerische SChule der Düfte wie auch eine praktische Anleitung zur Komposition eines eigenen, ganz individuell gestalteten Parfüms nach den Lehren der grpßen Duftkünstler.

From Simon & Schuster, The Story of Your Life is Mandu Aftel's guide to becoming the author of your experience.Using examples from literature and life and a range of imaginative thinking and writing exercises, Aftel guides us in the creation of an artful existence, full of the complexity, insight, and excitement of a great novel.