n Ian Hemphill was raised in Sydney, Australia and is the founder of Herbies Spices, the internationally respected business that sells quality herbs and spices online at www.herbies.com.au. He is the author, along with Kate McIntosh, of The Spice and Herb Bible, which is now in its 3rd edition. n n Kate McIntosh, based in London, England, is a qualified chef and food writer, who also works at Herbies Spices. n