Admittedly i have become a bit lazier over the years and whilst some dishes i'd cook from scratch, for a once in a week curry i'd rely on the ready made paste or occasional jar. I wasn't really looking to change my ways as such but was lamenting to all that would listen in the household that i was getting a bit bored of the same taste. As you find these days, if you think or talk about something near your phone it seems to pick up on it and identify "products you might like". And as you may have guessed that's exactly how i stumbled upon these absolute gems.
Depending on where you live you may be able to get most if not all of the spices necessary but they're are so much more than that. It is the careful selection of premium products and proportions of each that makes a tantalising (if not spectacular) difference. Perhaps it's the added joy of taking time to prepare these dishes that makes them even more special. They now take pride of place in my cupboard and I will certainly continue to keep stocked up and try new products as they are launched.
And of course i had to buy the book...