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Book Synopsis'A cure and a tonic...a wonderfully gritty book, full of recipes I'd happily bring to the table.' Gill Meller, author of Outside '[A] worthy and inspirational homage to the most essential ingredient in our pantry.' Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet ‘[The] recipe book that will make all your other recipe books taste better.’ The Telegraph 'A paean to the transformative effects of natural salts.' The Observer A precious and ancient resource used for thousands of years around the world, salt is the essential ingredient that transforms all cooking, elevating flavours from good to great, and from great to unforgettable. In his stunning new cookbook, chef and TV presenter James Strawbridge shares his passion for this artisan ingredient, from the distinctive tasting notes and profiles of different salts found around the world to useful techniques – such as brining, curing, charring and preserving – that bring out a world of hidden flavours. Salt and the Art of Seasoning will show you how to choose the right type of salt for the right dish, how to add it at the perfect moment and how to judge the amount to use. Inside, you’ll find: The Science of Taste A Salt Sommelier’s Guide What ‘season to taste’ actually means James’s ‘Salt Craft’ – from salt blocks to salt baking and smoking salt With nearly 100 recipes, including: 8 essential flavoured salts from black garlic to red wine Salted Cornish sardines Cured egg carbonara Smoked salted butter Wild garlic focaccia Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Salt-baked Wild Bass Minted pea risotto with smoked sea salt Salt Chocolate Truffles with Gorse Sea G&T with Seaweed Salt and more! Salt and the Art of Seasoning is destined to become a kitchen essential – just like the humble ingredient it champions. Trade Review‘A cure and a tonic – Salt and the Art of Seasoning is a wonderfully gritty book, full of recipes I’d happily bring to the table.’ Gill Meller, author of Outside '[The] recipe book that will make all your other recipe books taste better.' The Telegraph‘Concise and crisp, Salt and the Art of Seasoning’s well-written pages are likely useful, be it for a reason, a season or a lifetime. You’ll return to it like a horse to a salt lick!’ Valentine Warner, cook, broadcaster and author of The Consolation of Food‘James has taken on writing a book about the most singularly important ingredient in the kitchen. Salt gives life. Our bodies cannot perform without salt, but that’s not what I mean. I am always asked by friends and customers why my food tastes so much better than theirs. I give two answers. The first: “I have been a chef for 30 years so I’m not surprised!” The second is merely one word, “salt”. Salt gives life to ingredients like no other spice. When you cook with enough salt it brings out the natural flavour so that there is no need to season it afterwards. Cooking without salt would be cooking without soul!’ Mark Sargeant, chef patron of The Brasserie MS and author of My Kind of Cooking‘This is an inspiring, informative and imaginative study of the most essential of seasonings in which James writes with passion and enthusiasm about this sometimes unfairly vilified ingredient in all its glory. He demonstrates salt's versatility, importance and beauty in a book brimming with recipes and projects that I can’t wait to try.’ George Egg, comedian and cook‘There’s so much more to salt than… salt. James Strawbridge delves into the myriad types, tastes, uses and history of salt – a seasoning that has the power to transform the flavour of even the humblest ingredient.’ Karen Barnes, Editorial Director of delicious‘This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Stunning photography, mouth-wateringly delicious recipes, peppered throughout with fascinating insights and information about the world of salt, written in a wonderfully readable and imaginative style. Never again will salt be an afterthought in our household.’ Brigit Strawbridge Howard, author of Dancing with Bees‘I’m loving Salt and the Art of Seasoning and James’s in-depth knowledge of this amazing ingredient. As a chef, salt is a massive part of my cooking, so this is a book that sits firmly on my shelf. Get yourself a salt block and try the scallop ceviche. Salt is extraordinary and so is this book.’ Andrew Tuck, chef at St Kew Inn‘I have always known how creative and artistic James is but Salt and the Art of Seasoning shows his technical side and understanding of the science of seasoning, and salt. Who thought I would enjoy understanding lacto-fermentation – I never stopped to think about how sauerkraut was made during my many years living in Germany. You simply have to do the tomato test and explore the concept of merroir, then your eyes will be truly opened. I’m not saying that I will be trying to perfect the two-finger grind but my cupboard suddenly contains a diversity of salt hitherto unknown, and I have a greater understanding of why salt deserves its place in our history, from a means of payment to being the go-to condiment.’ Dick Strawbridge, author and presenter of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau‘Salt and the Art of Seasoning is a worthy and inspirational homage to the most essential ingredient in our pantry. James teaches us how salt is the ultimate way to harness flavour, transform textures, ferment, preserve and improve our cooking.’ Eco-Chef Tom Hunt, author of Eating for Pleasure, People & Planet‘I’m obsessed with salts; I collect them, write about them, cook with them, and even grow them. Just when I thought I knew all that I could about salt, Chef Strawbridge drops some delicious knowledge with Salt and the Art of Seasoning. Anyone who pickles, ferments, makes charcuterie, or enjoys other culinary techniques that are salt focused needs this book in their workspace.’ Jeremy Umansky, co-author of Koji Alchemy‘Knowing how and when to use different salts is one of the most important parts of cooking, but navigating the different types and when they should be used can be confusing. James has put together a great manual on how to use what’s probably the most important seasoning in the kitchen.’ Alan Bergo, author of The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora'A paean to the transformative effects of natural salts' The Observer

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Book SynopsisThe world's most influential chef redefines the possibilities of a restaurant cookbook by sharing new techniques for fermentation-the "secret sauce" behind every dish at Noma, the world's leading restaurant, and one of the most important food topics today-and offering revolutionary knowledge and original recipes for home cooks and professional chefs alike.New York Times BestsellerNamed one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Houston Chronicle, Esquire, GQ, Eater, and moreNamed one of the Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts by Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Esquire, Field & Stream, New York Magazine's The Strategist, The Daily Beast, Eater, Vogue, Business Insider, GQ, Epicurious, and more"An indispensable manual for home cooks and pro chefs." -WiredAt Noma-four times named the world's best restaurant-every dish includes some form of fermentation, whether it's a bright hit of vinegar, a deeply savoury miso, an electrifying drop of garum, or the sweet intensity of black garlic. Fermentation is one of the foundations behind Noma's extraordinary flavour profiles. Now René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma, and David Zilber, the chef who runs the restaurant's acclaimed fermentation lab, share never-before-revealed techniques to creating Noma's extensive pantry of ferments. And they do so with a book conceived specifically to share their knowledge and techniques with home cooks. With more than 500 step-by-step photographs and illustrations, and with every recipe approachably written and meticulously tested, The Noma Guide to Fermentation takes readers far beyond the typical kimchi and sauerkraut to include koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, lacto-ferments, vinegars, garums, and black fruits and vegetables. And-perhaps even more important-it shows how to use these game-changing pantry ingredients in more than 100 original recipes. Fermentation is already building as the most significant new direction in food (and health). With The Noma Guide to Fermentation, it's about to be taken to a whole new level.Trade Review"A significant [marker of] culinary culture. . . . A fresh set of transformative cooking fundamentals . . . [that] make ferments something cooks reach for as readily as salt." -The New York Times "An indispensable manual for home cooks and pro chefs." -Wired "[A] window into the magic . . . of what is arguably the most famous restaurant in the world." -Food Wine "The Noma Guide to Fermentation is the scientifically geekiest, the most modern and the most radical [of fermentation guides]. It's also one of the most illuminating. I'm someone who has all manner of Ball jars and mothers bubbling under her kitchen sink, but this book helped me to finally understand the processes involved. . . . Each recipe is accompanied by ideas for what to actually do with the stuff, bending the mind further to open new food pathways." -The New York Times Book Review "This book on fermentation is the master class." -Eater, The Best Cookbooks of Fall 2018 "Poised to become an essential tome in professional and home kitchens." -San Francisco Chronicle "The Noma Guide to Fermentation is really something special. . . . It's a great beginner's overview and it's also creative and artistic, and I really recommend checking it out." -The Splendid Table "Refreshingly accessible." -Grub Street, The Best New Fall Cookbooks "A stunningly detailed guide to fermentation, offering home cooks and curious eaters an unprecedented glimpse into the fascinating mechanics of the centuries-old technique, with recipes. The Noma Guide to Fermentation is a landmark work that makes the biochemical process newly accessible, and, dare we say it, fun." -FoodandWine.com "What the book makes clear is that [Redzepi's] secret isn't fermentation, it is the ways in which he's elevated it to a fine art. . . . Penned with the lightness, humor and journalistic acumen of a Michael Pollan tome." -Modern Farmer "Approachable recipes that home cooks can use to add nuance to their cooking." -Fine Cooking "A wildly practical and fascinating examination of one of the world's oldest methods of food preservation." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "An edible chemistry experiment. . . . Fascinating reading for armchair cooks - or a novel challenge for intrepid culinary adventurers." -Christian Science Monitor "Something for the true food nerd (and I mean that in the most complimentary way). . . . The recipes are fascinatingly inventive, and the processes behind those recipes are written in a style that makes a novice like me feel like he could give it a go." -FieldandStream.com "Without question, you need this book. Even if you already have a basic understanding about lacto-fermenting; fermenting kombucha, vinegar, and working with koji; and making your own vinegars, this volume is a treasure trove of inspiration. . . . Beyond the fermentations themselves, Redzepi and Zilber share clever ideas for using each ingredient, such as a blended fermented blueberry paste to smear on fresh corn [and] a coffee kombucha soaked into ladyfingers for tiramisu. . . . Indispensable." -Plate, The Best Fall 2018 Cookbooks "A new way to create the building blocks of great dishes that will really set your cooking apart." -Robb Report, The 6 Cookbooks You'll Want to Add to Your Shelf This Fall "[Redzepi's] influence on the food world is unparalleled. . . . Once dubbed the 'Locavore Hero' for popularizing the local food movement and foraged foods, Redzepi now believes that the future of Noma as well as the food industry is clearly fermented. . . .The Noma Guide to Fermentation aims to promote the creative new flavor profiles yielded by fermentation as well as propel the idea that fermentation can actually make cooking easier. . . . [It's] the home cook's new favorite food hack." -Forbes.com "Perfect for every experience level of readers interested in fermentation." -Mother Earth News "In the detailed, intelligent Noma Guide to Fermentation . . . accessibility is the goal. . . . What's astounding about this book, coming from Noma, is that the recipe for lacto fermented blueberries is simple, easy, well laid out, presented with options (like many of the recipes here) based on your preferences or available equipment. Most recipes are followed by suggestions that seem delicious, and again, astoundingly sane." -The Daily Beast "If you're eager to dive into the wonderful, funky world of fermented food (and you should be, as the effects on your health and taste buds will be nothing short of extraordinary), this book will be your new go-to guide." -Mind Body Green, The 10 Best Healthy Cookbooks for Fall "Can be achieved at home. Honest. . . . A massive amount of thought has been put into the writing and the layout of this book and it is clear that a lot of heart has gone into it, too. To be privy to such an extensive and in-depth knowledge of fermentation from these two is an incredible benefit." -New York Journal of Books "Techniques for achieving the tangy, deeply savory, overall extraordinary flavor that fermentation can bring to a dish." -Epicurious "Highly original. . . . Throw yourself into it and the rewards are many. The book comes alive when it lists ways to serve and share the end results-black garlic, for instance, can be slathered on crusty grilled sourdough bread, tossed with pastas and pesto, or turned into a black onion soup. . . . All-embracing, nerdy, driven, cultish and compelling." -Australian Financial Review "[Reveals] the foodie secret of the world's top chef. . . . Promises to be the canonical western work on microbial terroir." -The Times (London) "An indispensable glimpse into how the four-time world's best restaurant approaches fermented foods, all adapted for the home kitchen. . . . Once you've made your first ferment, you'll understand first-hand how intuitive the methods are and how applicable they are to limitless raw ingredients." -National Post (Canada) "With The Noma Guide to Fermentation, Rene and his team have written the definitive guide to creating fermented foods. We're all smarter for the years of research that went into this book, and I'm thrilled that home cooks and professionals alike have access to this information." -David Chang, chef/founder of Momofuku "Rene Redzepi and the Noma team bring extraordinary creativity to the ancient and universal practice of fermentation. Accessible enough for novices, The Noma Guide to Fermentation is sure to elevate the practices of those of us already enchanted with the vast realm of fermentation." -Sandor Katz, award-winning author of The Art of Fermentation "After reading The Noma Guide to Fermentation, I want to lacto-ferment every single thing in sight! A whole new world of ideas has been opened. As ever, Rene and his Noma team generously share their knowledge of their initial fermentation 'accidents' and how the alchemy of mold, yeast, and bacteria can completely transform one's cooking." -Kylie Kwong, chef and co-owner of Billy Kwong "The Noma Guide to Fermentation gathers detailed recipes for the restaurant's most successful discoveries, documents the current state of the craft they've helped advance, and offers a superb introduction for chefs and home cooks alike to the practicalities and pleasures of cooking with microbes." -Harold McGee, award-winning author of On Food and Cooking "The science lab at Noma is the perfect culinary incubator to take on an in-depth study of fermentation. I am thrilled that Redzepi and Zilber have given us access to their diligent research as they offer us the recipes for their most successful, and delicious, results!" -Alice Waters, author of The Art of Simple Food

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Book SynopsisThe ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for aspiring foragers. Over 100 edible plants are listed, fully illustrated and described, together with recipes and other fascinating details on their use throughout the ages.Practical advice on how to pick along with information on countryside laws and regulations on picking wild plants helps you to plan your foray with a feast in mind.This is the ideal book for both nature lovers and cooks keen to enjoy what the countryside has to offer.

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Book SynopsisFried. Baked. Mashed. Roasted. From TikTok''s High Priestess of the Potato comes the ultimate potato book!You asked, and we heard this is Poppy Cooks' all-potato cookbook. The spud, the humblest of ingredients, can be made into more than just mash (but if it is mash, make it the best mash), and in this book Poppy O'Toole celebrates the range and variety from just this one mighty ingredient. In these pages are the tools you need for the perfect potatoes every time (whether they be roast, fondant, gnocchi, wedges or chips), with a signature classic recipe, before Poppy then adds tips and tricks for cooking with different methods and flavour options, as well as mouth-watering international classics (think latkes, dauphinoise and tartiflette) and old-school freezer favourites (hello potato smilies, tater tots and curly fries!). With 101 recipes, from crispy cubes to chips and patatas bravas to Poppy's ultimate 15-hour potatoes, this is THE book you need to raise your spud game and cook like the Potato Queen herself.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmentalists are calling for us to reduce our meat intake and Indian cuisine, being naturally healthy, flavoursome and meat-free, is fast becoming the go-to cuisine for modern families. Nisha Katona is on a mission to preserve the authentic Indian cooking of her mother and grandmothers, translating it for a Western audience into recipes that are quick and easy to prepare, healthy and super tasty – perfect for today's busy lives. The book is organised by ingredient to be as useful as possible, and all the ingredients are easy to source. Once again, Nisha weaves her magic, conjuring up incredible flavours with just a handful of carefully paired ingredients. Chapter by chapter find out: * What to do with Roots * What to do with Beans * What to do with Squashes * What to do with Brassicas & Leafy Greens * What to do with Lentils & Other Grains *What to do with Fruits * What to do with Eggs and Dairy. There is one vegetarian chapter for eggs and dairy products; otherwise the book is largely vegan.

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Book Synopsis***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** The Air-Fryer Cookbook UK has 101 delicious, tried-and-tested recipes to help you get the most out of your air-fryer. An air-fryer is the latest kitchen must-have and this is the recipe book to go with it! This nifty, counter-top appliance is similar to an oven, as it bakes and roasts, but the key difference is its heating elements are located at the top and are enhanced by a large, powerful fan. The result is food that’s crisp and delicious in no time and, most notably, it makes the perfect alternative to a deep-fat fryer for anyone adopting a healthier lifestyle. But air-fryers offer plenty of other benefits too: they require practically no heat up time, cook food fast and evenly, can be used away from home (making them popular for camping trips, staycations and student living), plus clean-up is easy too. Nutritionist Jenny Tschiesche has developed 101 tried-and-tested recipes to help you get the very best out of your air-fryer. Her appealing ideas take their inspiration from all styles of world cuisine, and there is something here to suit every occasion, from snacks and sides to complete meals and sweet treats. Trade Review"The ultimate guide to the subject" - The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisFrom Covent Garden's MushroomMan, an inspiring portrait-gallery of edible mushrooms with 50 fabulous original recipes.Trade ReviewWith the mushroom in full swing and increasing number of varieties available commercially, this perfectly seasonal book explores the range of edible wild and cultivated mushrooms, offering a collection of creative recipes. A portrait gallery of the different mushrooms available provides culinary suggestions and ideas for making the most of all varieties. Divided into the seasons, recipes include Pulled Rabbit and Morel Ravioli, Chestnut Mushroom and Mousseron Tart, and Gourmet Mushroom Burger. --FoodLover magazine, autumn 2017; Mushrooms are more than just meaty; think spices, herbs and fruit: How many times have you heard a mushroom described as meaty? It's true that mushrooms, such as portobellos, are juicy, have a bit of chew, and reveal a world of umami. But Liz O'Keefe wants us to think beyond the meatiness of mushrooms, and to consider their many other flavors and aroma attributes. She says they can be naturally fruity like apricots, taste similar to coconut, or give off the scent of cinnamon when seared. O Keefe is a British chef; she co-wrote The Mushroom Cookbook with Michael Hyams, a book in which they describe dozens of different mushrooms and how to cook them. --David Leite interview with The Splendid Table Nov 2017'; Following our fungi theme... a newly published Mushroom Cookbook by Michael Hyams and Liz O'Keefe tells us everything we need to know about mushrooms. It explores the range of edible wild and cultivated mushrooms and includes some interesting recipes with lovely photographs. The recipes are grouped together seasonally and include suggestions for meat eaters and vegetarians. Twickers Foodie - Make More of Mushrooms --Alison Jee, Twickenham Tribune, October 2017

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Book SynopsisIt's so easy to make your own pickles and ferments!Pickling and fermenting are age-old culinary processes that use seasonal produce so you can enjoy the flavours all year round, but they are also incredibly beneficial to your gut microbiome; and Freddie Janssen makes it fun and fuss-free with 60 simple recipes that you can master in your home kitchen. With imaginative recipes like Szechuan-pickled Watermelon, Shiso Quickles, DIY Sriracha, Elderflower Vinegar, and Rhubarb Water Kefir, as well as all the classics including variations for Sauerkraut and Kimchi this is an inspirational way to add flavour bombs to any dish. Ferments preserve the natural levels of bacteria, vitamins, and enzymes in the ingredients, cleverly converting them into probiotics that are crucial to good gut health. With this fresh package, Pickled teaches home cooks how to reap these health benefits while transforming their everyday meals with a lip-smacking assortment of traditional and modern pickled delights.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful hardback guide introduces vinegar and all its uses, from dressings to preserves and household tips, illustrated throughout with full-colour photographs.Not just a delicious condiment, vinegar has been celebrated for its health benefits since the times of ancient Greece and continue to be of value today. This delightfully illustrated book contains all you need to know about a variety of vinegars in cooking and around the house. Discover the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, methods to get out stains, making plum chutney and more. Includes:• Culinary Vinegar - Pickling and preserving, including recipes• Medicinal Vinegar - 60 home remedies, with recipes• Home Maintenance - 140 tips, from unblocking shower heads to removing wine stains• Beauty and Nature - How to make vinegar-based beauty products from deodorant to dandruff removerAn essential reference book to keep in your kitchen.

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Book Synopsis'Niki Segnit is definitely the reigning champion of matching ingredients' - YOTAM OTTOLENGHI ‘Will inspire a new generation of home cooks, chefs and writers alike' - RUKMINI IYER _______________ The hugely anticipated follow-up to Niki Segnit’s landmark global bestseller The Flavour Thesaurus In More Flavours, Niki Segnit applies her ground-breaking approach to explore 92 mostly plant-based flavours, from Kale to Cashew, Pomegranate to Pistachio. There are over 800 witty and erudite entries combining recipes, tasting notes and stories to bring each ingredient to life. Together with Niki Segnit’s first book, The Flavour Thesaurus, this is a modern classic of food writing and as much a bedside read as an indispensable kitchen resource. _______________ 'This gorgeous, erudite, learned book puts you in a state of permanent hunger' - ZOE WILLIAMS 'A must-have for food writers and chefs everywhere' - GEORGINA HAYDENTrade ReviewMatching ingredients isn't a trivial matter and Niki Segnit is definitely the reigning champion. She knows what goes with what and why, and shares her endless insights with generosity and affability * Yotam Ottolenghi *As brilliant, informative and witty as the first Flavour Thesaurus, this latest by Niki Segnit is certain to become an invaluable companion in your kitchen. The range of flavour combinations and recipe suggestions is incredible, written with lightness of touch and humour that had me laughing out loud at home and on the Tube. An invaluable read - I couldn’t have written any of the Roasting Tin books without reference to the first Flavour Thesaurus: this book will inspire a new generation of home cooks, chefs and writers alike * Rukmini Iyer *A must-have for food writers and chefs everywhere * Georgina Hayden *This gorgeous, erudite, learned book puts you in a state of permanent hunger, searching the internet for yuzu. I cook from it, I read it in the bath. You wouldn't believe how many stains I've already got on it, I've only had it a month. * Zoe Williams *A brand new take on plant-based what-goes-with-what that frees us omnivores to go veggie because it tastes so good. Not so much a recipe-book as an ideas-machine: who'd have thought that brown sauce is sweetened with dates? Inspirational. The woman's a genius * Elisabeth Luard *The Flavour Thesaurus absolutely transformed the way I thought about ingredients and flavour, and set me on the road to cooking (and mixing cocktails) much more intuitively. It was funny, too, which is rare for a book that is so useful. Through her vivid writing, Segnit's turned up the colour saturation in my sensory world. And I'm pleased to say - in the best possible way - that More Flavours is no different. Segnit has just found 92 (mostly plant-based) new flavours to conjure with ... In a publishing world groaning with identikit food books, [More Flavours] is really unique * Alice Lascelles *I’ll happily read anything Niki Segnit cares to write: a shopping list, a birthday card - and most definitely this, her third book…As lively as the writing may be, this is a scholarly resource that should always be near the kitchen. I read it, smiling, in a day. * Delicious magazine *Niki Segnit has done it again…Bedtime and kitchen reading at its finest. * Good Housekeeping *There are cookery writers, recipe-writers and culinary historians. And then there’s Niki Segnit. She’s the real thing - a genuine, gold plated sui generis (she’s earned herself the Latin)... The essence and genius of the woman lie in the stories and digressions… There are culinary gems aplenty… Revelations abound * The Oldie *The Flavour Thesaurus: More Flavours is a food manual, bursting with descriptions, suggestions, recipes and science…The first book, a brilliant idea executed brilliantly, provided a jolt. This second volume… [is] if anything more useful than number one because it’s in tune with how many of us eat these days: focusing on plants, but without ruling out meat and fish….Segnit [is] a brilliant writer, a tireless researcher…clearly an excellent cook, but also a discriminating editor…You can read it cover to cover, but better still… read the relevant section and see where the book takes you. If it’s plums, it’ll be to a café in Dittisham, which you’ve reached by ferry from a pontoon on the River Dart. How about that for transportive food writing? * Literary Review *You can cook from Segnit’s books, learn from them, nerd out over them or just read them like novels, cover to cover, and emerge feeling delighted and enriched. * India Knight, The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisSarah Merker brings you 50 scone recipes from the National Trust. History is best enjoyed with a scone, as everyone who’s visited a National Trust house knows. This book brings you the best of both. Scone obsessive Sarah Merker has gathered 50 – yes 50 – scone recipes from National Trust experts around the country. And she’s written a quirky guide to 50 National Trust places to delight and entertain you while you bake or eat those blissful treats. Eccentric owners, strange treasures, obscure facts – it's all here. Whip up a Triple Chocolate scone while you read about the mechanical elephants at Waddesdon Manor. Or savour an Apple & Cinnamon scone while you absorb the dramatic love life of Henry Cecil of Hanbury Hall. Marvel at a Ightham Mote's Grade 1 listed dog kennel while you savour a Cheese, Spring Onion and Bacon scone. 50 of the best scones in history. And 50 of the best places to read about. You’ll never need to leave the kitchen again.

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Book SynopsisA collection of delicious recipes inspired by the simple dishes enjoyed in villages and rural communities throughout the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet has long been famed for the proven lifetime benefits of eating simply prepared, seasonal foods. There are pockets of people in the Mediterranean countries (and further afield) who are living longer than most; these communities are most often found in rural villages where they grow their own produce and keep livestock. Chef Theo Michaels explores this concept of 'eating like a villager' and this new collection of recipes was born from conversations he has had with his family about life in Cyprus 60 years ago, when growing produce and keeping a few animals was the norm. He celebrates a way of eating based on these principles through his delicious yet simple food. It's a modern, mindful and relaxed way to eat well with no need to adhere to a prescribed diet – no strict regimes, just sensible portion sizes, no processed foods and a few treats – simple, frugal and honest eating. In practice, it means cooking with what is in season, enjoying a good intake of vegetables, fruit, grains and pulses; eating fish and seafood in moderation and reducing meat consumption. Enjoy his sunshine-filled recipes for Strapatsada (Greek scrambled eggs laced with feta, tomatoes and fresh herbs); Tossed Pasta with Pangritata; Pickled Black Radish Ceviche; Oven-roasted Ratatouille with Caramelized Cheese, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisIn 2007, Ivan Orkin, a middle-aged Jewish guy from Long Island, did something crazy. In the food-zealous, insular megalopolis of Tokyo, Ivan opened a ramen shop. He was a gaijin (foreigner), trying to make his name in a place that is fiercely opinionated about ramen. At first, customers came because they were curious, but word spread quickly about Ivan's handmade noodles, clean and complex broth, and thoughtfully prepared toppings. Soon enough, Ivan became a celebrity a fixture of Japanese TV programmes and the face of his own best-selling brand of instant ramen. Ivan opened a second location in Tokyo and has returned to New York City to open two US branches.Ivan Ramen is essentially two books in one: a memoir and a cookbook. In these pages, Ivan tells the story of his ascent from wayward youth to a star of the Tokyo restaurant scene. He also shares more than forty recipes, including the complete, detailed recipe for his signature Shio Ramen; creative ways to use extra ramen co

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Book SynopsisWhy don''t we eat more veg? They''re healthy, cost-effective and, above all, delicious. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall believes that we should all be eating more of the good stuff, as he explains in this brilliant book.He''s come up with an abundance of veg-tastic recipes, including a warm salad of grilled courgettes, lemon, garlic, mint and mozzarella, a winter giant couscous salad with herbs and walnuts, radishes with butter and salt, lemony guacamole, linguine with mint and almond pesto and cherry tomatoes, baby carrot risotto, new potato gnocchi, a summer stir-fry with green veg, ginger, garlic and sesame, a winter stir-fry with Brussels sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and five-spice, a cheesy tomato tart, a spring onion gallette, roast jacket chips with merguez spices and spiced yoghurt, curried bubble and squeak, scrambled eggs and asparagus with lemon, tomato gazpacho, pea and parsley soup, roast squash wedges, baba ganoush, beetroot houmous, spinach pasties and barbecued corn on the c

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Book SynopsisPierre Hermé is universally acknowledged as the king of French pastry with shops in Tokyo, Paris and London. He is the best, and has even been described as a couturier of pastry. This is a man at the top of his art and there is no question his macarons are in a league of its own. Macarons are the aristocrats of pastry; these brightly coloured, mini meringues, daintily sandwiched together with gooey fillings, have become a holy grail for cookery fanatics and there are even food blogs dedicated to them. Like Pierre Hermé’s famous macarons, it would be difficult for any macaron book to surpass this one and indeed the hardback edition has been a universal bestseller (still in print 978-1-908117-23-6). There are 208 pages of recipes and beautiful food photography, and because making macarons is mostly about technique, rather than just a standard recipe, readers will appreciate the 32-step-by-step photo-illustrated instructions for making shells and fillings. All the classics are here like dark chocolate, praline, coffee, and pistachio, but others feature the more unusual macarons that Hermé is justly famous for: Isfahan is one, with lychee, rose and raspberry, Arabesque with apricot and pistachio, Satine with passion fruit, orange and cream cheese, Mandarin and pink pepper, black truffles, balsamic vinegar as well as a bright-green macaron filled with fresh mint. Anyone interested in making macarons will find MACARONS the best book in print.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative photographic guide to edible (and poisonous) fungi found in Britain offers clear, practical information for the mushroom forager.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative and beautifully illustrated book on wild food and foraging by one of the leading experts.'I can safely say that if I hadn't picked up this book some twenty years ago I wouldn't have eaten as well, or even lived as well, as I have. It inspired me then and it inspires me now' - Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstalWild food is all around us, growing in our hedgerows and fields, along river banks and seashores, even on inhospitable moorland. In Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix's Wild Food, hundreds of these plants are clearly identified, with colour photography and a detailed description.This definitive guide also gives us fascinating information on how our ancestors would have used the plant as well as including over 100 more modern recipes for delicious food and drinks. From berries, herbs and mushrooms to wild vegetables, salad leaves, seaweed and even bark, this book will inspire you to start cooking with nature's freTable of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Unit - 1: Mushrooms Chapter - 1: Chanterelle Chapter - 2: Horn of Plenty Chapter - 3: Cep Porcini Chapter - 4: Morel Chapter - 5: Summer Truffle Chapter - 6: St George’s Mushroom Chapter - 7: Parasol Mushroom Chapter - 8: Field Mushroom Chapter - 9: Wood Blewit Chapter - 10: Hedgehog Fungus Chapter - 11: Giant Puffball Chapter - 12: Oyster Mushroom Unit - 2: Flowers for Salads Chapter - 13: Rose Petals Chapter - 14: Dandelion Unit - 3: Seaweed and Salt Marsh Plants Chapter - 15: Marsh Samphire Chapter - 16: Sea Purslane Unit - 4: Vegetables, Leaves and Herbs Chapter - 17: Sea Beet Chapter - 18: Sea Kale Chapter - 19: Stinging Nettle Chapter - 20: Sorrel Chapter - 21: Wild Cabbage Chapter - 22: Fennel Chapter - 23: Wild Thyme Chapter - 24: Mint Unit - 5: Fruit, Berries, Nuts and Roots Chapter - 25: Blackberry Chapter - 26: Elder Chapter - 27: Rowan or Mountain Ash Chapter - 28: Crab Apple Unit - 6: Teas, Beers and Wines Chapter - 29: Elder Section - ii: Further Reading Index - iii: Index

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Book SynopsisHome is more than a place. It's a feeling.Rick Stein has spent his life travelling the world in search of cooking perfection - from France and Italy to Australia and the far east - and inspiring millions of food lovers with the results. In Rick Stein At Home, he takes us into the rhythms and rituals of his home cooking. In his first book to celebrate his all-time favourite home-cooked meals, Rick shares over 100 very special recipes, including many from his recent Cornwall series - from sumptuous main courses such as Cornish Bouillabaisse and Braised Pork Belly with Soy and Black Vinegar to indulgent desserts like Apple Charlotte and Spiced Pears Poached with Blackberries and Red Wine. Rick explores family classics that evoke childhood memories and newer dishes that have marked more recent personal milestones - along with unforgettable stories that celebrate his favourite ingredients, food memories, family cooking moments and more. Sharing the dishes he most loves to cook for family and friends throughout the year, Rick takes you inside his home kitchen unlike he's done in any previous book.

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Book SynopsisLarousse Gastronomique is the world''s classic culinary reference book, with over 35,000 copies sold in the UK alone. Larousse is known and loved for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of recipes. Here it is brought up to date for 2009 in an attractive edition containing over 900 new colour and black and white photographs. All chapters have been read and edited by field specialists, and 85 biographies of chefs have been added. Entries have also been regrouped for increased accessibility.Originally created by Prosper Montagnè and published in 1938, this essential addition to any kitchen has withstood the test of time and become an invaluable source of information for every enthusiastic cook. Without the exaggeration and extravagant distractions of many of today''s cookery titles, New Larousse Gastronomique contains recipes, tips, cooking styles and origins for almost every dish in history.Table of ContentsEQUIPMENT; TABLE ARTS; CULINARY TECHNIQUES AND VOCABULARY; HOW TO STORE AND PRESERVE FOOD; CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY; NUTRITION; RULES; MEAT, CURED MEAT AND POULTRY; FISH, SHELLFISH AND CRUSTACEANS; FRUIT AND VEGETABLES; GROCERY; SPICES; AROMATIC HERBS; CREAM AND EGGS; BAKERY; PATISSERIE AND SWEETS; CHOCOLATE; NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS; COCKTAILS AND ALCOHOL; WINE AND WINE MAKING; FRENCH REGIONS; FOREIGN COUNTRIES: EUROPE FOREIGN COUNTRIES: NON-EUROPEAN

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Book SynopsisA directory of edible seaweeds and 100 nutritious, delicious recipes from the Cornish Seaweed Company.Trade ReviewSurfers, boaties and nature conservationists Caro and Tim run The Cornish Seaweed Company... which counts the likes of Nathan Outlaw and Rick Stein among its fans. They evangelise this healthy, sustainable and (yes) delicious food source in this handsome book. Full of tempting recipe photos and pictures of the pair clambering over bladderwrack-strewn rocks and diving for kelp, it talks a lot about seaweed cultivation and foraging, and gives detailed info on a dozen of the most important types. Recipes run through starters (deep-fried kelp-wrapped brie with raspberry and chilli jam) and mains (sea spaghetti 'tagliatelle' with crab) to, rather unexpectedly, puds (blackberry, apple and dulse crumble); there are even seaweed cocktails (kelp martini anyone?). This is an accessible book that will challenge your current eating habits. Matt Bielby, Crumbs Devon magazine, 2018Table of ContentsCONTENTS SEAWEED: AN INTRODUCTION A history of using seaweed Seaweed cultivation The ecology of seaweed Health and nutrition Other uses of seaweed THE SEAWEEDS Sea lettuce Gutweed Dulse Pepper dulse Laver and nori Irish moss and grape pip weed Sea spaghetti Kelp and kombu Sugar kelp Atlantic wakame Bladderwrack Other important seaweeds Seaweedy plants Table of common seaweeds Foraging for seaweeds How to treat fresh seaweed How to cook with seaweed SOUPS STARTERS & SNACKS MAIN COURSES SALADS & DIPS DESSERTS BAKING DRINKS Nutritional information Index

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Book SynopsisForage is a beautifully illustrated celebration of edible plants that can be found throughout the world.Anybody can enjoy the increasingly popular back-to-nature activity of foraging. In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in others they are still celebrated for their value as nutritious, delicious ingredients and cooking with wild plants is increasingly being adopted by mainstream restaurants.Journeying through 50 globally populated edible plants, Forage explores the culture and history of our wild food. Stunning botanical illustrations by artist Rachel Pedder-Smith accompany each plant, alongside recipes inspired by the regions of the world where they are most celebrated.

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Book SynopsisImpress and excite family and friends with 50 bold ideas for beautifully presented sharers from MasterChef UK’s Theo Michaels, including cheese, charcuterie and beyond. In this exciting follow up to SHARE, Theo Michaels’ new book provides everything you could possibly need to delight a crowd with beautiful boards and platters. Designed for effortless entertaining, this book contains the perfect combination of how-to instructions, shopping lists and recipes to create sharers for unforgettable snacks, meals and social events. The cheese board is often the most anticipated delight of any festivity, and here the concept is taken to the next level, with recipes to suit all tastes and occasions. These beautiful boards are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to put together; picture an ‘Indian Thali Board’, with chutneys, curries and sundries on a banana leaf, or ‘Summer Garden’ treats of crudités, dips and edible flowers brightening up an outdoor get-together. Casually entertain in style with recipes from Movie Night Boards to Bagel Boards, plus classic boards for cheeses and ‘Wine Bites’. Chapters include Brunch Boards, Everyday Sharers, ‘Big Night In’ Boards, Globetrotting Boards, Seasonal Celebrations and Sweet Treats Boards. Whimsical, tasty and visually enticing, these stunning centrepieces will ensure that you are the life of any party!

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Book SynopsisBorn in Bury, Lancashire, Simon Hopkinson left school at 17 to begin a career as a chef. He opened his first restaurant, the Shed, near Fishguard, just before his 21st birthday. In 1983 he launched himself on the London restaurant scene, becoming chef at Hilaire in the Old Brompton Road. He swiftly found himself one of the most acclaimed young chefs in the business and his friendship with Terence Conran led to the opening of Bibendum in the restored Michelin building in 1987. He retired as a full-time chef in 1995 to concentrate more on writing. As well as Roast Chicken and Other Stories and Second Helpings of Roast Chicken his books include Gammon & Spinach (1998) and The Prawn Cocktail Years (1999) and he also writes a column in the Independent. His critically acclaimed cookery writing has won him the André Simon award, and the Glenfiddich Award three times.Trade ReviewA brilliant book: straightforward, readable and full of good things * Rachel Cooke, Observer *The most useful cookbook of all time * Waitrose Food Illustrated *Retro, yet somehow timeless, it is a delightful, engaging read * Telegraph Weekend *Clear, unpretentious vision...Hopkinson is the best * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant, easy to use, always entertaining * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisFounder of glutenfreeonashoestring.com and author of the Gluten-Free on a Shoestring cookbook series is back with more than 100 recipes devoted to bagels, buns, flatbreads, rolls, doughs, and more. If you''re eating gluten-free, you know the challenges of bread. But now, thanks to Nicole Hunn, you can have easy, budget-friendly, delicious recipes for all your favorites, from shaped breads to flatbreads, biscuits, scones, and muffins. You''ll learn to master lean crusty white bread, hearty whole-grain, fragrant cinnamon swirl, decadent cheese bread, not to mention a wild yeast starter you''ll use to make everything imaginable, including a real no-rye rye bread. And you won''t need a bread machine or any fancy supplies. Nicole covers all the essentials, including: recipes from a bread flour that makes it all work, all-purpose flour blends, a whole-grain blend, and a pastry flour; key techniques; the secrets to working ably with gluten-free dough; and even a whole section on troubleshooting. Gluten-Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread tells you everything you need to know to make the artisan-style bread you''ve been missing--and at a fraction of the cost.Trade ReviewLiving Without, February/March 2014 "[Nicole is] a maven of gluten-free economy."

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Book SynopsisThe high protein content and versatile nature of beans and pulses have made them a staple ingredient of many cuisines. This book contains over 185 dishes that are both health-enhancing and tasty. A comprehensive introduction describes different beans and pulses, their taste and texture, and lists their health benefits. Quick ideas show ways of adding them to the diet, either as a main ingredient, or as a delicious accompaniment. The recipes include classics such as Hummus, Bean Ribollita, Cassoulet, and Slow-cooked Boston Baked Beans. With beautiful pictures of every recipe, you are sure to achieve appetizing results every time.

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Book SynopsisJoy shows how eating sugar-free and gluten-free can be an everyday reality for busy people who want to feel great and enjoy food packed with flavour. Food doesn't have to be bland without sugar; nature has provided plenty of healthy sweetness for you to enjoy. Say 'no' to processed sugar. Say 'yes' to great-tasting, fresh recipes.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 3 Home-made, 14 Snacks, 36 Salads, 70 Fast Food, 102 Slow Cook, 152 Cakes & Desserts, 190 Index, 224

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Book SynopsisMore than 65 original and delicious recipes, written with panache and authority and offering both practical advice and inspiration for anyone cooking at home for two people. Two’s Company is a book with a positive message that cooking for two is exciting, fun and worthwhile. More than that – free from the demands of family or guests, liberated from a strict timetable, you can follow your mood, whether you fancy something homey, a fake-away or a creative culinary adventure. There is a major gap in the market for a mainstream cookbook for two, providing inspiration for couples, friends and flat-sharers who enjoy cooking and eating at home. Most of those cooking for two are forced either to scale down recipes or repeatedly contend with a fridge full of leftovers. Supermarkets have identified this trend, and provide a lavish choice of ready meals aimed at twosomes. But there is still a lack of inspiration for those of us who want to cook something fresh from scratch for a partner or friend. Here Orlando Murrin not only brings you original recipes but sets out the different ‘rules’ to consider when cooking for two. He suggests ways to shop sensibly to minimize waste and shares ingenious tips for shortcuts and techniques, gleaned from working with professional chefs and food stylists. Trade Review"Orlando's book is full of fantastic feel-good recipes with beautiful flavours, perfect for couples and roommates and most importantly they are easy to do" – Tom Kerridge, Michelin-starred chef and cookbook author "Packed full of food you'll actually want to eat from one of the best in the business, the hard part will be sharing it" – Felicity Cloake, journalist, Guardian and New Statesman columnist "Failsafe and fabulous, it's everything I want from a cookery book" – Xanthe Clay, food columnist, The Sunday Telegraph "Two’s company, two’s cozy, two’s comforting and now two’s delicious. With charm, wit and such good taste, Orlando Murrin has created a collection of smart, alluring dishes to cook with ease and to share with our favorite plus ones." – Dorie Greenspan, author of Everyday Dorie and Baking with Dorie "Cooking at home means even more to us these days, and there’s a special joy in cooking for two; it’s like a secret shared between friends. Like all good, generous cooks, Orlando wants you to enjoy the process as much as you enjoy the end result." – Jill Dupleix, Sydney based food writer, restaurant critic and author, former food editor of The Times in the UK "There can be no more reliable or comforting a guide to adventurous but doable cooking than Orlando Murrin." – Ruth Watson, hotelier and original presenter of popular Channel 5 TV series The Hotel Inspector "Forgo tiresome recipe maths with veteran cookery writer Orlando Murrin’s ideas to feed two people with minimal waste" - delicious magazine "Cookbooks are rarely funny, but this one is – I love Orlando’s witty intros and cooking tips" - BBC Good Food "Delicious recipes for couples and flatmates" - The Sunday Times magazine "This book is a classic in the making having the gift to instil confidence in the novice cook and inspire the more experienced" - Yorkshire Post "Two’s Company is my kind of food; quick and easy to make but enticing on the eye and the palate" - Lindsey Bareham

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Book SynopsisThe follow-up book to the hugely best-selling Nourishing Traditions, which has sold over 500,000 copies, this time focusing on the immense health benefits of bone broth by the founder of the popular Weston A Price Foundation. Nourishing Broth: An Old-Fashioned Remedy for the Modern WorldNourishing Traditions examines where the modern food industry has hurt our nutrition and health through over-processed foods and fears of animal fats. Nourishing Broth will continue the look at the culinary practices of our ancestors, and it will explain the immense health benefits of homemade bone broth due to the gelatin and collagen that is present in real bone broth (vs. broth made from powders). Nourishing Broth will explore the science behind broth''s unique combination of amino acids, minerals and cartilage compounds. Some of the benefits of such broth are: quick recovery from illness and surgery, the healing of pain and inflammation, increa

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Book SynopsisA dynamic collection of 80 accessible recipes that reveal how bitter flavours can add depth and complexity to our cooking, making food incredibly moreish. How well do you really understand bitterness? Often thought of as an acquired taste, bitter flavours add complexity and depth to a dish - making food incredibly moreish - if, you know how to work with them. Fearlessly bringing together the best flavours and culinary strategies from around the world, Alexina will help you befriend bitterness - one flavour-balancing technique at a time. Using ten ingredients to walk you through every type of bitterness and how to tame it - from grapefruit and bitter oranges, bitter greens, tahini, beer, walnuts, cranberries, tea, coffee, cocoa and liquorice - each recipe will expand your repertoire and open the door to new worlds of deliciousness, using bitterness in both savoury and sweet dishes to elevate the taste of everything you make. These 80 recipes include something to suit every taste and occasion. Start with bold breakfasts recipes, like Banoffee Breakfast Bread, Malted Crepes with Lime & Sugar, and Winter Citrus Fruit Salad, then fill your day with light lunches and weeknight dinners like Roasted Aubergines with Whipped Feta, Grapefruit & Hot Honey, Seared Salmon Tacos with Grapefruit & Avocado and Allspice Lamb Chops with Pickled Walnut Ketchup. Then, impress your guests with Ancho Coffee Beef Short Ribs, Duck Confit with Bitter Orange Salsa Verde and Jerk Pork Belly with Grapefruit Hot Sauce, plus decadent desserts such as Negroni Pavlova, Bitter Chocolate Torte with Passionfruit Sauce and Tiramisu Tres Leches cake.Trade ReviewI may have said this quite a few times, but I feel it bears repeating: bitterness is the most undesirable of attributes, except when it comes to food … My 'bitter tooth' is pronounced … I gravitated greedily towards Alexina Anatole’s book, Bitter -- Nigella Lawson * Nigella.com *Bitter by Alexina Anatole is a gem of a cookbook - not only are the recipes fresh, fun and innovative, but her well-researched writing on the nature of bitter food is a pleasure to read - knowledgeable and generous. I've come away with ideas to enhance my own cooking as well as a stack of recipes to try out for friends and family. A delightful read. -- Rukmini Iyer * author of the Roasting Tin series and India Express *A detailed deepdive into the wondrous world of one of the trickiest flavour profiles. Stunning and inventive recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world to make you fall in love with bitter! -- Ixta Belfrage * author of Mezcla *So much more than just a cookery book, Bitter is a revelation. Alexina skillfully takes you on a journey through the world of 'bitter', exploring its place in the sphere of flavour, and arming you with tricks and hacks on how to use bitter foods in your everyday cooking. Her recipes are a delight - beautiful, vibrant and packed with exciting, unexpected combinations I can't wait to try. -- Dominique Woolf * author of Dominique's Kitchen *The cover is beautiful, the photography is gorgeous and it's accessible. She makes bitter into a really gorgeous topic and lovely recipes. -- Georgina Hayden * Sunday Brunch *In this delightful book, MasterChef runner-up Alexina Anatole takes 10 ingredients - bitter oranges, beer, walnuts, cranberries, cocoa and coffee among them - and 'walks you through every type of bitterness and how to tame it'. The recipes are varied and compelling - chicory, roquefort and walnut salad, and coffee and Biscoff no-bake cheesecake jumped off the pages at me - but above all, the pleasure here is in embracing bitter flavours and using them to elevate, balance and bring pleasure across a dish. -- Mark Diacono * Delicious Magazine *What I love about Alexina’s approach to recipes and cooking is her thoroughness ... Her debut cookbook, Bitter ... is just the most divine book that celebrates the wonder of bitter flavours and how to use them. I have spoken often in here about the need for balance in cooking and one of the best ways to achieve it is by harnessing bitterness. It offers so much dimension and sophistication to recipes and this is evident in every single one of Alexina’s. -- Rosie Mackean * The Dinner Party substack *I welcome Alexina Anatole’s debut book ‘Bitter’ with open arms ... In her debut, Alexina aims to show us all that there’s nothing to fear and so much to gain from bitterness. There are many bitter ingredients we don’t tarnish with the fear brush in the kitchen - coffee, tea and cocoa all have bitter profiles that don’t make us panic. Yet, I’ll admit I still have some residual anxiety around bitterness. If you feel similarly, I’m thrilled to tell you that Alexina is a competent and soothing guide. -- Nicola Lamb * Kitchen Projects *From grapefruit to walnuts and cocoa to liquorice, this sumptuous cookbook from the 2021 Masterchef finalist is the definitive guide to how to get the most out of beautiful culinary bitterness. -- Mark Skinner * Waterstones *Absolutely glorious -- Ashley Jensen * Saturday Kitchen *Alexina's ability to take very strong, bitter, sharp flavours and marry them together with majesty is incredible -- John Torode * MasterChef *Alexina really impresses me with her originality -- Gregg Wallace * MasterChef *Extremely accomplished -- Jay Rayner * MasterChef *Tremendous -- Vivek Singh * Saturday Kitchen *A cracking book… marvellous -- Olly Smith * Saturday Kitchen *An excitingly original book * Daily Mail, *Books of the Year* *

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Book Synopsis200 PASTA RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Pasta Recipes provides everyone with a comprehensive guide to creating 200 easy-to-make and tempting pasta recipes. Whether you fancy a simple Spring Garden Pasta Salad, a Classic Meat Lasagne or a more extravagant pasta dish with Swordfish, Artichoke Hearts & Black Olives, this book supplies recipes for all tastes, appetites and occasions. Every recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph and clever variations and new ideas to give you over 200 meals to choose from. The hardest part for you is deciding which delicious dish to cook first!Check out some of the other titles in the series:Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Super SoupsHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Halogen Oven RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Cakes & BakesHamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free RecipesHamlyn All Colour Cook

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Book SynopsisEat your way around the world in this tasty book which looks at food, recipes and cultural traditions from 26 different countries.Where did corn come from? And wheat? And potatoes? What have people in Turkey been eating for centuries? Find out, in this delicious new book from the award-winning duo behind the bestselling Maps.Learn how to make Vietnamese pancakes, Brazilian pralines and Hungarian lecsó in this delectable book which will take you on a feast-filled adventure! Be a guest at a Moroccan feast, sail along a Vietnamese floating market and indulge in the haute cuisine of France's master chefs. Not only will you find new delicacies, but you'll also learn about their remarkable history and cultural roots along the way.This beautiful large format book makes for the perfect gift.Trade ReviewFood glorious food! Eat your way around the world in this tasty, giant-sized book which explores the food, recipes and cultural traditions from twenty-six different countries.Take a Bite is the work of talented graphic artists Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski, the creative married couple behind the bestselling Maps, and its 116 pages of food of every taste and description are guaranteed to make mouths water and tummies rumble.Packed full of fascinating facts, recipes and cultural traditions, this cornucopia of deliciousness takes youngsters (and their parents!) on an entertaining and feast-filled adventure full of delectable food and cookery marvels.Where do corn, wheat and potatoes come from? What have people in Turkey been eating for centuries? Learn how to make Polish pancakes, Vietnamese pancakes, Brazilian pralines and Hungarian lecsó. Be a guest at a Moroccan feast, sail along a Vietnamese floating market and indulge in the haute cuisine of France's master chefs. As well as discovering a host of new delicacies, readers will also learn about their remarkable history and cultural roots along the way.Lavishly and colourfully illustrated throughout, designed in an easy-to-read format, and with a text translated by Agnes Monod-Gayraud, this beautiful bonanza book will capture children's imaginations and is the perfect gift for food lovers of any age. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancaster Guardian *This large-format book is a feast for eyes and stomachs. Fabulously detailed maps, timelines, text and illustrations answer burning questions, such as where corn and wheat came from, how to make Vietnamese pancakes, what happens at a Moroccan feast and the fine art of fermenting fish. There are lots of recipes ... and the author-illustrators have delivered a bellyful of fascinating facts to inspire young gourmets and food scientists alike. * Absolutely Education *

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Book SynopsisThis book shows how to get your five-a-day in a whole range of delicious ways. Find out about over 250 different fruits and vegetables, discover where they originated, and learn how to choose, store, prepare and cook them. This guide with over 1300 photographs, explains all there is to know about these exquisite foods and how best to enjoy them.

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Book SynopsisThis is a superb collection of 60 recipes using wild and cultivated mushrooms shown in over 350 photographs. It features 60 delicious recipes using this natural and versatile ingredient, all shown step by step. It contains everything you need to know about preparing and cooking the most popular mushroom varieties, including ideas and techniques for preserving and drying them. Dishes are divided into five mouthwatering chapters: Soups, Starters & Salads; Poultry & Game; Beef, Pork & Lamb; Fish & Shellfish; and Vegetarian Dishes. Varied recipes take inspiration from all over the world, from Fresh Tuna Shiitake Teriyaki to Buckwheat Blinis with Mushroom Caviar. Easy-to-follow instructions and over 350 photographs, including step-by-step sequences, make it easy to achieve success with every dish. Mushrooms are an irresistible source of tastes, textures and aromas. The increasing availability of wild and exotic varieties in supermarkets and delicatessens, as well as the possibility of finding them in our forests and fields, makes it easy for cooks to explore the qualities of this fascinating ingredient. This book presents an original collection of 60 dishes using fungi of all types, for every meal and menu. The introduction covers over 30 varieties of mushroom, with preparation techniques. The delicious recipes include Mushroom Boreg, Creamy Fish and Mushroom Pie, and Roast Chicken Stuffed with Forest Mushrooms. Illustrated with stunning photography, this is a must-have recipe book and kitchen reference manual for every keen cook.

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Book SynopsisHere is a book which is guaranteed to fascinate both cook and traveller; it provides a wealth of information on the unique history and art of French charcuterie. Every town in France has at least one charcutier, whose windows are dressed with astonishing displays of good food; pâtés, terrines, galantines, jambon, saucissions sec and boudins. The charcutier will also sell olives, anchovies, condiments as well as various salads of his own creation, making a visit the perfect stop to assemble picnics and impromptu meals. But the real skill of the charcutier lies in his transformation of the pig into an array of delicacies; a trade which goes back at least as far as classical Rome, when Gaul was famed for its hams. First published in 1969 but unavailable for many years, Jane Grigsons Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery is a guidebook and a recipe book. Written in her inimitable style, she describes every type of charcuterie available for purchase and how to make them yourself. She describes how to braise, roast, pot-roast and stew all the cuts of pork, how to make terrines, how to cure your own ham and make your own sausages.Trade Review"Jane Grigson left to the English-speaking world a legacy of fine writing on food and cookery for which no exact parallel exists..." Alan Davidson "Jane Grigson likes to conjure. She is marvellous at putting food into a culture-context..." The Times

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Book SynopsisThis cookbook is devoted to one of the best-loved family of ingredients - onions, garlic, leeks, spring onions, shallots and chives. A comprehensive reference section discusses the culinary history of the allium and identifies all the main varieties, as well as providing a step-by-step guide to growing, preparing and cooking these versatile and popular ingredients. This is followed by 150 recipes, from classic dishes such as French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutes to contemporary ideas such as Grilled Polenta with Caramelized Onions. Over 800 glorious photographs, informative text and enticing recipes make this book essential for every kitchen.

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Book SynopsisReaders devoured our first Sheffield Cookbook and demolished the second, so now Meze Publishing brings you the next instalment – The Sheffield Cookbook: Back for Thirds. Showcasing some of the best, this newest book features 45 businesses who all work hard every day to provide their customers with ‘reyt good service’. From brunch spots and cosy cafés to bustling restaurants and sweet treat stops, consider this our handbook on how to spend the perfect day sampling just a fraction of the greatest food Sheffield has to offer. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy cuisines from all over the world, like China, India, Sardinia, Nepal and more. Every chapter includes an in-depth look into each business, stunning photography, and at least one recipe, so you can try these dishes for yourself in the comfort of your own home too.

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Book Synopsis"I’ve caught the cider bug, and I’ve caught it bad. You too? Then seek out this book without delay. The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is like having all your birthdays come at once for hard cider geeks like us. From the choosing the right apples and building your own cider press to measuring cider’s alcohol content and adjusting the final sweetness, it’s all right here."—The Kitchn All around the world, the public’s taste for fermented cider has been growing more rapidly than at any time in the past 150 years. And with the growing interest in locally grown and artisanal foods, many new cideries are springing up all over North America, often started up by passionate amateurs who want to take their cider to the next level as small-scale craft producers. To make the very best cider—whether for yourself, your family, and friends or for market—you first need a deep understanding of the processes involved, and the art and science behind them. Fortunately, The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is here to help. Author Claude Jolicoeur is an internationally known, award-winning cider maker with an inquiring, scientific mind. His book combines the best of traditional knowledge and techniques with up-to-date, scientifically based practices to provide today’s cider makers with all the tools they need to produce high-quality ciders. The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is divided into five parts containing: An accessible overview of the cider making process for beginners; Recommendations for selecting and growing cider-appropriate apples; Information on juice-extraction equipment and directions on how to build your own grater mill and cider press; A discussion of the most important components of apple juice and how these may influence the quality of the cider; An examination of the fermentation process and a description of methods used to produce either dry or naturally sweet cider, still or sparkling cider, and even ice cider. This book will appeal to both serious amateurs and professional cider makers who want to increase their knowledge, as well as to orchardists who want to grow cider apples for local or regional producers. Novices will appreciate the overview of the cider-making process, and, as they develop skills and confidence, the more in-depth technical information will serve as an invaluable reference that will be consulted again and again. This book is sure to become the definitive modern work on cider making. A mechanical engineer by profession, Claude Jolicoeur first developed his passion for apples and cider after acquiring a piece of land on which there were four rows of old abandoned apple trees. He started making cider in 1988 using a “no-compromise” approach, stubbornly searching for the highest possible quality. Since then, his ciders have earned many awards and medals at competitions, including a Best of Show at the prestigious Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP). Claude actively participates in discussions on forums like the Cider Digest, and is regularly invited as a guest speaker to events such as the annual Cider Days festival in western Massachusetts. He lives in Quebec City.Trade Review “Over the years Claude has been inspiring--and challenging—his friends and acquaintances, including me, to make better cider. He approaches cider making and life with an analytical mind, a keen intellect and a wry sense of humor. That all comes through in The New Cider Maker’s Handbook. Designed for experienced cider makers as well as for serious beginners, it’s a gold mine for everyone who’d like to make good cider. It’s packed with excellent, detailed explanations and information. It is well organized and clearly written. What an excellent contribution to the cider library.”--John Bunker, apple historian and author of Not Far from the Tree “Claude Jolicoeur is a true student of the art and science of cider.From clear, concise discussions of the technical aspects of cider making, to the selection of proper cider apples, this is a treatise for all time.The text is straightforward, and can be an excellent guide to novice cider makers, but it is endowed with a wealth of information that will benefit ciderists at all levels of the craft. I only wish this book had been available when I first began making cider.”--Chuck Shelton, ciderist, Albemarle CiderWorks, North Garden, VA“Have you ever tasted a true farmhouse cider, full-bodied and richly flavored, or finished a meal with a sweet ice cider? Then you know the astonishing range of this once nearly forgotten drink. Whether you’re a hobbyist interested in learning about fruit selection, or a commercial producer looking for better quality and consistency, this is your book. Claude Jolicoeur informs every page of his hands-on, comprehensive guide with 25 years of research and experience. For anyone who aspires to make the finest quality fermented cider, The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is as indispensable as an apple press.”--David Buchanan, author of Taste, Memory“We wish we’d had this book when we were starting out. Cider making is an art, of course, but it’s also very much a science, and Claude shows he is among the leading experts in both aspects. The New Cider Maker’s Handbook is a practical, approachable, well-organized, extensively researched guide to cider making, from apple selection to pressing to fermentation and beyond. As experienced cider makers, we find it essential, but it’s excellent for beginners as well. As craft cider grows in popularity and stature throughout the U.S. and Canada, we expect Claude’s book to become North America’s preeminent cider reference.”--Scott Heath and Ellen Cavalli, co-owners, Tilted Shed Ciderworks, Sonoma County, CA"Based on Claude Jolicoeur’s 25 years experience in craft cider making, The New Cider Maker’s Handbook combines the author’s personal perspectives with solidly researched information from cider makers worldwide, to create a manual which is both practical and inspirational. Some of the detail, for instance on press design, alcohol measurement, and naturally sweet and ice ciders is simply unavailable elsewhere. The focus on North American apple varieties and conditions will be welcomed by many, but this book is invaluable to hobbyists and small commercial cider makers no matter where they live. A worthy addition to the modern cider literature."--Andrew Lea, food scientist and author of Craft Cider Making “J.M. Trowbridge wrote the first Cider Makers’ Hand Book in 1890. This modern take on the apple fermenter’s art picks up the trail anew. Claude Jolicoeur makes exceptional cider doable for even a guy like me. Balancing the acids and sugars of righteous juice lies at the heart of the method. Pour your friends the ‘nectar of the gods’ from here on in when next you pop a cork.”--Michael Phillips, author of The Apple Grower and The Holistic Orchard“Claude Jolicoeur’s New Cider Maker’s Handbook is an invaluable resource for the serious home cider maker. However, serious professionals will also find a lot of great reference material, especially the sections devoted to apple varieties.”--Mike Beck, president, U.S. Association of Cider Makers “This is the book so many craft cider makers have been waiting for: at once comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative. Planting an orchard? There are guidelines and suggestions. Need a mill or a press? There are plans and instructions. Trying to grasp the process, or to know how to measure? It's there--sugar, acidity, pH, tannin, balance. Troubleshooting a problem? All the common shortcomings are covered. It really is ‘orchard to bottle,’ with both guidance and technical background all along the way.”--Dick Dunn, president, Rocky Mountain Cider AssociationLibrary Journal- "Award-winning cider maker Jolicoeur provides a comprehensive guide to cider making, covering the selection of apple varieties, chemical formulas and charts, and the construction of mills and presses. Though Jolicoeur claims that his work is appropriate for the amateur cider maker, his perspective as a mechanical engineer results in a book that is far too technical, dense, and text heavy for a novice. However, its accuracy and tone will be of value for serious hobbyists and small-scale professional cider makers."Booklist- "Jolicoeur is a mechanical engineer who delights in the details of cider-making, from calculations and formulas to spreadsheets. Based in Quebec, he 'discovered' cider in 1988 after finding rows of abandoned apple trees on newly acquired land. His vocation and avocation combine to bring readers a step-by-step guide with a number of color photographs. It starts simply enough, with an overview of the process, apple growing and selection, and seven principles for producing the best, from 'good cider needs great apples” to “remember what you did.' After a careful review of dozens of regional apple varieties (and a few pears, to make the cider equivalent called perry), complete with notes on sugar, acidity, tannin, juice yield, harvest date, and pressing season, he dives into the more difficult processes, including juice extraction, fermentation, and troubleshooting. Some good chemistry basics help, as do an 'I can build it' mentality and competency."

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