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Book SynopsisClose your eyes and think of a place where the sky meets the sea; where the weather changes from moment to moment; and where the coastline is beautifully rugged and where surf breaks on endless sandy shores. This is Cornwall.In Sea & Shore, Emily Scott brings together the magic of this beautiful part of the world, with over 80 simple and seasonal recipes for the home cook.Sea & Shore is more than just a cookbook; it shares the connection between food, a sense of place and storytelling. With stunning photography, it translates experience and memories into ingredients that come together as simple, rustic dishes that anyone can easily recreate at home.Trade ReviewEmily just loves Cornwall – everything about it. This is a beautiful book, with charming recipes and the delectable Duchy at its heart. * Rick Stein *Emily has wonderfully captured the essence of Cornwall in this stunning book. Every recipe has that simplicity that a keen cook would crave. It is a pleasure to read; an intriguing look into Emily’s thoughts, passions and crystal clear repertoire. * Nathan Outlaw *Emily cooks from the heart. It's the marriage of emotion and technique that makes her special. * Romy Gill *It's always a joy to eat Emily’s food, cooking from the heart... Unfussy, honest and showcasing the best Cornish produce. * Robin Hutson, Chairman CEO of Lime Wood Group & Home Grown Hotels LTD (The Pig) *Exceptional! Emily's passionate commitment to seasonal and local produce paired with her understanding of flavour makes her one of the very best! * Marcus Brigstocke, Comedian *Wave after wave of good things to eat. * Gill Meller *Emily's book captures life by the coast perfectly, full inspiring pictures and settings and simple but wonderfully delicious recipes that you can cook and enjoy over and over. * Mitch Tonks, Restaurateur *Emily’s 'stories will be catnip to anyone who ever daydreamed of moving to the coast'. * Charlotte Heathcote, Daily Express *Chef Emily Scott’s food showcases the best produce the coast has to offer. * BBC Good Food *Emily Scott’s light, seasonal recipes champion the very best Cornish ingredients, from freshly caught mackerel to the last of the summer tomatoes. * Great British Food magazine *The cornerstone of this lovely book, resplendent with snaps and stories from this stunning region, is a celebration of simplicity. * Psychologies *The pictures of cliffs, sea and countryside are as evocative as those of the food and it makes you long to head west. * Delicious *

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Book SynopsisIn What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every aspect of entertaining. The tips are time-saving ("Ten Great Assembled Dessets"), money-saving ("In Praise of Cheap Wine"), energy-saving ("Ten Jobs to Delegate"), and face-saving ("How to Handle Uninvited Guests"), plus there are 121 recipes to make entertaining easier than ever berfore. With helpful illustrations and full-color photographs, What's a Hostess to Do? is a stylish and instructive guide filled with expert advice from a party-throwing pro.

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Book SynopsisReading about the slime-covered, non-Euclidean ruins of R’lyeh or the squamous, tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. Starting with puns, Mike Slater and Thomas Roache have summoned forth 50 funny, bizarre and horrible dishes such as: The Deep Fried Deep One, Nog Sothoth, Cthus-Koos, and The Gin and Miskatonic. Like H.P. Lovecraft’s Necronomicon, the legendary and forbidden book of the dead that is “alien to all sane and balanced readers”, this cookbook contains many dark and delicious secrets. It comes infested with sanity-melting and mouth-watering illustrations as well as annotations full of crazed discoveries and desperate warnings about the recipes that brave readers will undertake.

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Book SynopsisGet the party started with this mouthwatering collection of more than 100 delicious recipes for canapés and other bite-size morsels that will add style and taste to any social gathering, large or small. Popular dishes and snacks are transformed into down-sized one-bite wonders that are big on presentation as well as bold in taste. Ideas for fresh light bites come from all around the globe, with modern takes on traditional dishes inspired by Mediterranean, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian and American cuisines. And for those with a sweet tooth, there are plenty of mini desserts here too, from light and fruity mouthfuls to rich and indulgent bites. Also included are expert menu planners to help you serve the perfect number and selection of cold and hot canapés, matched to the occasion, season and venue – whether it's a festive candlelit cocktail party or an al fresco drinks reception at a summer wedding.Trade Review'An excellent guide to impressing your guests' – Pick Me Up!

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Book SynopsisIn her first book, noted hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran shares her secrets for planning and giving brilliantly executed parties at home.Taking at-home entertaining to an entirely new level, sophisticated L.A. hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran--recently named by the Salonniere as one of the top hostesses in Los Angeles--has a gift for celebration. From the table settings to the decor to the color-coordinated menus, every party she hosts showcases a myriad of inspired elements. In her first book, she shows readers how to set the stage for eight parties, from an elegant housewarming in her Jeffrey Bilhuber-decorated home to a classic California pool party to a festive Christmas brunch. She also shares advice on palette creation--blue and white for a ladies' charity luncheon, and deep burgundies for a gentleman's wine and cigar party. Each chapter ends with tips for that theme, whether it is entertaining alfresco or having parties for a charitable purpose. Shafran also includTrade Review"From the flowers to the menu, entertaining expert Stephanie Booth Shafran shares tips for a chic and easy celebration this spring." —GALERIE MAGAZINE “Entertaining Master Stephanie Booth Shafran Brings Zodiac-Filled Fun to Her New Year's Dinner Party…Finally, an out-of-this-world party that all signs will enjoy.” —Veranda “Her refined eye for aesthetics—influenced by a love of fashion, architecture and interior design — enables Shafran to create transformative settings for friends and loved ones.” —C Magazine“You’re invited into the world of classic, elegant entertaining by Stephanie Booth Shafran. Peek into the breathtaking houses, apartments, and rooms I’ve created for this world-class hostess and client who has a ‘gift for celebration.’ The book is a triumph (with a foreword by yours truly).” —Jeffrey Bilhuber, author of Everyday Decorating“At this time of year, I’m always looking for spring inspiration in fashion, decor and entertaining. Just in time os this gorgeous book, You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining by Stephanie Booth Shafran. In this beautifully photographed book, Stephanie shares her secrets for perfect parties and takes the art of entertaining to new heights. I highly recommend it for your coffee table!” —Elisha Daniels, luxury fashion stylist“This new book, You’re Invited by Stephanie Booth Shafran just came out. It's absolutely gorgeous. Even the cover looks like a vacation! This is a book you’re really going to want to curl up with, savor every page. It's full of beautiful photography, great entertaining tips and even if you’re not planning a party after you’ve read this book, you’ll want to. It's very inspirational and just beautiful.” —Kristy Harvey, author of Slightly South of Simple“Glorious new book in #mylifetimelibrary. A preview copy of Stephanie Booth Shafran’s handsome first book, ‘You’re Invited Classic Elegant Entertaining’ has just arrived and it is dazzling. Stephanie, a fifth generation Angeleno and philanthropist, has created the entertaining book that will be an essential reference for recipes, flowers, decor and encouragement. Her inspired entertaining, often to raise funds for LA and New York charities, is glamorous, colorful, vivid. Her flowers on tables and throughout the house and garden are lavish, seasonal, abundant. This is classic entertaining for today, inspired by her parents’ glamorous evenings with ‘Perfumed ladies with beehive hairdos and flowing silk Halston dresses, with Bobby Short at the piano’, that Stephanie recalls fondly. Illustrated are her recent chic dinners high above Central Park, LA family holidays, Pucci by the pool, birthday parties, a ladies’ charity luncheon, all superbly orchestrated with monogrammed linens, tall tapered candles, simple wine glasses, scrolled menus. Stephanie’s longtime decorator Jeffrey Bilhuber created beautifully polished and classic settings for Stephanie’s celebrations. Jeffrey also wrote the book introduction. The book is inspired and generous , and full of menu tips, cocktails, food and wine pairing, lists of resources and ideas. Written with Kathryn O’Shea-Evans. Luscious and inspired photography by the fabulously talented Andrew and Gemma Ingalls. Welcome to Stephanie’s world, where every creative person is generously acknowledged, thanked and honored. Bravo, Stephanie.” —Diane Dorrans Saeks, The Style Saloniste

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Book SynopsisAn essential guide to Tiki Bar culture and its cocktails - with over 20 tropical recipes.

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Book SynopsisFrom the early days of his music with Stockton's Wing to training at Ballymaloe Cookery School, food and music have been parallel lines that have kept Mike Hanrahan on track his entire life.Mike Hanrahan, cook and teacher, songwriter and musician, takes us back stage and into the kitchens of a bohemian, international and surprisingly foodie group of Irish household names, including Ronnie Drew, Finbar Furey, Maura O'Connell, Leslie Dowdall, Pat Shortt, Eleanor Shanley and Sharon Shannon.Mike penned hit singles Beautiful Affair' and Walk Away' for Stockton's Wing, from which a world of touring and behind-the-scenes escapades began. With affectionate portraits of the legendary personalities he came to know along the way, Beautiful Affair rings with the sheer graft, dedication and serious sense of humour of a life well spent on stage and in the kitchen.Mike's time training with Ballymaloe's Darina Allen would see his hobby become a second career. Here, he shares favourite recipes from hoTrade Review Nominated for the Irish Book Awards’ Best Irish Published Book of the Year ‘If you love food and music, this book is compulsory for Christmas’ – Paul Flynn, Head Chef of the Tannery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. ‘Beautiful Affair is part memoir, part recipe collection, and a total joy to read. . . . full of funny stories and wry observations on the music and food worlds, along with some fascinating detail. With hand-drawn watercolour illustrations by Charlotte O’Reilly Smith, and recipes from friends, family and professional kitchens, this is a book to savour and cherish.’ – Marie Claire Digby, Irish Times ‘A mixture of wonderful stories. We made the Irish stew… and nearly licked the plates!’ – Sean O’Rourke, RTE Radio 1 ‘This book… it’s literally a beautiful affair. … I thoroughly loved this. It’s a very special piece of work.’ – Marty Whelan, RTE Lyric FM ‘Mike manages to do the impossible – create something which is an honest account of his life, as well as a heart-warming feast for the senses.’ – Hot Press ‘[A] brilliant and often joyful book.’ – Sunday Independent ‘The book is absolutely beautiful. It’s called Beautiful Affair, and it’s a very apt name for it … the illustrations, the recipes, lovely warm stories of a time in music and friendship, and a life’s journey… I loved every moment of it.’ – Tom Dunne, Newstalk ‘[A] moving and insightful book’ – Irish News ‘…through a sequence of picture postcards, Beautiful Affair coalesces to provide a pleasing montage of one man’s life-journey, the sociality of his musical world and the coming-of-age of Ireland as a musical nation within a globalised world… And, of course, there are the recipes too.’ –The Journal of Music

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Book Synopsis60 FABULOUSLY FESTIVE VEGAN & VEGETARIAN RECIPESWhether you are hosting veggie relatives and are at a loss of what to cook, or you're a vegetarian or vegan who wants more than a dry nut roast, these special festive recipes will help you celebrate in style! Chapters include: CHRISTMASSY CANAPÉS SPARKLING SALADS & SIDES MERRY MAINS HOLLY JOLLY LEFTOVERS DAZZLING DESSERTS

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Book SynopsisThere are moments in life when only cake will do. In I'll Bake!, classically trained pastry chef Liberty Mendez shares the joy that baking, entertaining and feeding her friends brings her, with over 85 failsafe recipes that are at once impressive and effortless.'A beautiful book that proves you can have both style and substance. These recipes, and their gorgeous styling and photography, make me feel that magical joy that only baking can bring.' John WhaiteThese are delicious baking recipes that fit into a busy lifestyle; whether you're pulling together a quick snack or comforting pudding with whatever is left in the fridge, creating a cake that you can take to your friend's birthday without fear of it falling apart on the night bus, or cooking an impressive dinner party dish after a couple of glasses of wine I'll Bake! has the perfect dish for every occasion.Not only can all of the recipes can be made in five steps or under, there's an at-a-glance guide to which recipes are vegan, daTrade Review‘A beautiful book that proves you can have both style and substance. These recipes, and their gorgeous styling and photography, make me feel that magical joy that only baking can bring.’ – John Whaite

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Book Synopsis“An indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr “Another beauty of a book.” – Ruby BhogalTrade Review“A delicious book.” – Tart London “Fall a little bit more in love with baking.” – Stylist magazine “This is the best kind of comfort food.” – Daily Mail “Ravneet Gill’s moreish desserts are a pleasure to bake, as well as eat.” – You magazine “Ravneet Gill is an expert in creating soulful food for all to enjoy.” – London Reviews, The Best New Books to Read in December 2023 “The recipes – reliable and delicious – are dipped with Gill’s infectious enthusiasm. A joyful immersion into her world of traybakes, cakes, tarts, biscuits, savouries and more.” – Delicious magazine “The third book from pastry chef and Junior Bake Off Presenter Ravneet is written for home bakers, with an eye towards practicality – but what really shines through is the sheer joy she takes in her craft. The recipes range from traybake and cookies to fruit pies and pastries, and all are irresistible.” – Waitrose magazine “Like Rav, I trained as a pastry chef and believe that patisserie can be simple and for all occasions. With this book, Rav takes us on an indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats from the classics to unique recipes for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr “Ravneet is one of my absolute favourite food writers, and people. Can't recommend her books highly enough.” – Jackson Boxer “I baked straight away from your new book, Ravneet.” – Felicity Spencer “I really adore Ravneet and her recipes. Already baking from her new book.” – Bella Mackie “So many delicious recipes. Love it.” – Rangoon Sisters “Feeling very under the weather but Ravneet's new book just arrived and it's bringing pure joy. Wonderful book, wonderful human.” – Anna Higham “It's here! It's beautiful and I can't wait to cook from this, Ravneet. Congratulations you super woman.” – Ravinder Bhogal

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Book SynopsisLearn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks for every occasion, theme, and celebration.An eye-catching and delectable grazing board combines good food with stunning presentation. And with just a little inspiration voila! you'll be creating Instagrammable grazing boards and platters for every event, whether it's a family brunch, birthday celebration, romantic dinner, or simple night in.Discover the best tools and board care, food-styling tips for a WOW every time, and utensils and labels for upping your board game. Delve into 60-plus beautiful boards and delectable recipes for inspiration, many featuring DIY recipes for added embellishment from the Harvest Home Cheese & Charcuterie Board to the Vegan Garden Grazing Board and from the Big Night In Board to S'mores Board, find sTrade Review‘Easily assembled from ingredients you have in your fridge or cupboards … it’s a low effort, but impressive, selection. Taken from the new book Glorious Boards by Jassy Davis, this is the answer to your last-minute hostess problems…’ – HEAT magazine

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide with hilarious stories from his life. Obsessed with cocktails and cocktail culture, the book is an ode to both great drinks and conversations with friends. . . . Paul has made an art and a science out of creating these elegant and festive environments and living his best life.” — Forbes The 45 Must-Read Books of Fall 2022. “The latest project from filmmaker Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) isn't on the big screen, but instead on the printed page. This tribute to Feig's love of a good cocktail (or two, or...) shares not only 125 recipes for his favorite drinks (and those of his famous friends) but also tips for throwing the perfect cocktail party and stories from his own star-studded life. We'll drink to that.” — Town & Country “It’s shocking that one person could have so many humiliating experiences and even more shocking that he chose to remember them. Kick Me is like an unofficial prequel to Freaks and Geeks. If anything, Paul Feig’s real stories are actually more harrowing than what his fictional characters went through.” — Ira Glass, host of This American Life, on Kick Me “I love Paul Feig’s sense of humor—in a platonic way. This book is hilarious. I recommend it to people like me. And to people who don’t like me.” — Garry Shandling on Kick Me “Feig is best known as the creator of the hilarious and lamentably short-lived television show Freaks and Geeks, which was set in the 1980s and chronicled the lives of high-school outsiders. Both those who miss the show and those who’ve never heard of it will enjoy Feig’s comical collection of essays about his own youth. . . . Whether he’s triumphant or humiliated, Feig is a droll storyteller.” — Booklist on Kick Me “It is certain to release a rush of memories in all who have finally come to grips with the awkwardness of having grown up. Primarily for the humor section of public libraries, this work might also provide some insight for psychologists specializing in adolescence.” — Library Journal on Kick Me “It bodes well that the dedication to this book is laugh-out-loud funny, and indeed, Feig (Kick Me) does not disappoint in this comedic tale of his early sex life, or lack thereof . . . . The account of his journey to sexual manhood is witty and entertaining and one to which any former sex-addled adolescent (male or female) will relate.” — Publishers Weekly on Superstud

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“My favorite social media chef has done it again! Jake Cohen's I Could Nosh is a delicious collection of classic Jewish recipes with a modern twist. From his fried challah PB&J to his sweet potato hummus--I can't wait to whip them up and shove them in my mouth!" — Katie Couric, Award-winning journalist and founder, Katie Couric Media “I love this warm hug of a book” — Nigella Lawson “Noshing is a lifestyle and I am here for Jake’s take on it! Vibrant bubbe food for the everyday? Count me in. Between his tahini ranch, the schnitzel challah sandwiches, and the chocolate marzipan snacking cake, I don’t think I’ll be leaving my kitchen for a while… I’ll just be here noshing all day!” — Molly Yeh, New York Times Bestselling author and Food Network host "I want to sit at Jake's table forever. His style is one of the most creative mashups of cuisines with big flavors. I love everything about Jake’s food and I look forward to eating with him for many years to come. If you want to go deep into flavor, then cook everything in here." — Rachael Ray "The king of nosh strikes again with a fresh batch of joyful recipes that bring a culinary magic only created by Jake Cohen." — Michael Solomonov, Co-Owner of Zahav, Laser Wolf and K’Far

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Book SynopsisAn instant national bestseller!Cocktails and stories from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, America’s favorite vodka.Everyone knows that the best way to tell a good story is over a good drink—Tito’s Handmade Vodka brings them together, pairing tales and adventures with damn good cocktails. This book offers fans a never-before-seen look at the brand. From the earliest days in a one-room distillery and the hustle behind its first-ever bottles to copper caps lining shelves around the world, Tito’s Handmade Vodka is sharing its journey with the fans, friends, artists, mixologists, and every other person who’s been there along the way.Spirit in a Bottle is packed with helpful lessons for the home cocktail enthusiast including vodka infusions, at-home mixology, bar cart basics, and seasonal ingredients, plus, of course, a wide selection of cocktail recipes, like: Tito’s Espresso Martini Tito’s Transfusion Habanero Infusion The Grackle Lake Breakfast Each recipe is crafted with the same care and thoughtfulness that goes into every bottle of Tito’s. A variety of simple, complex, refreshing, and dynamic drinks are fit for every occasion and every taste. So go ahead and crack that copper cap, mix up a cocktail, and, as Tito’s always says, “If you like it, tell twenty of your closest friends.”

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Book SynopsisDelia has long been the person we turn to for stress-free Christmas celebrations. This year, she celebrates 40 years of writing recipes and brings you Delia''s Happy Christmas - the definitive guide to Christmas food.This cookbook will help you to plan your Christmas festivities to the very last culinary detail, acting as an invaluable Christmas organiser from reminding you to make your Christmas pudding and chutneys in November to giving you a crucial countdown for the Last 36 Hours.Delia''s Happy Christmas will give you 150 recipes, including 100 new recipes and 50 much-loved classics, plus menu plans and shopping lists, illustrated with glorious full-colour photography. There are recipes for all your favourite traditional dishes - Delia''s Classic Christmas Cake recipe has been in print for over 40 years and has never been bettered, but Delia has also created a Chestnut Cupcakes recipe to satisfy modern tastes. Of course there is Delia''s foolproof rTrade ReviewThe year's hottest cookbook...the most brilliant Christmas book ever. * You Magazine, Mail on Sunday *Whether it's turkey roulade, roast stuffed goose, Christmas pud or chocolate truffle torte, Delia has the quick and easy know-how. * Heat *

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Book SynopsisJamie Oliver''s classic bestselling book, with simple recipes that combine bold flavours and nutritious fresh ingredientsThe Naked Chef teaches you how to make beautiful dishes from scratch, whether you''re cooking for guests or simply enjoying good food with your family. Host a dinner party your friends won''t forget with light Vegetable Tempura, followed by melt-in-the-mouth spiced Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank. Or why not try the Chilli, Tomato, Oregano and Pancetta Pizza; perfect for getting the family stuck in. This book has something for everyone - from those who want great food but want to keep it simple, to those who work for a living and don''t have time to spend all evening cooking. The Naked Chef is all about giving people confidence and getting them to feel at ease in the kitchen, with the help of Jamie Oliver, even if they have never tried cooking before!''Simply brilliant cooking, and Jamie''s recipes are a joy'' NigeTrade ReviewJamie Oliver's classic bestselling book, with simple recipes that combine bold flavours and nutritious fresh ingredients * from publisher's description *Simply brilliant cooking, and Jamie's recipes are a joy * Nigel Slater *There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook * Delia Smith *

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Book SynopsisJamie Oliver''s bestselling The Return of the Naked Chef is filled with all the techniques and tips you''ll need to become a pro in the kitchen and produce delicious, healthy foodThe Return of the Naked Chef guides you through basic techniques for making a variety of breads and pasta, and shares some of Jamie''s favourite recipes including a light Prawn and Pea Risotto with Basil and Mint and seared Beef Carpaccio with roasted Baby Beets, creamed Horseradish, Watercress and Parmesan. Jamie Oliver has captured the heart of the nation with his passion for simple, delicious, home-cooked food. The Return of the Naked Chef is filled with fresh ingredients, ''pukka'' recipes and boundless enthusiasm. Get stuck in with Jamie Oliver!''Simply brilliant cooking, and Jamie''s recipes are a joy'' Nigel Slater''There''s a joyously clear, no-nonsense desire here to create simple but delicious food'' HeatTrade ReviewThere's a joyously clear, no-nonsense desire here to create simple but delicious food * Heat *Jamie Oliver goes from strength to strength...the main attraction is that he does not seem to want to be, or know that he might be, a star: the food is what matters * The Times *He looks like a rock star, sounds like a yob and cooks like an angel * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFar more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too—The Inviting Life is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It’s also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is décor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura’s own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It’s a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving. Written with candour and humour in Laura’s

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Book SynopsisA go-to collection of more than 80 recipes to take your cooking from “ho hum” to “hot damn!”Never again will you find yourself wondering, “What should I make with my main?”Everyone knows what to make for their main dishes, but what about the problem of what to serve with them? Whether you’re planning for a buffet, a sit-down dinner, or a small plates–style meal, Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides provides more than 80 creative solutions to that all-too-familiar dilemma of what to make with your main.      You won’t find any entrées or desserts here; instead, you’ll be inspired by an array of appetizers, salads, and sides that are as delicious mixed and matched with mains as they are served on their own. With recipes ranging from Really Good Meatballs to Prosciutto and Pear Wedges, and Sweet Pea, Edamame, and Burrata Salad to Whole Roasted Cauliflower, you’ll be sure to find t

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate cookbook for al fresco eating, with more than 80 recipes for cooking outdoors. Rustle up your choice of sweet and savoury dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alongside traditional campfire favourites such as bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and kebabs, you''ll find recipes for stuffed flatbreads, gnocchi, and even apricot cakes in a jar. With step-by-step instructions and evocative photography, the recipes are easy to follow.Each recipe has a symbol that tells you the best way to cook it, be it an open fire, grill, or camping stove. As well as outdoor cooking hacks and clever tips, you''ll find checklists of camping essentials, ideas for using local produce, and basic recipes for camping must-haves such as bbq sauce and ketchup, plus new favourites like dukkah. Outdoor cooking can be magical, so break out of the kitchen, light your fire, and enjoy delicious recipes from The Campfire Cookbook - the perfect culinary companion for any caTrade ReviewIf you're planning a trip, but don't fancy living on BBQs or basic pasta dishes, this book is for you. The Campfire Cookbook pulls together 80 imaginative recipes ideal for al fresco dining from paella to steak, to the fanciest outdoor salad you might ever lay your eyes on. Each and every recipe comes with high-quality images and easy to follow directions, while you'll also find handy tips for eating outdoors while on an adventure. * Adventure Travel *

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Book SynopsisDiscover delicious bakes with Nadiya''s bestselling cookbook''The cookbook we all need this year'' WOMAN & HOME''Showstoppers and classic baking for every occasion'' SUNDAY TIMES''Delicious'' Times''Let Nadiya fill your kitchen with pure joy'' Woman & Home___________Our beloved Bake-Off winner has created your ultimate baking cookbook to help you conquer cakes, biscuits, traybakes, tarts and pies, showstopping desserts, breads, savoury bakes, and even ''no-bake'' bakes - all with her signature mouth-watering twists.Some of Nadiya''s deliciously easy recipes you can achieve at home include: Blueberry and Lavender Scone Pizza Mango and Coconut Cake Sharing Chocolate Fondant ''Money Can''t Buy You Happiness'' Brownies Potato Rosti Quiche Pepperoni Pull Apart Bread. . . and much, mTrade ReviewDelicious recipes . . . There are big cakes and small cakes, traybakes and no-bake cakes, biscuits, breads and buns. Nadiya hasn't written a book like this before * Times *Many of us tried our hand at baking during lockdown. Disastrous, wasn't it? Worry not, the Bake Off winner will teach you how to make strawberry and clotted cream shortcakes and more * Times *Nadiya is back to doing what she does best * Sun *Showstoppers and classic baking for every occasion * Sunday Times *Wonderful . . . there's something for the whole family. It's the cookbook we all needed this year * Woman & Home *Nadiya puts her signature creative twists on classic recipes and provides plenty of inventive shortcuts so that anyone can easily achieve delicious and impressive bakes at home * Good Food *I suspect this new volume will soon have her edging out Mary Berry, Mr Bun and Red the Homepride Man as Britain's favourite baker * Telegraph *Brilliant . . . brimful of tasty treats. Unbeatable * Sunday Express *Let Nadiya fill your kitchen with pure joy * Woman & Home *These recipes take turn after surprising turn to arrive at imaginative flavour combinations, clever hybrids and beautiful designs * Independent *Glorious cakes, pastries, puddings and breads . . . Fail-safe techniques, eclectic influences and inspired flavour combinations * Waitrose Food *Nadiya Hussain's bestselling baking book is just the gift to inspire even more mouthwatering recipes from the baking afficainaodo in your life * Glamour UK *Puts her signature spin on some seriously creative treats * Great British Food *The best thing about this book? Its joie de vivre and originality * Daily Telegraph *Full of mouth-watering treats * Lady *A comprehensive baking cookbook that covers all your classic bases and gives you the chance to experiment and add some flair and flourish to your repertoire * List *The ultimate baking cookbook . . . with her signature mouth-watering twists * Health & Wellbeing *Your ultimate baking cookbook * The Version *Ridiculously easy -- Susannah Butter * Evening Standard *Praise for Nadiya Hussain: * - *All hail the brilliant Nadiya Hussain * Radio Times *The queen of Bake Off * Good Housekeeping *You'd be hard pushed to find someone as genuinely lovely and kind as Nadiya Hussain * Prima *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTransform your kitchen with the bestselling new cookbook from Nadiya Hussain, the perfect guide to creating delicious bales any day of the yearFEATURING ALL THE DELICIOUS RECIPES FROM NADIYA''S NEW BBC2 SHOW''Mouth-watering and easy to make recipes'' SUN''Delicious bakes'' THE TIMES''Fuss-fee recipes that can be popped into the oven and left to bake to perfection'' DAILY EXPRESS''Brings the heart and soul of baking to every occasion . . . Scrumptious, sweet recipes'' HELLO!________Who says you can''t bake every day?Inside this book Nadiya shows you how to let your oven take the strain to create simple bakes, bursting with flavour, every day of the week.From beautiful celebration bakes to effortless weeknight dinners, easy sweet and savoury tray bakes to quick-fix lunches and snacks, Nadiya''s Everyday Baking is filled with simple and mouth-watering bakes such as: Surprise Snickerdoodles White Chocolate and Raspberry Puff Bar Marbled Ice Cream Loaf Cake Butterscotch Cheesecake Coconut Bars No-Knead Bread Dump-It-All-In Mexican Dinner Paprika Egg Filo BakeAbove all, Nadiya''s incredible, stress-free recipes will show you that anyone can reap the benefits of baking, all you need is an oven.________''More delicious recipes from the Bake Off queen. Nadiya is setting out to prove that you can bake every day without effort . . . There is something here for everyone'' RADIO TIMES''Sumptuous . . . Hussain strikes a good balance between the familiar-with-a-tweak and the new-but-approachable'' DIANA HENRY, DAILY TELEGRAPHTrade ReviewBrings the heart and soul of baking to every occasion . . . Scrumptious, sweet recipes * Hello! *Delicious bakes * The Times *Mouth-watering and easy to make recipes * Sun *More delicious recipes from the Bake Off queen. Nadiya is setting out to prove that you can bake every day without effort . . . There is something here for everyone * Radio Times *Time-saving recipes * Sunday Post *Fuss-fee recipes that can be popped into the oven and left to bake to perfection * Daily Express *Mouthwatering recipes * Prima *Sumptuous . . . Hussain strikes a good balance between the familiar-with-a-tweak and the new-but-approachable -- Diana Henry * Daily Telegraph *Sweet and savoury everyday bakes to please everyone * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThe masters of home baking, Australian Women''s Weekly, bring you delightful bakes for every occasion!Enjoy classic bakes for any occasion alongside exciting and original variations - a host of sweet and savoury recipes, from delicious snacks and satisfying desserts, to wholesome lunches and comforting dinners. Add a creative twist to take your banana bread to the next level, shake things up with four easy ways to transform a classic quiche, and enjoy a real treat with six ways to elevate the humble chocolate chip cookie.This home baking book is perfect for anyone looking for all-new tried-and-tested, fuss-free recipes! It includes:- More than 100 recipes and exciting variations, all photographed, covering both sweet and savoury bakes for snacks, meals, desserts, and treats- No baking recipe is repeated from one book to another- Ingredients are recognisable and readily available in all markets- Each book covers a range of cuis

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Book SynopsisAn insightful map of the landscape of social meals, this book argues that the ways in which we eat together play a central role in social life.Trade ReviewA Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2014. "I eagerly read Eating Together: Food, Friendship, and Inequality, engulfing new insights offered in her cultural and sociological analysis of the significance of domestic hospitality in people's lives. An excellent, much needed contribution to food studies as well as sociology and gender studies."--Psyche A. Williams-Forson, author of Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power "It is well worth following Alice Julier on this journey and exploration of eating together through forms, ethos and places."--Review of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Studies "The author crafts a textured portrait of the meals and manners of middle-class dinner parties and potluck suppers, primary events in American social life. Reveals both how notions of hospitality have changed, and the degree to which women are still charged with much of the labor of caring and sharing. Highly recommended."--Choice "Cosmopolitan dining habits have become a form of social capital, as Alice P. Julier argues in Eating Together: Food, Friendship, and Inequality, a study of social eating at home in America that explores the use of food to create both ties and boundaries. Julier's book contributes to the small field of sociology on friendship, often considered the least hierarchical of relationships. Yet, as Eating Together illustrates, these supposedly democratic bonds are influenced by structural inequalities in class, race and gender."--Times Literary Supplement"Among countless accurate observations, Alice Julier explains that food can take several circuits or networks, depending on your budget and where you live; matters of food distribution can have many direct impacts on what is being actually offered to the consumer, depending whether buyers go to standardized supermarkets or to the small, exotic and specialized outlets which rely on alternative chains… This is the type of lively book that can make laypeople understand what sociology is all about."--Electronic Green Journal

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Book Synopsis A call to arms against BRUNCH . . . and a how-to guide for fighting back, from the hosts of the hit podcast and public radio show The Dinner Party Download Society is under threat. The culprit? BRUNCH. Not merely a forum for overpriced eggs, brunch is a leisure-time-squandering hellscape, embodying all that is soul-killing and alienating about modern life. How to fight back? By throwing dinner parties -- the cornerstone of civilized society! Dinner parties -- where friends new and old share food, debate ideas, and boldly build hangovers together. If we revive the fading art of throwing dinner parties the world will be better off, and our country might heal its wounds of endless division, all without having to wait in a 9-hour line to eat toast. To that end, Brunch is Hell takes hesitant hosts through every phase of throwing a great dinner party, from guest list to subpoena. Loaded with wit, celebrity advice, and tongue-in-cheek humor -- plus sincere insights about how humans can be more generous to each other -- Brunch is Hell is a spirited guide to restoring civility, in the bestselling tradition of Adulting, Amy Sedaris'' I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, and the Bible.

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Book SynopsisA collection of Irish whiskey recipes from the acclaimed Dead Rabbit in New York CityThe folks behind the world-renowned, award-winning Irish pub, Dead Rabbit, know a thing or two about whiskey, and about making great whiskey cocktails.Trade Review“The crew from New York’s Dead Rabbit shakes up striking concoctions to highlight the Irish spirit’s ‘gloriously subtle and distinctive’ traits… A working-class liquor reaches rarefied heights in this top-shelf guide.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisAn inviting handbook for cocktails rooted in classics and updated with a farm-to-glass ethos, from one of LA's most innovative mixologists (Forbes).Trade Review"With Christiaan Röllich as a guide you’ll be inspired to transform the seasonal ingredients at your local farmers’ into a spirited spice rack for ambitious and inventive cocktails." -- Brad Thomas Parsons, author of Bitters and Amaro"Röllich’s forward-thinking approach produces some of the tastiest cocktails I have seen in a very long time." -- Nina Compton, chef and co-owner, Compère Lapin"Christiaan’s style is a unique combination of European refinement and California farm-to-table. A welcome addition to my collection." -- Neal Bodenheimer, owner, Cure and Cane & Table"I love having Christiaan guide me through the wide array of honest, creative, and delicious cocktails he whips up." -- Aarón Sanchez"In this inspired collection of 100 original craft cocktail recipes, Röllich thinks about and creates cocktails like a chef. Röllich, who runs the bar program for the Lucques restaurant group in L.A., pairs fanciful flavorings from syrups, tinctures, juices, and bitters with a wide variety of spirits…Röllich, along with coauthor Carreno (Forks over Knives: Flavor!), writes with the authority and straightforward style of a working bartender…This refreshing collection is a must-have for those seeking a no-nonsense approach to making high-end drinks." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisOne hundred warm and inviting original recipes from the kitchen and the novels of #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber She’s welcomed you to the Rose Harbor Inn in Cedar Cove, and now the beloved author invites you to take a seat at her table in a new cookbook featuring her favorite recipes. For Debbie Macomber, food means family—recipes and holiday traditions are passed down through generations, and meals provide opportunities for everyone to gather and share their love. In this treasure trove you’ll find one hundred delicious dishes that have become Debbie Macomber’s staples, some inspired by her novels and others by family and friends, including   • Baked Oatmeal—a comforting start to the day, and something Jo Marie would serve her Rose Harbor Inn guests. • Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce—a perfect date night delight for Nichole and Rocco from A

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWChicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets for low-stress cooking for friends and family, using his program of twelve basic actions to mix and match (such as Roast Some Roots, Make Some Grains, Braise a Pork Shoulder, and Make a Simple Dessert). In every chapter, Kahan gives six to eight customizations for each core recipe for ways to make dishes seem new. Simple recommendations for wine and beer styles to pour remove the fuss over beverage options. With recipes ranging from Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Green Sauce to Farro with Roasted Cauliflower and Or

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Book SynopsisFrom beloved Chicago restaurateur Stephanie Izard, named one of 10 Breakthrough Rock Star Chefs of 2016 by Rolling Stone, comes a cookbook with flavor and fun at the forefront, with more than 100 recipes and 100 photographs.Since becoming Top Chef's first female winner, Stephanie Izard opened three restaurants in Chicago, traveled around China, and became an Iron Chef. And now she's here to share her next adventure: a cookbook with recipes that hit all of the right salty, savory, tangy, and sweet notes. Her craveable, knockout food pairings--the ones her fans have been clamoring for--will surprise and delight any home cook: Banh Mi Burgers, Duck Breast with Brown Butter Kimichi, Roasted Shishito Peppers with Sesame Miso and Parmesan, and Sticky Sweet Potato Cake with Blueberry-Tomatillo Jam.

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