Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisVeganism is everywhere. But for a word that’s grown so popular, what does being vegan actually mean? Through his Fat Gay Vegan blog, Sean O’Callaghan has become a no-nonsense voice that cuts through the fuss and the fads. He explains the politics of veganism beyond the plate, and why we should all aim to live a little more compassionately. So if you want to know more about the arguments for veganism, the myths around the movement – and the junk food you're still allowed to eat – then like a friendly, fat uncle, Sean is here to pat you on the back, and tell you a bit more of the story…Trade Review'[Sean] is a natural storyteller, and the book effortlessly, often hilariously, weaves together his own journey to vegan activism'—Vegetarian Living

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Book SynopsisTraditional Asian home cooking – with a modern twist! A journey across a continent of incredible flavours and smells, ingredients and inspiration – this book brings together all the best home cooking, street food favourites, healthy fakeaways and crowd-pleasers in one award-winning collection. Cambodia * China * India * Indonesia * Japan * Korea * Malaysia * Philippines * Singapore * Sri Lanka * Thailand * Vietnam Over 110 modern, delectable and easy recipes meet any craving, from Korean fried chicken, a warming Bibimbap, spicy Dan Dan Noodles, a hearty Beef Rendang, a zingy Papaya Salad, Banh Mi on-the-go or satisfying Masala Dosa to share with friends. Includes essential tips to ensure an authentic fragrance at the heart of every recipe, and 20 simple spice pastes, all taking 10 minutes or less to prepare. Packed with vegetables, herbs and spices, all the recipes centre around the maxim: practical, simple, healthy and delicious! This is the fully updated edition of the award-winning Lemongrass and Ginger.Trade Review"A diverse array of dishes and flavors that reflect distinct regional cuisines found across the continent, with a focus on traditional meals that don't take hours to prepare and can fit into a weeknight repertoire . . . Recommended." — Booklist

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Book SynopsisThere are plenty of reasons to embrace veganism – for environmental, ethical or health reasons, and many more! This easy-to-digest guide, packed with practical tips on vegan living, from food and drink to clothes and shopping, will inspire you to enjoy all that’s best about an ETHICAL AND ANIMAL-FREE LIFESTYLE.

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Book SynopsisA masterclass in sushi making from London-based teacher Atsuko, who combines authentic knowledge and skills with contemporary, innovative ideas to give 60 recipes for rolls, wraps, moulded and deconstructed sushi. The word ‘sushi’ refers to ‘vinegared rice’, which is used for any kind of sushi with raw, pickled, smoked, grilled or seared ingredients. In this book, the simple secrets behind making good sushi are revealed, such as how to select your sushi components based on the three principles of colour, taste and texture. Author Atsuko offers an approachable, diverse and colourful selection of sushi dishes. Classic white sushi rice will always be a favourite, but here you will find options to use brown rice, quinoa and pink beetroot rice too. Familiar rolls and wraps are included as well as sushi burgers, bombs and deconstructed salad bowls. The book opens with Your Sushi Pantry, listing essential ingredients. After this comes Basic Cooking Methods and Step-by-step Techniques. The recipes are then divided into Sushi Rolls which include Futomaki, Uramaki, Temaki cones and Gunkanmaki. Moulded Sushi features classic Nigiri, Temari, Oshi Sushi and pretty Chakin Sushi parcels. Creative Moulded Sushi includes new ideas like Sushi bombs, Burgers and Sushi Cakes. Deconstructed Sushi features celebration Chirashi sushi, Poke Bowls and Jarred Salads. Finally, Vegetarian and Vegan sushi offers a delicious selection of plant-based treats sush as Inari Sushi and Vegetable Nigiri.

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed chefs Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala are on a mission to wake Britain up to the versatility of spices.For too long, our spices have sat unused and dusty in cupboard shelves, when just a mere sprinking of cumin, a dash of turmeric or a handful of star anise has the power to turn our everyday food into an explosion of tastes and smells. Tony and Cyrus have taken to the road, exploring the British Isles and adding their own spicy twist to our most classic and best-loved dishes. Try jazzing up a Sunday roast chicken with a honey and ginger, adding a cumin and coriander kick to a shepherd's pie or lacing a Victoria sponge with aromatic fennel seeds and cardamom.With delicious, everyday recipes accompanied by Cyrus and Tony's top tips and favourite spices, The Incredible Spice Men will demystify the contents of your spice rack, and open your everyday cooking up to a world of exciting new flavours.

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Book SynopsisA pot of something delicious simmering away on the stove never fails to tantalise the tastebuds. Whether it's a creamy soup, a fragrant curry or a traditional English pudding, there are endless ideas for one-pot cooking in this book. The team at BBC Good Food Magazine have gathered their tried-and-trusted recipes together to create another fail-safe book of ideas in this hugely popular series. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph so you can create a winner every time. With simple recipes for starters, main courses and desserts, you'll find all you need for inspiration in this handy little cookbook.This edition is revised and updated with brand new recipes and a fresh new look.

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Book SynopsisIt's always difficult to balance a hectic schedule with tasty, healthy meals, so it helps to have foolproof recipes that you can rely on to provide delicious food in no time. With this in mind, the team of experts at Good Food magazine have collected their best-loved recipes for cooking mouth-watering meals in 30 minutes or less!From light bites for a weeknight meal on the run to great ideas for last-minute entertaining, 30-minute Suppers is packed with tips and inspiration for creating delicious pasta, grills, seafood and more with the minimum of fuss. Because every dish has been triple-tested in the Good Food kitchen, you can try new and varied dishes with complete confidence in half an hour or under - with ideas to serve just one or two, a whole family or even an entire dinner party!With quick and easy recipes, each one accompanied by a photograph and a nutritional breakdown, this cookbook offers the very best of Britain's best-selling cookery magazine, without any hassle.This edition is revised and updated with brand new recipes and a fresh new look.

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to beer drinking in London, completely revised for 2020. Laid out by area, the book makes it simple to find the best London pubs and bars - serving the best British and world beers - and to explore the growing number of London breweries offering tours, taprooms and direct sales. Features tell you more about London's rich history of brewing and the city's vibrant modern brewing scene. The venue listings are fully illustrated, with detailed information on opening hours, local landmarks, and public transport links to make planning any excursion quick and easy. The book also includes a comprehensive listing of London breweries.

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Book SynopsisToday in Britain there are over 2500 breweries, most of whom brew an ever-changing range of different beers. On the bar of any decent pub, or shelves of a good bottle shop or supermarket beer aisle, the choice can be overwhelming. People make snap decisions so quickly we don't even notice. And the design of a beer label, pump clip, bottle or can has to do a lot of work to stand out, get noticed, and suggest to the thirsty punter that here is a beer they will enjoy.

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Book SynopsisA very popular title that reprints regularly, this book contains full instructions for making real draught ale, bottled and keg beers, lagers and stouts from around the world, all at a fraction of the price you would pay in a pub. Home brewing is now an established hobby backed by a mature industry that provides all the necessary ingredients as used by the commercial brewers. Many of the 107 recipes in this book have been adapted from information given by the breweries themselves about their particular beers, so first-class results are virtually assured. Beers replicated in this book include: Guinness; Carling Black Label; Worthington White Label; Thomas Hardy Ale; Greene King Pale Ale; Newcastle Brown Ale; Mackeson; Fullers ESB; Brakspears Special Bitter; Fullers London Pride; Eldridge Pope Royal Oak; Greene King Abbot Ale; Marston's Pedigree; Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Bitter; Theakstons' Old Peculiar; Wadsworth's 6X; Youngs Special Bitter; Stella Artois; Pilsner Urquell; Budweiser.Table of ContentsThe Answer to the Beer Drinker's Dream. Brewing Beers Like Those You Buy. Beer List. Getting Started. Enjoy Your Brewing. Brewing Your Favourite Beers. Bottled Beers. Real Ales. Keg Beers. Beers of the World. Beers and Brewers Index.

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Book SynopsisBill Smith's introduction to winemaking happened when he worked in California, where he visited wineries in the Napa Valley. Back in England, he became a keen amateur winemaker. Adapting his skills as a research scientist in anaerobic fermentation to winemaking, the author soon became a prize-winner at shows, furthering his interest in the hobby by becoming a National Wine Judge He wrote this book for winemakers at all levels; all aspects of home winemaking are discussed from the basic equipment to the Wine Clubs that are the backbone of this widespread hobby. It gives the author's own views on methods that will improve on standard winemaking techniques and concludes with a selection of over fifty recipes from him and his winemaking friends.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Basic Equipment. How Wine Is Made. Winemaking Additives. From Racking to Bottling. Ingredients and How To Use Them. Recipe Design. Versatile Wines. Sparkling Wines. Oak. When Things Go Wrong. The Commercial As A Standard. Wine Clubs and Wine Talks. Wine Shows and Competitions. Selection of Recipes. Index.

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Book SynopsisPocket-sized, full-colour guide to Nice, ideal for an active short break Nice Sunflower Walk and Eat pocket guide is designed to add another dimension to your walking holiday in Nice. This pocket-sized full-colour guide is designed for walking in Nice with a gastronomical touch, using public transport. Besides Nice itself, the book describes walks and excursions in the most beautiful coastal and inland areas easily reached by public transport – from the Esterel in the west to Cap Martin in the east and from the coast north to the Alps. Even ‘non-walkers’ will appreciate the recommendations for restaurants in Nice, Cap Ferrat, La Turbie, Menton, Théoule-sur-Mer. Whether you fly out for a weekend, week or a fortnight, with this book you’ll have in your hand enough walks, excursions, restaurants and recipes to last throughout — so you can choose the most appealing. For each suggested restaurant there is a photograph of the décor and one of their dishes, plus sample menu, price guide, opening times and a recipe for one of their specialities. All recipes have been tried, tested and enjoyed by the authors so we think you’ll enjoy them too! In Nice Sunflower Walk and Eat guide you’ll find: * Detailed, easy-to-follow descriptions of fairly straightforward walks with large-scale maps * Excursions include one by train and one by bus with walks from each * Recommended restaurants en route serving local dishes with sample menus included * Essential holiday information including planning your trip, logistics on arrival, local markets and specialities, glossary of local food terms and a restaurant mini-vocabulary * Advice on natural local foods suitable for those with food intolerances * Street map of Nice, information on markets and locally produced food – as well as free downloadable GPS tracks Just discovered this gem of a book while on holiday in Cote d’Azur — this book was a revelation — it provided just what we wanted: walking routes around some of the most attractive coastal and inland locations near Nice. On top it gave some great tips about restaurants along these routes… Walk/Eat is a niche book; great format, easy to use, light to carry on walk, usable maps.! (CG, Amazon) Sunflower has led the field for years with their brilliant Landscapes walking and car touring guides. Now they have raised their game even higher with a superb new Walk & Eat series. (Frank Barrett, Mail on Sunday)

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Book SynopsisBones play a vital role in the body. They provide structure, protect organs and anchor muscles. Protecting bone health and preventing the early onset of osteoporosis is vital and easier than you think.The Bone-strength Plan guides the reader through the science behind bones and why osteoporosis and other bone diseases and problems occur; it looks at lifestyle measures to be taken such as weight management and explains the importance of the right kind of exercise – offering easy workouts that can be done at home. Featuring key ingredients and nutrients that are needed for bone health, there are 30 easy and delicious recipes making this book a comprehensive plan for increasing the strength of your bones.Table of ContentsThe Science: Bone basics; How bones grow and repair; Bones and hormones; What is osteoporosis; Factors that influence bone health. Lifestyle: Exercise; Sunshine; Weight; Good and bad habits. Nutrition: Key nutrients for bone health; Other helpful foods; Food and drinks to limit; Alkaline and acid foods. Recipes: Snacks; Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner.

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Book SynopsisRedolent of everything sensual and hedonistic, chocolate is synonymous with our idea of indulgence. It is adored around the world and has been since the Spanish first encountered cocoa beans in South America in the sixteenth century. It is seen as magical, exotic, addictive and powerful beyond anything that can be explained by its ingredients, and in "Chocolate" Sarah Moss and Alexander Badenoch explore the origins and growth of this almost universal obsession. Moss and Badenoch recount the history of chocolate, which from ancient times has been associated with sexuality, sin, blood and sacrifice. The first Spanish accounts claim that the Aztecs and Mayans used chocolate as a substitute for blood in sacrificial rituals and as a currency to replace gold. In 1753, Linnaeus gave the cocoa tree the official classification Theobroma cacao, or the food of the gods. In the eighteenth century, chocolate became regarded as an aphrodisiac the first step on the road to today's boxes of Valentine delights. "Chocolate" also looks at the production of chocolate, from artisanal chocolatiers to the brands such as Hershey's, Lindt and Cadbury that dominate our supermarket shelves, and explores its associations with slavery and globalization. Packed with tempting images and decadent descriptions of chocolate throughout the ages, "Chocolate" will be as irresistible as the tasty treats it describes.Trade ReviewThe politics of cocoa - chocolate's key ingredient - are fascinating. For centuries African and Central American farmers made it for the paler races to devour. And how did Westerners thank them? With some of the most eye-bogglingly racist advertising in history. Hopefully, paying the current farmers Fair Trade prices will make amends. Diplomat magazine The Edible series contains some of the most delicious nuggets of food and drink history ever. Every volume is such a fascinating and succinct read that I had to devour each in just a single sitting ... food writing at its best! -- Ken Hom, chef and author

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Book SynopsisFish is currently THE rockstar ingredient – prized for its healthy benefits – but there is still a lot of fear surrounding its preparation and cooking. Mitch Tonks' book breaks down that barrier by being a modern, approachable and comprehensive guide to buying, preparing and cooking fish and seafood. Global in outlook, a species-by-species breakdown will detail how to buy fish, where it is in season (including the different names fish are given globally to aid sourcing), how to prepare it and offer a selection of delicious recipe ideas. There is also a section on fish logistics, so readers understand what is good to buy frozen and how this fits the global resource message. With fishing methods and the issue of depleted stocks in sharp focus, Mitch also explains the paramount importance of eating fish in season. With reportage photography documenting Mitch's daily life on the docks of Brixham fishing port and peppered with stories and anecdotes from fishing communities, this book is a delight to read as well as an essential manual. Packed with over 100 delicious recipes and stunning food photography, it will tempt fish lovers the world over.Trade Review'...Anybody with an interest in fish will find this book invaluable. And with its beautiful food photographs and scenic shots, it may be one for the coffee table too'. BBC GOOD FOOD Magazine, April 2009 Issue

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Book SynopsisA collection of 120 fish and shellfish dishes, all made using accessible yet sustainable fish from salmon and trout to bream and bass to mussels and crayfish.The five chapters are based on cooking methods The Grill, The Frying Pan, The Casserole Pot, The Oven and The Parcel (for fish baked in a foil parcel). Each chapter features tips on how to get the best results from your cooking, whatever your heat source.There are lots of tips and tricks with the recipes too including how to simplify the cooking further and how to make a similar dish more cheaply.Specially commissioned photographs of the dishes and step-by-steps for lots of the techniques complete this beautiful and accessible book.Fish ISBN: 9781862058330

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Book SynopsisMuch more than a collection of remarkable soups, Mona Talbott’s Zuppe is also a wise and gentle tutorial on the “the beauty and delicious rewards of frugality” and how the humblest foods can be the most profoundly satisfying. In addition to 50 recipes, Talbott shares approaches and techniques that can change the way a cook thinks about economy, improvisation, and using all the flavors and nutrients inherent in each ingredient.A Chez Panisse graduate, Talbott was chosen by Alice Waters to be Executive Chef of the innovative Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome. There, while cooking for the Academy’s creative community of scholars, historians, artists, archaeologists, and architects, Talbott perfected a repertoire of dishes made from local, seasonal, organic ingredients. Central to the menu are soups.Inspired by the traditions of cucina povera, the so-called “cuisine of the poor” that has been the source of so many brilliant Italian dishes, Talbott’s recipes waste nothing, employ the concept of arrangiarsi (“making do”), and skillfully transform leftovers. And, in another nod to the wisdom and economy of traditional kitchens, she also points out which soups can easily be made into one-dish meals with the addition of a single ingredient such as a poached egg, a piece of grilled toast, or even clams. Organized seasonally, Zuppe also serves as a practical guide to using the bounty of farmers markets throughout the year.

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Book SynopsisDiabetes now affects over one million people in the UK and the number is growing every day amongst all age groups and all racial groups. It is now generally recognized that, in the main, we are what we eat and that the best food for diabetics is to be found in the high-fibre, low-fat, low-sugar diet that today’s nutritionalists are recommending for everyone. This cookbook contains 200 tasty recipes that provide healthy, high energy meals and is written by Stella Bowling, who was the British Diabetic Association’s Head of Diet Information Service. It is fully endorsed by, and published in association with, the BDA. Each recipe is accompanied by nutritional analysis listing calories per serving, fat protein and carbohydrate content.

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Book SynopsisThis is Carol Bowen's sequel to her "Basic Basics Combination and Microwave Handbook", and it follows the same formula as an A to Z compendium. The reader looks up the fruit, the vegetable, the fish, the meat, the sauces, cakes or herbs, and there are quick guidelines on freezing each type of food. The author also explains how a freezer works, gives advice on choosing and siting a freezer, insurance, cleaning, maintenance, what to do in emergencies, packaging and accessories, freezing techniques and de-frosting, refreezing and thawing as well as storage times.

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Book SynopsisArchestratus’ description of the foods, particularly fish, available, how they should be cooked and where found in the best condition is testimony of the strength of the Mediterranean tradition. His cooking contrasts piquantly with the strongly flavoured dishes of Apicius. The Greek verse has been translated into prose and set in context in the introduction. Archestratus has been the subject of a major new edition by Olsen & Sens. However, its price is prohibitive and it is less accessible to people interested in the history of food rather than Greek prosody.

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Book SynopsisVenice's historic bars and cafés offer a window on the city's past and present. Long-time resident Robin Saikia takes the reader on a tour of 26 of them, sipping cocktails, coffee, wine and spritz and weaving history and anecdote into a fascinating web. The latest addition to the Blue Guides series of travel monographs.

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This book is for those who want to cook at home more; to save money by using cheaper cuts of meat; and to save time preparing a meal after the working day. You can literally fill your slow cooker with your chosen ingredients, turn it on, and walk away for the day, returning to a flavour-filled dish. It's as simple as that. But as well as saving time and money you also want to make sure you eat healthily. In this book nutritionist Sarah Flower takes her favourite, tastiest, slow-cooker recipes and gives them a healthy twist. You can now create thrifty, delicious and wholesome meals with the minimum of effort - and lead a healthier lifestyle, too.

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Book SynopsisNancy Astor and her niece Nancy Lancaster were two of the great hostesses of the twentieth century, entertaining at a pitch perfect level of luxury, comfort and elegance. The food they served was always delicious, and the discovery of Nancy Astor’s privately bound cookbook containing the recipes from the Langhorne family house, Mirador in West Virginia, is published for the first time. Over 70 recipes that were regularly ‘mixed in with’ classic French and English cuisine, are an ode to the flavours of the South; that conjured up mealtimes imbued with wit and laughter, tears and tantrums,arguments and reconciliations and were the thread that held the family together.Table of ContentsForeword, Introduction, First Courses, Main Courses, Vegetables and Salads, Desserts, Bread Biscuits and Cakes, Drinks and Aperitifs.

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Book SynopsisThis title helps you discover the secrets of a culinary tradition characterized by subtle scents, delicate tastes and elegant presentation. It offers full of tempting recipes that draw on the herbs and spices of the souk, the fresh ingredients of the countryside, and the traditions of the Moroccan kitchen. You can enjoy Casablancan Couscous with Roasted Summer Vegetables, Tagine of Lamb with Crunchy Country Salad, Sauteed Herb Salad with Chilli and Preserved Lemon, and Burnt Mulhalbia with Rose-Petal Jam. This beautifully photographed book is full of recipes that evoke the glorious tastes and textures of traditional Moroccan cooking - its exciting use of ingredients, its sweet and spicy combinations, its careful use of petals and flower waters - and places them in a modern context. You can discover tagines of chicken or lamb, enhanced by preserved lemons, prunes and olives. You can enjoy fresh, tangy salads such as Artichoke Hearts with Ginger and Honey, and delectable snacks such as Mini Saffron Fish Cakes. It includes drinks and rich desserts, such as Sweet Couscous with Rose-scented Fruit Compote. Every recipe is clearly explained, and an introduction describes all the ingredients and cooking techniques. Moroccans are well known for their love of wonderful food and generous hospitality, and this book will provide all the inspiration you need to follow their example.Trade Review"'Every so often a book comes along that conveys the scent and taste of its subject so evocatively that it grabs our attention totally. This book is one of them: a heady insight into the varied mix of modern-day Moroccan food." (Lindsey Bareham (author and cook))"

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Book Synopsis• An epitomy of all surviving English medieval recipes • The great advantage for students of medieval English cookery is that there is an identifiable corpus of evidence in the manuscripts that have survived to the present day. Although there may be some new discoveries, in general terms the corpus is relatively stable. The beauty of this book is that it addresses the corpus as a whole and abstracts from it paradigm recipes for every medieval dish that we know about. The book is organised by category of dish (Pottage; Meat Dishes; Poultry and Game Birds; Fish; Eggs and Dairy Dishes; Sauces and Condiments, and Baked Dishes). For each dish the editor has chosen what is in her view the most typical example and, citing the source, translates the original text.

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Book SynopsisTart, richly flavoured damsons have been growing in England since the island''s earliest recorded history. Whether wild and foraged, or cultivated, they have been a familiar part of the landscape for centuries, and have been used in a range of traditional jams, jellies, drinks, sauces and puddings. Sarah Conrad Gothie offers a history of damson cultivation and use in regions famous for the fruit, as well as practical advice for growing, buying, and storing damsons. Her collection of historic and new recipes will inspire readers interested in heritage fruits and seasonal cookery to welcome the dazzling colour and inimitable flavour of the ancient damson into their kitchens. This book is part of Prospect Books? English Kitchen series, which includes volumes on rhubarb, quinces, and other traditional foods.As an academic, Gothie specializes in food studies, tourism studies, and museum studies.

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Book SynopsisA feisty, entertaining and historical account of Anglo Saxon cooking and eating, with reconstructed recipes of the period circa 400 to 1066. Emma Kay believes that the modern world has a huge amount to learn from ancient times. We are now interested in the preservation of original species and plants to nourish the human race. Her book gives us evidence based information from historical artefacts and museum articles, to show us what our ancestors had at their disposal for survival. It discusses the nature of culinary transitions in terms of Roman and Scandinavian influences, as well as providing a social and political backdrop to the Anglo Saxon communities, 400 to 1066 BCE, the time of the Norman invasions, the early Medieval era.

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Book SynopsisVegan Bristol is a guide to the most tantalising spots to discover amazing vegan food in Bristol. Featuring a curated selection of the best vegan and vegan-friendly establishments across a range of cuisines and cultures - from restaurants and cafes to pubs and pop-ups.

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Book SynopsisThis is a cook book to celebrate British farming in all its hardship and glory. For many families, working the land and raising livestock is a true labour of love, and what they produce is the backbone of the country's food and drink. The dishes in this book make the most of local and seasonal ingredients, creating delicious meals, puddings and bakes that anyone can cook up at home. Alongside that, members of these farming families have told the stories of their livelihoods: from losing sheep in snowstorms to stoking enthusiasm in the next generation, their honesty and passion is an inspiration and an education. Recipes include Blackbrook Beef Bolognese from a traditional lowland farm in Leicestershire, Reestit Mutton Soup by two sisters who run their family farm on Shetland and Pheasant and Asparagus Crumble by game farmers in Cambridgeshire, as well as Kentish Lavender Shortbread from Castle Farm and a cocktail featuring fresh edible flowers from Greens of Devon. As the landscape of British farming changes, we need to support high-quality food production and understand how farmers can work in harmony with nature to make our eating habits more sustainable. Whether you're country born and bred or have never donned a pair of wellies, discover the food and stories in this book to help to put British farming back on the map and at the centre of your table.

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Book SynopsisEat Nourish Flourish is a 12 step plan and recipe book to enable you and your family to establish a healthy, sustainable relationship with the food you eat. It features 60 recipes which are not only healthy, hearty and delicious but they are also all simple-to-make, which is so important when you are trying to change the habits of the whole family. Written by food coach and mother of three Carey Davis-Munro, she knows only too well that for positive change to be sustainable, gain the support of your loved ones, and have a long-lasting impact, it needs to be a process. You'll need to bring your family along with you, throughout the education, the understanding, the planning, the cooking, and - of course - the passion. And that's where Eat Nourish Flourish comes in. There are many complex psychological reasons as to why we don't invest the time, energy, and money in healthy eating, so Carey primarily focuses on changing the relationship you have with food for the better. Alongside the 12 step plan, Carey has also created 60 flexitarian recipes which once you have restocked your food cupboard, are all simple to make whether it's a quick midweek tea, breakfast-on-the-go or a fully fledged evening meal. Standout dishes include Butternut Squash and Porcini Risotto, Aubergine Rogan Josh, Butternut Aloo and Raita and Baked Salmon Steaks with Ginger, Lime, Chilli and Tamari. Snacks and sweet treats include Crispy Chickpeas and Healthy Millionaires while there are also plenty of soups, salads and sides to choose from too. But this is so much more than a recipe book. It's about empowering you to make positive changes that will last and, ultimately, giving you and your family all the tools you need to live a long and healthy life.Trade Review"This book I think is going to be a game changer; from the minute I read it it gave me real ‘food for thought’ in every sense of the word! It explains and asks questions, gives you delicious recipes, and helps you really put the whole picture together. It’s both relevant and helpful and has recipe photos that ooze off the page!" - Emma Forbes, radio and television presenter As a new father, athlete and wellbeing advocate, I recognised long ago that food is key to performance at any level and health on all levels. It is not always easy, however, to break bad habits, or understand about the right foods to eat when we are bombarded with skewed marketing and supermarket shelves filled with products that offer very little nutrition. What Carey has done in this book is to skilfully combine her craft of coaching with the lessons from her personal food journey to offer those wishing to upgrade their choices and habits an invaluable tool to do so themselves. So much more than a recipe book, with some fabulous ideas for meals, snacks and healthier substitutes, Carey invites us all to examine our relationship with food, which is fundamental to longevity and quality of life. This is very much a book for NOW, when we should all be prioritising our physical and mental health and looking to our gut to provide us with immunity.- Leon Taylor, BBC commentator, mentor and wellbeing advocate ( Headspace trainer)

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Book SynopsisFrom sauces to roasts and tagines to puddings, the National Trust brings you over 100 slow cooker recipes to try at home. From sauces to roasts and tagines to puddings, the National Trust brings you over 100 slow cooker recipes to try at home. Slow cooking is ideal for people with all kinds of lifestyles – from mums with a young family who want to put the supper on after the school run, to people who want to cook in the morning before they go to work, to students who are busy in lectures all day and want to come home to a great meal. Delicious dishes for everyday family meals, such as Bistro-style Bolognese Sauce and Fish Pie, sit alongside fabulous food for friends such as Whole Chicken with Creamy Tarragon and Vermouth Sauce and Beef and Sweet Date Tagine. There are also tempting treats, including puddings, cakes and preserves. These simple recipes will help you cut down your shopping bill too. Cheaper cuts of meat are ideal for the slow cooker, as are inexpensive pulses such as lentils. With so many quick to prepare and easy to follow recipes, this book will prove an invaluable addition to every cook’s kitchen.

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Book SynopsisOne of our most popular cookbooks; in this updated edition we explore the glorious gastronomic heritage of Britain in eight regions. For a small nation, the topography is immensely varied. This fertile land yields the ingredients that have influenced the way we eat. From the orchards of the South East to the lochs of Scotland, each region harvests its own food and creates its own unique dishes. This beautiful book features 130 triple-tested recipes from every corner of Britain. Some of these dishes are brand new, others have evolved over centuries – all taste completely delicious. With stunning photography and fascinating information throughout, this is a cookbook that you’ll treasure.Table of ContentsIntroduction and cook's information Regional guides: Scotland North East and Yorkshire North West Western England South East South West Wales Recipes: Lazy lunches Afternoon teas Delicious dinners Perfect puddings Cheeseboard Festivals and feasts Index List of suppliers and previous cookbooks

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Book SynopsisMore Taste & Less Waste is all about creating fabulous food whilst minimising food waste. Not only is decreasing waste the socially responsible thing to do, but it can save you money too! Discover this stunning cookbook packed with handy tips and an enticing collection of 80 clever recipes that can make food waste a thing of the past . Each delicious recipe has a stunning colour photograph, nutritional information, cook's tips and information on preparation, storage and freezing. All the recipes serve 2 (but can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more) except the batch cooking in the Make & Freeze chapter; these serve more. As all have been triple-tested, you can be sure they'll work every time and taste amazing.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Shopping & Meal Planning; Storage & Preparation; Tips for Using Up Ingredients; Perfect Portions; Take One Ingredient: Make Two Meals; Take One Ingredient: Make Three Meals; Make & Freeze; Index.

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Book Synopsis"Everything's better with some wine in the belly." - Tyrion Lannister, the self-proclaimed "God of Tits and Wine". You're not likely to sit on the Iron Throne or ride a dragon into battle against a horde of undead wights, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the Westerosi spirit - quite literally! Gin of Thrones is the ultimate cocktail book for Game of Thrones fans. Alongside 50 recipes are eight drinking games - one for each season - that can be played while watching the epic show. What do we say to the god of drink? Yes, please! Cocktails include: • Mother of Dragon (Fruit) • Shaken not Lannistirred • The Drink That Was Promised • Valor Mor-Guinness • Robin Arryn's MilkshakeTable of ContentsIncludes 50 Game of Thrones-inspired cocktails and bar snacks with ingredients and instructions alongside humorous serving suggestions and descriptions. There are also eight entertaining drinking games – one for each season – that are designed to be played while watching Game of Thrones.

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Book SynopsisEverything you ever wanted to know about beer but were too busy drinking it to ask. The Little Book of Beer is a light-hearted, irreverent but also informative book that celebrates beer culture. The book should be something that enlightens the reader while also leaving them foaming (pun intended) at the month at the mere thought of going for a pint. It will show how beer is one of the great unifiers, a drink almost as old as time, and it is something that brings people together and makes them happy. While it celebrates how beer has influenced popular culture and vice versa, it avoids falling into obvious traps of beer snobbery or elitism. 'You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline – it helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but in the very least you need a beer.' Frank Zappa. 'When all else fails, there is music. When that fails you, there is beer.' James Hauenstein. Table of ContentsHistory of Beer - how it came to be, key moments and discoveries • Lists - top 10 lagers, stouts, etc • Home brew tips, types, methods - do's and don'ts, where to begin • Beer in popular culture - how beer has been immortalized • Beer quotes - witty chestnuts from celebrities • Humorous facts, stats, sayings.

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