Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisLike a rich plum pudding, "Pudding: A Global History" is bursting with choice morsels. From cookbooks and family recipes to novels, poems, songs and cartoons, it tells the story of puddings and how they developed from early savoury, sausage - like mixtures to today's sweet and sticky confections. Tracing the development of a range of puddings and explaining how advances in kitchen equipment have changed them over time, award-winning author Jeri Quinzio describes the many ways cooks from around the world have made them, from black pudding to the festive Christmas pudding. Whether you make them or just indulge in them; whether your interest is history, culture or cooking; whether your favourite is Yorkshire pudding or rice pudding: if you love a good story and a good pudding, this book is for you.

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Book SynopsisSugar is one of the most beloved substances consumed by humans, and also one of the most reviled. It has come to dominate our diets - whether in candy, desserts, soft drinks or even bread and pasta sauces - for better and for worse. This fascinating history of this addictive ingredient reveals its incredible value as a global commodity and explores its darker legacies of slavery and widespread obesity.Sugar's past is chock-full of determined adventurers: relentless sugar barons and plantation owners who worked alongside plant breeders, food processors, distributors and politicians to build a business based on our cravings. Exploring both the sugar cane and sugar beet industries, Andrew F. Smith tells story after story of those who have made fortunes and those who have met their demise because of sugar's simple but profound hold on our palates. Delightful and surprisingly action-packed, this book offers a layered and definitive tale of sugar and the many people who have been caught in its spell, from barons to slaves, and from chefs to the countless among us born with that insatiable devil - the sweet tooth.

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Book SynopsisWith its unique aroma and heady buzz - the perfect accompaniment to even the spiciest tacos - tequila has won its way into drinkers' hearts worldwide. There are few places on earth besides Mexico that have the climate and terrain to evolve the agave plant from which tequila is made, and there are even fewer people who have the patience to wait the seven years or more that it takes 'the tree of marvels' to grow. Tequila is a lively history of this potent and popular drink.Mayans, Olmecs and Aztecs fermented a drink called pulque from the sap of the agave. It was reserved for pregnant women and priests - and their sacrifices. Later the Mexicans began to use distillation to make tequila and mescal and since its humble beginnings as a local firewater, it has exploded into global popularity. Ian Williams visits countless tequila producers, distributors and connoisseurs to tell the story of how tequila started in the agave lands of Mexico, became an icon of youthful inebriation and then developed into a truly artisanal product which today draws the most discerning drinkers. Including recipes for cocktails, as well as advice on the buying, storing, tasting and serving of tequila, mescal and other agave spirits, this book will delight beverage aficionados and anyone interested in the history of Mexico and its unique drinking culture.

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Book SynopsisDo you know your onions? From large, sweet onions to shallots, garlic, chives and leeks, the allium family contains some of the most popular vegetables in the world. Shy of the spotlight - except when repelling vampires, preserving mummies, curing heart disease or predicting the future - this lowly yet universal family of plants has been a friend to mankind from earliest times. Onions and Garlic follows the trail of these cherished plants through history and across the globe, tracing their story back to the earliest civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and the recipes of ancient Mesopotamia. Traders spread onion varieties through Central Asia and from there they moved across the world, as civilizations from the ancient Romans and Greeks to the Koreans and Japanese found this humble family of vegetables an indispensable part of their cuisines - and of their culture.The book reveals the close relationship between the allium and human worlds: the Welsh have proudly adopted the leek as their national symbol; in many societies, garlic has long been identified as a magical herb with supernatural origins; while onions symbolized the simple peasant life to French painters of the nineteenth century. Celebrated, denigrated, avoided or sought-after, the story of the allium family is filled with fine cuisine and art, peasants and kings, colonization and conquest, magic and medicine. But most of all, it's the story of a very ordinary vegetable.

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Food has always been a favourite subject of the world’s artists, from still-lifes by Matisse and Picasso to the works of Claes Oldenberg and Andy Warhol. But how do artists eat? The Modern Art Cookbook provides a window into how both great and lesser-known modern artists, writers and poets ate, cooked, depicted and wrote about food. A cornucopia of life in the kitchen and in the studio throughout the twentieth century and beyond, the book explores a wide-ranging panoply of artworks of food, cooking and eating from Europe and the Americas – from the early moderns through the Impressionists, Symbolists, Cubists, Futurists and Surrealists up to today’s art – as well as writing about food from contemporary novelists, writers and poets. Beautifully illustrated and often surprising, this new paperback edition is a joyous guide to the art of food.

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Book SynopsisLearning about wine can be a daunting task. With terms like assemblage, batonnage and cuvee; ullage, terroir and vielles vignes, it's not surprising that many people are put off and simply reach for the nearest bottle of red or white in the supermarket aisle. This is the perfect, concise guide for anyone who loves wine but wants to find out more. Arranged in an easy-to-use format in which different types of wine are shown schematically on a map like the London Underground, the reader can see at a glance the salient features of hundreds of different wines and how they relate to each other in terms of taste. A unique and original tool to navigate the complex world of wine, The Pocket Guide to Wine enables wine lovers to find out more about the wines they already like and to make informed choices as they explore further.Trade Review'An easy to use reference guide which advises on best value and some largely undiscovered varieties' * Scotland Magazine *'a perfect stocking filler' -- Susy Atkins * Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'Deserves to sell like hot cakes' - Allan Massie, The Scotsman Shortlisted for the Saltire Society History Book of the Year From the Indian Mutiny to the London Blitz, offering a ‘nice cup of tea’ has been a stock British response to a crisis. But tea itself has a dramatic, and often violent, history. That history is inextricably interwoven with the story of Scotland. Scots were overwhelmingly responsible for the introduction and development of the UK’s national drink, and were the foremost pioneers in the development of tea as an international commodity. This book reveals how Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon and Africa all owe their thriving tea industries to pioneering work by Scottish adventurers and entrepreneurs. It’s a dramatic tale. Many of these men jeopardised their lives to lay the foundation of the tea industry. Many Scots made fortunes – but it is a story with a dark side in which racism, the exploitation of native peoples and environmental devastation was the price paid for ‘a nice cup of tea’. Les Wilson brings the story right up to date, with a look at the recent development of tea plantations in Scottish hills and glens.Trade Review'Rich in fascinating detail and stories ... it deserves to sell like hot cakes washed down with a fortifying blend of Assam and Ceylon tea' -- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *'[Wilson's] book is overwhelmingly a delight, infused with unstinting research' -- Hugh Macdonald * Glasgow Herald *'Wilson is an excellent writer, creating an intriguing and compulsive narrative from remarkably thorough and wide-ranging research. Encapsulated in the cup of tea tray on the breakfast table is a history of which few of us are aware, and a history that often reads like a novel of buckled swashes and dos that have been derringed. Even if you’re a coffee drinker, 'Putting the Tea in Britain' is a highly desirable purchase' -- Brian Palmer * Ileach *'The blood-stained story of tea is a fascinating one in which the Scots were front and centre. Les Wilson is a skilled writer who weaves a fast-paced, compelling tale' * Scottish Field *

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Book SynopsisIn today's world of ready meals and snacking, the value of healthy eating has never been more important. Seafood is one of the healthiest things you can put on your plate: fish is good for the heart, improves circulation, keeps your joints mobile and your eyes healthy, and is packed with minerals. There's even evidence it can boost your brain power. In this book, Sally MacColl presents 50 delicious tried-and-tested seafood recipes featuring produce from the waters around her home island of Mull, including salmon, trout, haddock and mackerel as well as mussels, langoustine, lobster, scallops and crab. Arranged in five main sections – Quick and Easy Fish Recipes, Quick and Easy Recipes with Smoked Fish, Quick and Easy Recipes with Shellfish, Favourite Fish Recipes, and Sides and Sauces – and featuring a host of mouth-watering dishes, from Smoked Salmon Hash to Scallops with Island Black Pudding and Garlic Butter, Sally also includes useful information on buying and preparing fish.

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Book SynopsisSoup is the ultimate in healthy eating. Studies have shown that food, when blended with water, performs a remarkable nutritional trick: it remains in your stomach for longer, allowing the absorption of maximum nutrients while at the same time keeping you feeling full.In Just Soup, Henrietta Clancy shares the secrets of some of the world’s best soups, from punchy Asian broths to the slow-cooked comfort foods of our childhood. Her delicious recipes are based on centuries of nutritional wisdom, and show that soup, so often overlooked as a starter or side dish, can take pride of place as the main meal.This book will quite simply change the way you eat.Trade ReviewThe perfect combination of classic recipes and fresh ideas - seriously useful stuff.

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Book SynopsisThe healthy weaning & toddler bible: how to wean your baby and feed your family at the same time, from the bestselling author of The Good Stuff'Based on millennia of healthy weaning practices, these are recipes to set your children and their microbiomes up for life!' - Dr Clare Bailey'I wish I had had this book when I was bringing up my three. Lucinda's recipes are not only quick for a tired mum, but more importantly DELICIOUS for the children...' - Thomasina MiersLucinda has totally changed my family's health for the better. This cookbook is full of amazingly delicious and healthy recipes you can all enjoy.' - Leonora Bamford, My BabaSay goodbye to cooking multiple different meals. I Can't Believe It's Baby Food has 120+ easy, healthy recipes that everyone will love.With more than 20 years' experience of specialising in child nutrition, Lucinda Miller lays the foundations for a lifetime's enjoyment of nutritious food, with recipes that feed growing brain cells and immune systems and cleverly avoid white flour and refined sugar.Nearly all the dishes are suitable for weaning babies from six months - you simply take off a portion for your baby before adding seasoning for older kids and adults - and they are easy to adapt for different ages, food allergies and fussy eaters. You will find nourishing breakfasts like Carrot Cake Porridge, mains like Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup, as well as plenty of grabbable healthy snacks and sweet treats like Apple & Raspberry Crumble Bites.These are recipes your children will never grow out of!'Aimed at maximising development whilst ensuring that eating becomes a social event devoid of stress, Lucinda's latest book guides parents down an exciting path of healthy eating for children, with a sprinkle of added fun!' - Dr Tim Ubhi, The Children's e-Hospital.

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Book SynopsisSusan Farrell's evocative account of what it was like to grow up in rural Armagh and Tyrone, a world rooted in tradition and in the seasons. Beginning with her grandparents, Susan uses food to trace the legacy of her upbringing: Nanny Wylie, 'quick as a magician', making bread; her aunts cycling twenty miles to the Irish border to buy butter, dried fruit and sugar for her parents' wedding cake; food remedies and broths; and the endless supply of home-made apple pies, jam and soda farls. But by the late sixties this way of life is changing - Camp Coffee, salad cream and books like Madhur Jaffrey's 'Eastern Vegetarian Cooking' herald a new way of life and a new kind of cooking. And on the horizon is the shadow of the Troubles … Warm, authentic and often funny, 'My Homeplace Inheritance' is a vivid evocation of place and a celebration of the rich legacy that comes from the cooking and sharing of food.

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Book Synopsis30-minute meals. Gluten free. No refined carbs. Maximum of 10 ingredients.Healthy eating has never been easier. 'We don’t believe in meticulous calorie counting or following strict diets. We simply like good, wholesome food that benefits you and your body.'Myles Hopper and Giles Humphries, a nutritional coach and health food duo from Devon are the founders of Mindful Chef, the UK’s favourite healthy recipe box service. Each week they deliver delicious ingredients and recipes to thousands of households, including sporting stars Victoria Pendleton and Andy Murray.Here, in their first book, Myles and Giles share 70 delightful and easy-to-make dishes that are nutritionally proven to boost your health and wellness.· Each meal can be made in 30 minutes and has a maximum of 10 ingredients.· All recipes are gluten-free and contain no refined carbs or sugars.· From breakfast through to dinner – with some guilt-free snacks in between.Trade ReviewA must-have! This is my favourite new cookbook. The recipes are delicious and so easy to make. Perfect for anyone trying to eat healthy. * Pixie Lott *I've always loved cooking. Mindful Chef have taken easy-to-make healthy meals to new heights, with short prep times, simple ingredients and delicious results. This book is an inspiration! * Oliver Cheshire *The No 1 Healthy Eating Cookery Book for 2017. We loved the no-nonsense approach … These are just the modern recipes we want to fit into our busy life. * Independent *An absolute game-changer. Explains the impact of nutrition in a truly accessible way, and goes above and beyond any other cookbook * Victoria Pendleton *A great collection of nutritionally proven recipes. * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisThe vast sub-continent of India has a range of cuisines as diverse as its cultures. This book is a carefully planned combination of classic and traditional dishes, recipes adapted and devised to cater for modern trends in healthy eating, and curries prepared in the popular and exciting Balti stove-top style. Among the classics you will find all the famous recipes much-loved by all, including Samosas, Bhajias, Naan, Chapati, Kashmiri-style Lamb, Spicy Kebabs, Bombay Duck, Tandoori Chicken, Korma, Dhal and Bombay Potato. Each of the recipes features at-a-glance nutritional information, making this the ultimate cook's guide to Indian cuisine.

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Book SynopsisAs heard on Radio 4 Book of the Week.In the medieval Castilian village of Guzmán (population: 80), villagers have gathered for centuries in the 'telling room' to share stories and drink the local wine. It was here, in the summer of 2000, that Michael Paterniti found himself listening to a compelling tale about a cheese made from an ancient family recipe that was reputed to be among the finest in the world. Until, Ambrosio said, things had gone horribly wrong. Hooked on the story, Paterniti relocated his young family to the tiny hilltop village to find out more. But like many Spanish villages, Guzmán was rife with gossip and old feuds, secret alliances and plotted vengeance and before long Paterniti was sucked into the heart of an unfolding mystery. When he learned that the cheesemaker had apparently plotted to murder his closest friend, the village began to spill its long-held secrets, and Paterniti found himself implicated in ways he never expected . . .Trade ReviewThe Telling Room is a gorgeous and impassioned monument to the art and mystery of storytelling. It is rich, funny, humane, devastating, and beautiful. It made me want to applaud, it made me want to cry, it made me want to move to Spain. Michael Paterniti is a genius -- ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of EAT, PRAY, LOVEMichael Paterniti is one of the best living practitioners of the art of literary journalism, able to fully elucidate and humanize the everyday and the epic. In his hands, every subject, every moment of personal or global upheaval, is treated with the same curiosity, respect, empathy, and clear-eyed wisdom -- DAVE EGGERSSun-baked highland plateaus, argumentative village rustics and beguiling old ways . . . There's no resisting the infectious glee * * New York Times * *A masterly, joyous piece of non-fiction storytelling . . . a strangely gripping and moving tale about life, love, friendship, family, place - and cheese * * Financial Times * *The list of writers I would read even if they were to write about a piece of cheese is short, but it includes Michael Paterniti. He has proved here that if you love something enough, and pay a passionate-enough attention to it, the whole world can become present in it. That's true of both the cheese and the book -- JOHN JEREMIAH SULLIVAN, author of PULPHEADFor my money, Paterniti is one of the most expansive and joyful writers around - big-hearted and humane and funny. This book is a wild and amazing ride -- GEORGE SAUNDERS, author of TENTH OF DECEMBERElegant, strange, funny, and insightful, The Telling Room is a marvelous tale and a joyful read, a trip into a world peopled by some of the most remarkable characters - and, yes, cheese - in memory -- SUSAN ORLEAN, author of THE ORCHARD THIEFAn amazing achievement. The Telling Room is an inspired, masterly epic that expands and refigures the parameters of the storyteller's art -- WELLS TOWER, author of EVERYTHING RAVAGED, EVERYTHING BURNED'[The] best book of narrative nonfiction I've read in ages -- MICHAEL POLLANThe Telling Room captures the true essence of happiness - but what's more, it captures the fact that food is always central, always present in our memories, when we search for it. For those who doubt that food is our most vital social network, this book demonstrates it unequivocally -- FERRAN ADRIÀGripping * * Sunday Telegraph * *Few writers can write about the taste of food with Paterniti's vibrancy and precision... [He] is a master of finding and telling great stories (the finding, for most writers, often being as difficult as the telling) that appear to be about something small, such as cheese, but are actually about something far larger-in this case, the whole of human existence... As much as The Telling Room is about a Spaniard's quest to create a cheese that embodies all the love and pain and joy he's ever known, it's also the story of a writer's quest to channel that obsession into the perfect story * * Esquire * *This is a story not only of physical but emotional and spiritual hunger, the yearning to make something from love to be shared - whether food or words - and passed on to future generations . . . It's a book that is, like the cheese Paterniti searches for, 'made with love' - and one that readers will in turn love * * Metro * *Throughout this book, lovingly-prepared food and drink and storytelling are inextricably linked as essential foundation stones of a community and, ultimately, society itself . . . Paterniti has arrived at truths that are universal * * Herald * *A wonderful, enthusiastic and idiosyncratic tale * * Big Issue * *Rich and shaggy, full of Castilian-size detours, it is a travelogue, food adventure, and personal memoir rolled into one hugely likable book... In [The] Telling Room, Paterniti proves that the hardest quarry as a journalist is not the extraordinary, but the everyday * * Boston Globe * *Unforgettable . . . a must-read for all who think of Spain as magical, who consider cheese as the ultimate gift of love, who love stories of betrayal, despair, revenge and redemption * * Wall Street Journal * *If you love food and love reading about food, you can't do better than this beautiful, passionate book. I finished it and wanted to fly immediately to Spain and eat everything in sight -- MARCUS SAMUELSSON, author of YES, CHEFIt's not often that a writer as restlessly imaginative as Michael Paterniti delves into the world of food. But with The Telling Room, Paterniti has crafted a book that's as delicious as it is gripping. We food lovers are lucky to count him as one of our own -- ADAM RAPOPORT, editor in chief, BON APPÉTITPaterniti dives deeply into Spain's political history, the pleasures of craft, and the motives and methods of storytelling itself * * Harper's * *Not just a book about Spain and its food, but an investigation into the art of narrative itself * * Condé Nast Traveller * *As this witty narrative proves, there's far more to a slice of cheese than first meets the tastebuds * * Easyjet Traveller * *A thoroughly enticing read * * Bath Life * *

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Book SynopsisFood is magical, not just because of the amazing tastes, flavours and aromas but also for the magical properties it holds. The magic starts with the choice of food to use, be added in whilst you are preparing and cooking then the magic unfolds as people enjoy your food. Dishes can be created for specific intents, moon phases, and rituals, to celebrate sabbats or just to bring the magic into your family meal. Many food ingredients can also be used very successfully in magical workings in the form of offerings, medicine pouches, witches bottles and poppets. Let's work magic into your cooking...

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Book Synopsis AVAILABLE NOW: The Slimming Foodie in Minutes THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Based on the award-winning blog, The Slimming Foodie is all about delicious, hearty, home-cooked meals that can work for anyone who is on a slimming journey.The Slimming Foodie philosophy is simple. First and foremost, the recipes have to taste great! But also important is that they use fresh, healthy ingredients that are easily available and can be prepared by anyone.This is food that people want to eat day-to-day, that are nourishing, budget conscious and approachable without being too time consuming. Ingredients that make the dishes higher in calories have been cut out, reduced or swapped without forgoing flavour.When trying to slim down, you often feel the need to cook a separate meal for yourself than the rest of your household. However, making healthy choices shouldn't stop you from sharing a delicious meal with your loved ones. Each of these 100 family-friendly recipes can be enjoyed by anyone as part of a healthy diet, including children.With a few simple adjustments, you can make all of your favourite meals more balanced without losing any of that great taste, creating a plate of food that is truly tempting and yet allows all the good stuff to shine through!With The Slimming Foodie, dinnertime can now include:Easy midweek meals like Nutty chicken satay fried riceOne-pot wonders like Chilli mac 'n' cheeseSavoury traybakes like Garlicky meatball pasta bakeFamily favourites like Sausage and mash pie... and Friday-night specials like the slow-cooked Tick-tock tikka masala'Pip Payne is on a mission to help us eat well, without feeling we're on a diet.' - BEST

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Book Synopsis'It's a great place to start if you're set to get fighting fit' - New! Magazine'This woman will change how you exercise forever' - YOU MagazineFEEL-GOOD FOOD AND FITNESS. UNBELIEVABLE RESULTS. Fitness guru Krissy Cela wants to transform your life with her 360-degree approach to exercise, eating well and mindset, with results that really work. Happy Healthy Strong is a simple and achievable plan that you can do at home, focusing on three key elements for life-long success:- Train Your Brain - to build your mental strength- Fuel Your Life - more than 80 easy, delicious recipes to keep your body strong and satisfied- Move Move Move - over 45 at-home exercises, complete with build-your-own workout guides for every levelLooking after your body and mind is the most important thing you can do for happiness and wellbeing; it means so much more than a number on the scales. Through Krissy's tried-and-tested advice, you will feel great and get results you've never thought possible, with a programme you can stick to for life. With Happy Healthy Strong, you can say goodbye to yo-yo dieting, feel great, and live a life that truly empowers you.Trade ReviewHer rise is on such an upwards trajectory, it is meteoric. * YOU Magazine *It's a great place to start if you're set to get fighting fit. * New! Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON TV - THE NEW COOKBOOK FROM MONICA GALETTI OF MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALSThe new cookbook from the celebrated chef, presenter and restaurateur! Monica Galetti's career has taken her from her home in Samoa and New Zealand to the professional kitchens of London. Her new cookbook, At Home, showcases the easy, everyday dishes she enjoys at home, with family and friends, using simple ingredients that everyone will enjoy. From breakfast time and midweek suppers to celebrations, gatherings and the perfect Sunday lunch, At Home is a celebration of great home cooking.CONTENTSChapter one: Chilled-Out BreakfastsIncluding Banana waffles; Eggs Benedict with Sriracha Hollandaise and Masi Samoa - Samoan ShortbreadChapter two: WeeknightsIncluding Spring Onion Tempura with Soy & Garlic Dipping Sauce; Sweetcorn Fritters with Horseradish Cream and Apple & Blackberry BakeChapter three: The Perfect SundayIncluding Walnut, Blackberry & Feta Salad; Pork Shoulder with Pistachio Stuffing and Beer-Battered Fish & Rosemary Salt ChipsChapter four: Family Get-TogethersIncluding Steak, Chimichurri & Burnt Butter Mash; Aubergine & Anchovy Pizza and Lemon & White Chocolate Baked AlaskaChapter five: Holiday FavouritesIncluding Olive Tapenade with Wholemeal Flatbreads; Manuka & Ras el Hanout Roast Lamb and Chocolate Brandy Snaps with Orange Marmalade Chantilly

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Book SynopsisA new approach to foragingRoger Phillips is the legendary godfather of foraging. Drawing upon decades of experience, his knowledge of wild food is unrivalled and in this richly illustrated book he shares some of his most recently gathered wisdom, collected from around the world.Roger reveals the edible and therapeutic secrets of our fields, woodlands and flower beds, and suggests tips for sourcing delicious morsels growing throughout the countryside and in our gardens. He also describes the native habitat and history of many fascinating plants and fungi, both common and unusual: from the camas bulbs eaten by the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, to the Italian and Spanish favourite, Caesar’s amanita; from hostas, the familiar garden foliage consumed as a succulent vegetable in Japan, to the newly popular Australian citrus fruits.The Worldwide Forager is divided into four sections: mushrooms and fungi; flowers, leaves and herbs; fruit and nuts; and roots and tubers, and Roger uses each one to provide a wide range of ideas for making your meals more colourful, delicious and sustainable.

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Book SynopsisThe Wild Life is John Lewis-Stempel's account of twelve months eating only food shot, caught or foraged from the fields, hedges, and brooks of his forty-acre farm. Nothing from a shop and nothing raised from agriculture. Could it even be done?We witness the season-by-season drama as the author survives on Nature's larder, trains Edith, a reluctant gundog, and conjures new recipes. And, above all, we see him get closer to Nature. Because, after all, you're never closer to Nature than when you're trying to kill it or pick it.Lyrical, observant and mordantly funny, The Wild Life is an extraordinary celebration of our natural heritage, and a testament to the importance of getting back to one's roots - spiritually and practically.Trade ReviewThis is a great book: tough and funny, metaphysical and earthy, passionate and honest. Most of all, honest: not just in the sense of 'candid', but honest also in that it reveals the sheer bloody awkwardness, and the sheer awkward bloodiness, of trying to live even semi-wild these days. What might seem like a gimmick turns out to be a way of discovering a great deal about that complicated thing we call 'land'. There's also some beautiful writing about place -- Robert Macfarlane, author of the international bestseller, The Wild PlacesBeautifully written. The closest thing you can get to poetry in prose -- Paul Blezzard * Hay on Wye Literary Festival *A fascinating account of each month as [John Lewis Stempel] tracks, kills and gathers what he needs to stay alive... But this is more than just a rundown of all the perfectly edible stuff out there that we tend to overlook in our everyday, supermarket-dominated lives. The Wild Life is also a meditation on survival and our connection to the land... A timely and compelling book -- Jason Webster * Sunday Telegraph *Tough, honest, funny, poetic and informative, this is an initiatory and spiritual journey. A life lesson for us all * Ecologist *A large slice of nostalgia served up in an amusing and informative narrative * Manchester Evening News *

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Book SynopsisA compact volume in a series of books of traditional Welsh recipes by the food writer Bobby Freeman. Interesting contextual notes are provided showing the social and cultural significance of the recipes. The theme of this volume is cakes and buns.

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Book Synopsis'There is a time and a place for all types of cooking, but it was the process of slow cooking that really got my creative juices flowing and reinvigorated my passion for food. Since the day I started to cook, it wasn't just the end result that I loved, it was the process. The chopping, stirring, simmering and tasting along the way, makes the experience...I believe that cooking food slowly is the ideal method for transforming basic ingredients into something very special.' - Dean EdwardsCook Slow features 90 delicious slow cooker recipes, all with conventional oven options, which will make you fall back in love with food again. Dean's fresh approach allows you to fit the enjoyment of planning, preparing and creating a meal into a busy life. Enjoy family favourites such as Three cheese mac with chorizo crumb, Sticky cherry cola baby-back ribs and Slow cooker vegetable lasagne or try something new with Breakfast shakshuka, Pork belly bahn mi or Smoky ox cheek chilli nachos.

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Book SynopsisFortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Drink Book of the Year 2015.Annual Spirited Awards - Nominated for Best New Spirits Book 2015.Today''s world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It''s about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to ''Drink Before You Expire'' - the world''s best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila. There are plenty of suggestions for

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Book Synopsis'delicious', Times 'mouth-watering', Great British FoodWith bold flavour combinations and clever use of everyday ingredients, Higgidy shows how to create exciting dishes that will have even the most dedicated of meat eaters calling for seconds.The focus is on food for every day - whether that's a comforting pie to plonk on the kitchen table after work and school or a lunchbox-friendly frittata. Alongside Higgidy classics such as Garden Pea and Potato Quiche and Squash Mac and Cheese Pie, you will find ingenious ideas such as a 10-minute Fridge to Frittata. Going beyond the pie and tart, recipes for everything from a One-pan Roast Carrot and Chickpea Traybake to an Artichoke and Butter Bean Salad make this a cookbook you will turn to again and again.Trade ReviewBake yourself happy with these simple and delicious weekend lunch recipes from food writer Camilla Stephens * The Times on Higgidy The Cookbook *

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Book Synopsis"As comprehensive as it gets" THE NEW YORK TIMESA tequila revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavour to be found in this unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker's guide to this wonderful world. With hundreds of entries on tequila and agave spirits covering everything from history, culture and ingredients to distilling techniques, cocktails and the many varieties of tequila, spirits expert Eric Zandona explores the truth behind this truly captivating drink.

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Book SynopsisCocktails don't need to be complicated to taste delicious. Take cocktails back to basics with Sipsmith's uncompromisingly handcrafted gin. 100 gin cocktails, all with only three ingredients.Enjoy fuss-free drinks, from summer sipping to winter warmers, time-honoured classics to new twists. Along the way, you will find expert mixing tips, drink history and stories worth reading over a Martini or two.Delicious cocktails range from classics such as the Negroni and Martini to drinks for sipping at occasions, whether it's an Earl Grey Sour for a nightcap, or a new take such as a Gin Espresso Martini.Recipes include: Dry Martini Negroni Gin Fizz Gin Basil Smash Watermelon Martini Hot Gin Twist Earl Grey Sour Gin Caipirinha Dark Fruit Bramble Gin Espresso Martini ...and many more.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 100 essential cocktail recipes, The Cocktail Dictionary is the discerning drinker's guide to the art of sipping.Navigate the bewildering world of cocktails with this elegant A to Z guide to every recipe that you need to know. Complete with the stories behind the famous drinks and know-how on key cocktail topics and techniques, The Cocktail Dictionary is the discerning drinker's guide to the art of sipping.Drinks expert Henry Jeffreys shows how cocktail-making is as much a science as an art. Covering key cocktail techniques such as muddling, shaking, stirring and how to get the perfect ice, Henry provides you with all the tools to make the perfect drink. Covering everything from the Old Fashioned to the Martini, the Margarita to the Daiquiri, as well as more unusual drinks like the Bee's Knees and the New York Sour, this is an indispensable collection of recipes. Including stunning illustrations throughout, The Cocktail Dictionary is perfect as a gift for the cocktail-lover in your life, or to keep on your shelf for drinks party hosting.Trade ReviewIf you are looking to be schooled in cocktails them maybe Henry Jeffreys new book The Cocktail Dictionary should be on your curriculum. * Cocktail Collective *

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Book SynopsisWritten by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way possible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition:"You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisDo you dream of having delicious, nutritious meals to hand on those lazy days or extremely busy weeks? Then Freeze is for you. It offers the perfect solution, providing brilliantly healthy and nourishing batch cook recipes that will fill your freezer and can be enjoyed as if fresh at little to no notice.With smart meal-prep solutions, ByRuby have developed the very best ways to get the most out of your food when it is frozen, and they will offer practical tips, hacks and suggestions to ensure freezer cooking is fool-proof for everyone. With instructions on how best to defrost, reheat or cook direct from the freezer, this is convenient cooking that will enable the whole family to eat well when they have little time to spare.Even with limited cooking ability, by making big batches of delicious food and filling your freezer, you can have healthy meals every single day of the week, without any of the usual stress.CONTENTSChapter one: Easy Midweek MealsIncluding Keralan vegetable curry, Wild mushroom risotto and Thai sweet potato soupChapter two: Hearty DinnersIncluding Famous chicken pie, Ruby's fabulous fish pie and Spinach and ricotta cannelloniChapter three: Family FoodIncluding Best-ever macaroni cheese, Kiddie korma and Mini savoury frittata bitesChapter four: All About the SidesIncluding Indian turmeric potatoes, Foolproof ratatouille and Ruby's super grainsChapter five: The EssentialsIncluding Super-duper tomato sauce, Salsa verde and Classic chicken brothChapter six: Sweet TreatsIncluding Brilliant brownies, Passionfruit tart and Chocolate chip cookies

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Book Synopsis***'The secret to great, refreshing, stylish serves first time, every time!'Ian Buxton, author Gin: The Ultimate Companion.From the world's leading premium mixer brand, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing: More than 150 Quick and Delicious Mixed Drinks and Cocktails, is Fever-Tree's follow up to the bestselling Art of Mixing. With clever variations on the classic gin and tonic to a selection of spritzes, mules and mojitos, to some nifty no-and-low alcohol alternatives and a handful of pitchers for when the party really gets started, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing celebrates how easy it is for anyone to enjoy quick and delicious drinks at home.

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Book SynopsisChetna Makan is known for her unique recipes, which introduce colourful spices, aromatic herbs and other Indian ingredients into traditional Western baked favourites.Whether it's a sponge cake with a cardamom and coffee filling; puff pastry bites filled with fenugreek paneer; a swirly bread rolled with citrusy coriander, mint and green mango chutney; or a steamed strawberry pudding flavoured with cinnamon, Chetna's Indian influences will transform your baking from the familiar to the exotic, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.Discover rare but precious traditional bakes from India, as well as new spice-infused recipes. Delve into the history of Indian herbs and spices and learn how to match foods and flavours.

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Book Synopsis***In THE COCKTAIL CABINET flavour expert Zoe Burgess demystifies cocktails, explaining and exploring the structures, flavour profiles and techniques used. In the first part of the book Zoe helps you understand why cocktails work, looking at the five basic tastes and other elements, including the flavour profiles of key spirits. She pulls apart classic recipes to explore their structure and explains why certain ingredients work together. Understanding these elements allows you to understand and build on your personal taste preferences, opening up a vast palette of options - including those of your own creation. The second part of the book puts that knowledge into practice, with more than 80 recipes for drinks organised by cocktail type - champagne-based, stirred, bitter, sour and long. In each chapter Zoe builds on the basic recipe, layering on additional ingredients and variations to ensure you go on the journey of exploration with her, and get under the skin of how the cocktails are built. Throughout the book informative illustrations show everything from the flavour profiles of spirits to the deconstructed building blocks of each cocktail. Cocktails are about enjoyment, of course, but what this ingenious book demonstrates is that the more you understand what you're drinking, the more you will enjoy not only that drink but the whole world of delicious options that understanding opens up.

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Book Synopsis'...Not that I intend to die, but when I do, I don't want to go to heaven, I want to go to Claridge's' - Spencer Tracy 'When I pass through the revolving doors into the glamorous lobby of Claridge's in London, I always feel a thrill. You enter a world of sophistication and wonderful service... Claridge's is my ultimate treat' - Lulu GuinnessThis glorious guide contains all the inspiration you'll need for the cocktail hour, with a spirited - and no/low - selection of more than 500 recipes suitable for every occasion. Whatever your tastes and wherever your location, this new bartender's bible will enable you to share the magic of Claridge's with family and friends, from your own cocktail cabinet. Co-authored by Denis Broci (Director of Bars) and Nathan McCarley-O'Neill (Director of Mixology), this handsome volume encompasses classics from every period in Claridge's history, new inventions that reflect the evolution of the art of drink-making and drinks of every style from every elegant space within this grand institution. Whether you prefer something sparkling, sweet, stirred, complex, sharp, refreshing, bracing or sour, an inviting glass awaits.CONTENTS INCLUDES:Champagne & Sparkling Featuring Champagne cobbler, French 75 and Gimlet royaleStirred & ComplexFeaturing Oaxacan old fashioned, Silver bullet martini and Widows' kissShort & SharpFeaturing Between the sheets, Gin basil smash and London callingLong & RefreshingFeaturing Peachblow fizz, Singapore sling and Tom CollinsNo & LowFeaturing Adonis, Diplomat and Rome with a view

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Book Synopsis'The perfect stocking filler in the run up to Christmas and a must-read ahead of hosting festive dinner parties!' Daily Mail 'Neil & Joel always produce great-tasting, well thought-out, balanced drinks. Proper talents, this pair!' Simon RimmerThe trend of cocktail making at home is set to continue now that so many of us appreciate how a delicious cocktail can make any evening special, and it really does not have to be time consuming. 60-Second Cocktails: Amazing Drinks to Make At Home in a Minute is the latest book from award-winning drinks writers and TV presenters Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley.These simple-yet-delicious cocktails are divided into three chapters: No Shake, Sherlock - the easiest to make, requiring little or no preparation, and using standard spirits and mixers; Shake It Up - slightly more complex concoctions that need a quick shake or stir; and Magnificent Mixes - special drinks for the more decadent drinking occasions which require a little more prep, or an unusual ingredient here and there.

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Book SynopsisFor Higgidy founder, Camilla Stephens, the answer is to get clever with veg - and her latest cookbook is packed with gloriously easy roasting-tin suppers, faff-free one-pan wonders, speedy salads and family favourites ready in under one hour. Along the way she offers judicious use of crafty shop-bought shortcuts, ingenious ways to pack more veg into your cooking, as well as strategies for cutting down on food waste in the process. From Roasted Red Peppers with Spinach & Feta and Veggie Falafel for a weeknight to Asparagus & Chive Tart and Rainbow Fritters to feed a crowd, Higgidy Clever with Veg includes fabulous veg-packed recipes for every occasion.

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Book SynopsisWinefulness is the new mindfulness.Cancel the hot yoga and pick up a cool Pinot Grigio - sometimes all you need is a nice glass of wine. Through the good times and the bad, it's always there to pick you up and it's always got your back. So enjoy this collection of wine wisdom for the soul, and learn to view the world through rosé-tinted glasses.As the old saying goes, where there's a wine there's a way.Includes inspiration such as:- It isn't wise to keep things bottled up- No Champagne, no gain- Life is a Cabernet, after all- Every cloud has a Syrah lining- Do things for the right Rieslings

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Book SynopsisCoffee Creations is a comprehensive and foolproof guide to every coffee beverage you might ever have contemplated making at home and some you haven''t. Top barista Celeste Wong provides friendly and accessible advice on equipment, how to choose between beans, pods and instant coffee, as well as which roasts and flavours to select to maximise on flavour and suit personal preferences. This is followed by a complete collection of 90 recipes, for throughout the day and across the year. Recipes are divided into chapters including:- Master your ''traditional'' barista creations at home: cappucino, latte, flat white, macchiato and cortado. - Hot days: iced lattes, cold brews and granita.- Nights: espresso martinis and other cocktails. - Seasonal favourites: gingerbread lattes and dirty chais.- Traditions: Turkish coffees and the ANZ flat white. - Wellbeing: banana espresso smoothie and turmeric lattes.- Unicorn creations: dalgonas and coffee j

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Book Synopsis'At its heart, a deeply practical yet joyously readable book...you are all set to head off to the kitchen and have a truly glorious time' Nigel Slater, GuardianRevisit and discover the sensational first cook book from Nigella Lawson.When Nigella Lawson's first book, How to Eat, was published in 1998, two things were immediately clear: that this fresh and fiercely intelligent voice would revolutionise cookery writing, and that How to Eat was an instant classic of the genre.Here was a versatile culinary bible, through which a generation discovered how to feel at home in the kitchen and found the confidence to experiment and adapt recipes to their own needs. This was the book to reach for when hastily organising a last-minute supper with friends, when planning a luxurious weekend lunch or contemplating a store-cupboard meal for one, or when trying to tempt a fussy toddler.This was a book about home cooking for busy lives.'How to eat, how to cook, how to write: I want two copies of this book, one to reference in the kitchen and one to read in bed' Yotam OttolenghiWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JEANETTE WINTERSON**Nigella returns to the BBC in 2023 in Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas Special**Trade ReviewWhat sets her apart from every other food writer is her empathy with working women and her realism * The Times *If I could only keep one cookbook, this would be it. How To Eat suits the way I cook. It is as if Nigella is sitting on a stool next to me in the kitchen as I’m cooking ... With every page you know she loves this stuff, and she wants you to love it too. It’s a very, very special book for me. My own copy is falling apart. -- Nigel SlaterA masterclass in food writing – one glance shows how good she really is -- Yotam OttolenghiA classic of the genre * Irish Independent *Miss Lawson is the Thinking Person’s Cook. She tells stories, she explains why things must be the way she says they must be... enlightenment and sensual pleasure -- Jeanette Winterson * The Times *

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Book SynopsisA cookbook that makes recipes, faster, easier, tastier and simpler through cooking in one pot, pan or tray. The second title in Rosie Reynold's The Shortcut Cook series, All in One shows people how to cook the food and flavours that they love, but without being tied to the oven – or sink – for hours longer than they want to be. Recipes include Spiced Potatoes with Cracked Eggs, No-fuss Chicken Kiev with Crunchy Roast Potatoes, Beef Stew with Cheesy Dumplings, Easy Peasy Spaghetti Bolognese, Gooey Lemon Bars, Big Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies, and more, all made in one cooking vessel. Cooking crowd-pleasing meals has never been so easy.

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Book SynopsisPasta salads are back, but not as you know them…Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favourite store-cupboard staple. Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summery lunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company’s comin’, or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary for potluck or picnic potential.   With 60+ innovative recipes including Tuna Melt – the iconic sandwich reimagined as a pasta salad, Spanakopasta with grilled feta and crispy filo shards, silky and tangy Brown Butter Gnocchi Chaat, and a tongue-numbing Sichuan-Style Pici Salad, Cool Pasta takes the heat off every social occasion and brings texture, contrast and exciting flavours to the al fresco table.

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Book SynopsisRecipes from Andalusia is a culinary exploration of Andalusia, a place where the past and modernity blend together to form a rather magical destination. Not just a feast for the eyes, Andalusia is also a food-lover's paradise. In Recipes from Andalusia, award-winning chef José Pizarro takes readers on a journey through it's most delicious dishes. Many of the dishes go back to Moorish times – or earlier – and each of the eight provinces has their own special dish. Try your hand at Pork loin with pear and hazelnuts, Prawns baked in salt with mango, chilli, coriander salsa, and a rather boozy Barbary fig margarita. Written in José's signature fuss-free style, this is genuine, bold-tasting Spanish food, easily made at home. A beautiful keepsake that provides an impressive, fresh look at the region's cuisine and set to the backdrop of beautiful location shots, Recipes from Andalusia is a must for anyone who loves authentic, simple Spanish food.

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Book SynopsisRecipes from Venice is a culinary exploration of this well-loved Italian city. Husband and wife team Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi have dodged the tourists, drawing inspiration from less obvious areas of Italy's magical city, to unearth the most delicious and authentic recipes. Try some hot polpette (salty pork rissoles) or sarde in saor (marinated sardines) with a glass of wine with friends. The traditional Venetian pasta, bigoli, served with a delicious fresh fish salsa is a signature dish that you’ll cook time and time again. And the sweet frittelle, fried dumplings filled with custard, are bound to become an instant hit. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking photographs of the city and Katie’s anecdotes of their travels, Recipes from Venice is a beautiful cookbook and keepsake that will transport you to Italy with every page turned.

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Book SynopsisSuper-Easy Air-Fryer Recipes features 69 simple, healthy and energy saving recipes. All the recipes require minimum effort and only a few ingredients, allowing you to create quick midweek dinners or weekend meals, without compromising on flavour. They also all use metric measurements, suitable for the UK market. There are appetisers and snacks (such as mini pizzas, vegetarian quesadillas, chicken nuggets), mains (roast chicken with lemon, fish tacos), one-pot meals (pea and basil risotto, chilli con carne, lentil dhal) and desserts (apple granola, strawberry muffins, chocolate bananas). Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph and all the ingredients are photographed too, making this Super-Easy Air-Fryer Recipes the ultimate foolproof cookbook for your air fryer.

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