Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisGolden and crispy on the outside, deliciously moist and spicy inside, what's not to like about falafel?The falafel may be pretty humble but it is extremely versatile and packed full of delicious potential whether you're sticking to traditional chickpeas or experimenting with more unconventional flavours like beetroot, pumpkin or butterbean.From light accompaniments and simple salads to sandwiches and substantial mains, this book will provide you with plenty of ways to enjoy this healthy and nutritious street food, all year long.Recipes include: Spiced Falafel and Feta Burgers Falafel Shakshuka Greek Falafel and Horiatiki Village Salad Falafel Buddha Bowls Moroccan Spiced Falafel and Vegetable Tagine Falafel Souvlaki

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Book SynopsisA practical 14 day diet plan with 30 raw energy recipes from leading health coach and seminar leader, Jason Vale aka The Juice Master. A motivational read with a practical plan that will inspire you to fuel your body with the right stuff!Jason Vale is fast becoming the UK''s most popular health coach. Here ''the Juice Master'' offers his first ever 14 day diet programme.It includes:- no wheat, no yeast, and ''man made'' carbs at lunchtime only- 70% of your daily menu to be water-rich ''live'' foods- not eating 3 hours before going to bed- exercising twice a day for 4560 mins- TV and recreational computer time being kept to a max of 2 hours a day- 30 great recipes, including Green Veggie Power Soup, Turbo Salad, Protein Snack Attack and Green Power SmoothieJason Vale tackles the most common excuses we use to let ourselves off the hook: ''I can''t because I''ve got a slow metabolism I don''t have time'' and offers inspirational stories of people who have overcome giant obstacles to achiTrade Review‘What made me change was reading a book by Jason Vale. He was the first person who said ‘It’s up to you!’ANNE DIAMOND in The Daily Mail ‘Your book has been invaluable to me and has changed my way of thinking completely. I feel enlightened and lucky to have come across you in my life journey. If you’re in Harrogate sometime, maybe we could meet over a fresh cup of…juice! Thanks again bud.’ Ramesh Mehay ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you for your brilliant book…Even my husband, who is very much an ‘eat as little fruit and veg as possible’ kind of person, is reading the book and, after just a few days of cutting out the rubbish, is ‘hooked’ on this way of thinking and eating.’ Lynne Pritchard

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Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler for lovers of Whisky. An excellent introduction to the world of Scotch whiskies. It includes the major Scotch whiskies and the distilleries that produce them.

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

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Book SynopsisYour morning flat-white helped shape the modern world ‘Elegantly written, witty and so wide in scope, so rich in detail and so thought provoking’ Joanna Blythman Trade Review'an aromatic blend of colonial history and globalisation criticism' Ecologist 'an impressive mix of historical overview and contemporary analysis' Time Out 'Perfect ammo for destroying your Starbucks-guzzling workmates' Arena ‘an elegantly written, witty book, so wide in scope, so rich in detail, so thought-provoking in the subtle way that it develops its central thesis, that it is a challenge to do justice to it’ Joanna Blythman ‘This adrenalised swipe through the story of the mightiest of elixirs is written by a genius with all the economic facts and figures at his fingertips’ Good Book Guide ‘full of fascinating anecdotal detail about our favourite stimulant’ Geographical

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Book SynopsisAs seen on ITV's Living on the VegOVER 1 MILLION BOSH! BOOKS SOLD'The vegan Jamie Olivers.' The TimesSave the Planet and Feel AmazingBOSH!, the pioneers of simple, easy and delicious plant-based cooking, are here to make a sustainable and ethical lifestyle accessible to everyone.BOSH! How to Live Vegan will help you make a few positive changes that will have a huge impact on the world around you. It covers all aspects of vegan living, everything from food to toiletries to travel. Should you be eating avocados? Is it still ok to wear an old leather belt? What do you tell your friends when they offer you a glass of non-vegan wine? Henry and Ian will answer these questions and more in this fully-comprehensive guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle.Henry and Ian answer all the questions and more, with easy tips and simple hacks to help you live a more sustainable life. Whether you're already vegan or just about to start on your vegan journey, this is all the inspiration yoTrade Review‘All questions about veganism are answered in this guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle by veganism’s answer to the Hairy Bikers!’ MY WEEKLY ‘A great guide to going the whole V.’ HEAT magazine ‘Easy ways to make the transition to a plant-based lifestyle.’ Vegetarian Living ‘Helps make positive changes that will have a huge impact on the world around you.’ The Bookseller Praise for BOSH! ‘I love the BOSH! boys, their energy and their totally original, exciting approach to simple, tasty plant-based food.’Anna Jones, author of A Modern Way to Eat ‘Ian Theasby and Henry Firth from “BOSH!” create simple and imaginative vegan recipes which are filmed and broadcast to over 1.4m Facebook users. Their videos are short, intoxicating, with no agenda or fuss.’BBC Radio 4 ‘The Ant and Dec of the vegan world’Heat ‘Thanks to [their] inspiring videos of easy-to-whip-up recipes, such as a vegan kebab and a guacamole potato salad, BOSH! has racked up almost 1.4m likes on Facebook.’The Guardian ‘The vegan Jamie Olivers’ The Times ‘Provides insight into living life as a vegan. And the boys share their top tips on everything from nutrition, store cupboard essentials, food labelling, alcohol, takeaways, fashion, beauty, travel, food packaging and meal prep.’ Fit & Well magazine

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARDAmazing, original, boundary breaking.' Diana HenryOne of the most gleeful cookbooks of 2023.' Stylist MagazineHis recipes have a dynamism that is genuine, personal and flavour-led dazzling and yet warmly inviting.' Nigella LawsonWith recipes for everything from Coconut Crab Crumpets to Kasundi Keema Lasagne Rolls, award-winning food writer Gurdeep Loyal celebrates the hybrid third-culture cooking of second-generation migrants around the world today.Born in Britain to Indian parents, Gurd felt constantly pulled by the clashing expectations of both cultures. But through his passion for food and cooking he was able to embrace the delicious contradictions of his plural British Indian identity.In Mother Tongue he explores his culinary upbringing that combined authentic' home-cooked Punjabi food, with inauthentic' curry-house Tikka Masalas, the Western foodie cannon, and a wanderlust for travel in pursuit of flavour. What results is a flavour amplified iTrade Review‘One of the most gleeful cookbooks of 2023… prepare to fall deeply in love with this book.’ Stylist Magazine ‘His recipes have a dynamism that is genuine, personal and flavour-led… dazzling and yet warmly inviting… There is so much more to the book than the recipes… It allows you — to draw on an analogy that both Loyal and I favour — new music in the kitchen.’ Nigella Lawson ‘Inventiveness, originality and pleasure run through every page… the recipes are consistently inviting, and more than occasionally wow-out-loud thrilling… book of the month.’ Delicious Magazine ‘Outstanding… a kitchen journey that spans cuisines… our new favourite cookbook.’ Observer Food Monthly ‘If food can be melt in the mouth, this is melt in the mind… unbelievably beautifully written.’ Saturday Kitchen ‘A beautiful cookbook… really beautiful.’ Table Manners Podcast ‘How thrilling and inspiring to be drawn into Gurdeep’s extraordinary diaspora and fantastic world of flavours!’ Claudia Roden ‘Every so often a rare cookbook comes along which brings something completely new and fascinating to the world of food. Mother Tongue does just that. A fiercely original, boundary shifting celebration of flavour and culture, that I will go back for years to come’ Anna Jones ‘This book really excites me. It looks at Indian food with fresh eyes and break moulds with its recipes, photography and style. Gurdeep is very talented – this book is just the start!’ Chetna Makan ‘A stunningly evocative cookbook with creative modern recipes that pay homage to the rich and diverse Punjabi and South Asian culinary traditions. I wanted to devour every page’ Yasmin Khan ‘A Willy Wonka-style wizard of flavour, his joy in food shines from every page – a genuinely thrilling book’ Felicity Cloake

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Book SynopsisOver 100 delicious recipes made with just 5 ingredientsCooking for children needn't be tricky or time-consuming. Grace Mortimer, creator of Instagram sensation My First Meals (@_myfirstmeals), offers an array of easy, delicious and healthy dishes that are packed full of flavour and simple to prepare.Grace shows parents and carers how to create scrumptious breakfasts, quick snacks, tasty lunches and hearty dinners using no more than five ingredients.Each simple, healthy and tasty recipe is perfect for young children, however adventurous they are. Discover favourites like baked bean waffles, Florentine pizza, raspberry yoghurt muffins, Bolognese pinwheels, and many more new ideas.My First Meals offers fun, fast, family food, made with maximum flavour and minimal fuss.

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Book SynopsisA bunch of truly ap-peeling things to do with this fruit basket staple.If you've ever had a surplus of bananas and way too much time on your hands, you'll know that this playful yellow hero is much more versatile than anyone gives him credit for.This book offers you it all, from practical tips on how to use bananas to fertilise your plants or soothe bug bites, to essential instructions on how to create banana actors for your miniature theatre, fashion an unsuccessful boomerang or make some very, very light hand weights.101 Things to Do With a Banana is a book to truly go bananas for.

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Book SynopsisThis first official cookbook from Veganuary offers 100 delicious plant-based recipes that are simple, reveal top vegan secrets and give people vegan versions of meals they fear they might miss. Illustrations.

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Book SynopsisFood is so much more than fuel, and veganism is so much more than a diet. It's linked to culture, family, memories, and identity. A collection of over 100 plant-based recipes that, together, give readers a bird's eye view of vegan cuisine and its facets, Best of Vegan is a marvelously versatile glimpse into the world of vegan cuisine.As someone who grew up eating (and loving) meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, Kim-Julie Hansen never expected to go vegan or even vegetarian. After years of learning and exploring, Hansen committed to a vegan lifestyle and never looked back. Now the creator of the Best of Vegan Instagram and platform, with a reach of over 2 million people, Hansen has fostered a global community of enthusiastic home cooks, chefs, bloggers, and all things food and veganism. Chef contributions include Gaz Oakley (Avant-Garde Vegan, Samantha Onyemenam and Daniel Haimona.In Best of Vegan, Hansen shows that adopting a vegan lifestyle does not mean giving up on the dishes you grew up eTrade Review“I love everything about this book. It truly contains the very BEST of what vegan food can be.” – Joanne Lee Molinaro, Bestselling author of The Korean Vegan

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Book SynopsisFeed a family of 4 for under 5 in this essential new cookbook no fancy equipment, skills or ingredients required!Feed Your Family for Under a Fiver is the debut cookbook from TikTok sensation Mitch Lane, saving your family's mealtimes, and your budget!Mitch Lane AKA @mealsbymitch is one of the UK's most-loved home cooks, providing quality budget recipes and helping families up and down the country to cope with the cost-of-living crisis. This book is packed full of easy, comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes that anyone can make on a budget, no matter your experience. These recipes don't demand much space, expensive kitchen equipment, or a long list of store cupboard' spices and ingredients. Mitch set himself the challenge of walking into the supermarket with a fiver and coming out with everything he needed to make a meal and now he's sharing it with you.Including delicious recipes such as: Tandoori Chicken Traybake, Halloumi Tacos with Salsa and Chilli Yoghurt, Vegetable Quesadillas, B

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Book SynopsisSolve your midweek cooking dilemmas with Good Housekeeping's newest cookbook. Featuring 130 recipes focusing on speed and ease, this cookbook will revolutionise your weeknight dinners. From 30-minute suppers and one pot meals to 5-ingredient dishes and takeaway favourites, cooking great weeknight dinners has never been easier.With Good Housekeeping's tried, tested and trusted Midweek Lifesavers, you'll never have to sacrifice flavour for ease. With chapters dedicated to your favourite protein, pasta, and freezer based ingredients, you can plan out your weekly meals by simply looking to what's available in your fridge, freezer and pantry.Elevate your weekly dinners and treat yourself to delicious meals like crispy duck noodles, smoked salmon pasta, and smoky mushroom tacos, and finish off your meal with a speedy dessert too!

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn elegant recipe collection for the changing seasons. — New York Times Fans of Ho’s blog will be happy to see its vibe translates well to print, with plenty of affirming aphorisms sprinkled throughout. This tasteful guide to off-the-beaten-path confections enchants. — Publishers Weekly Trained as an artist, [Thalia] Ho found herself attracted to wildness in nature, and this turned her into a devoted consumer of such flavors. But, for her, wildness doesn’t mean foraging. Thanks to preserving and drying techniques, herbs and flowers can appear in Ho’s cooking all year. Sweets and desserts are Ho’s passion...Any fan of Black Forest cake will find Ho’s deeply chocolate and dried-cherry cookies to be more than simply attractive. — Booklist ...a beautifully photographed and designed cookbook based on seasonal ingredients. Ho’s poetic writing will spark the interest of bakers looking to incorporate more fruits and herbs into their treats. — Library Journal Wild Sweetness is unlike any seasonal cookbook I’ve read before. Its pages are drenched with evocative text and wistful visuals....There are so many delectable dessert recipes in this book, all with enchanting flavor combinations. Wild Sweetness offers nourishment beyond food. — Food52 In Wild Sweetness, Thalia Ho celebrates the delights of nature in her distinctive, ethereal style...Her tempting recipes, with inventive twists on desserts we know and love, will inspire bakers and chefs alike! — Valrhona USA

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The home in Molly Yeh’s brilliant Home Is Where the Eggs Are is a place where Seedy Halva Fairy Toasts play nice with Tahini Monster Cookies, last night’s pizza party becomes today’s chopped salad, and kimchi tops an inside-out cheeseburger called Jucy Lucy! In short, eggs get broken and Yeh whips up a joyfully delicious Chinese-Jewish-Midwestern omelet that shows us how cooking can be funny and fancy, silly and serious, and that the kitchen is always where the heart is.” — Cal Peternell “Molly Yeh’s work has always felt like it couldn’t come from anyone else—it’s specifically her, full of heart and personality. This new book extends that feeling into her home and family and is so warm and lovely.” — Julia Turshen “Home Is Where the Eggs Are sparkles with Molly Yeh’s signature sunnyside-up joy, warmth, and humor. Every recipe and story reminds us that there is magic to be found in everyday mealtimes, and that cooking for our family should be simple, nurturing, and utterly fun.” — Helly Lui McKinnon “Molly Yeh brings herself to every recipe, giving each dish a unique spice ingredient and twist! She’s a human surprise and delight, and her food is brilliant!” — Drew Barrymore “What a joyous cookbook. Molly Yeh’s energy, charming storytelling, and tremendous range of recipes make this well worth the wait.” — Deb Perelman Best New Cookbooks for Fall. “Yeh’s Jewish and Chinese heritage, and her husband’s Midwestern Scandinavian roots, inform recipes like salami matzo brei, moo shu chicken, and weeknight lefse; there’s also a stellar brown rice bowl with smoked salmon that makes ingenious use of Ritz crackers.” — Eater Best Cookbooks Publishing in Fall 2022 “A collection of low-fuss, low-maintenance meals that draw from her own Chinese-Jewish heritage and her husband’s Scandinavian roots” — Forbes “[Yeh] pairs expansive flavors and comforting (slyly healthy!) foods. . . . Fans . . . will smile at the playful banter and heartfelt meditations on food, home, and family that accompany the more than 100 recipes. [This book] isn't devoted to 'easy' recipes so much as ones in which efforts are well-spent. . . . Inspiring and undeniably fun fare for foodies.” — Booklist (starred review) “This delightfully written cookbook . . . offers clear and concise instructions for a tasty array of treats . . . If patrons are not already a fan of Yeh’s cheerful culinary brand of pun-enriched and sprinkle-championing cooking, this charming paean to joys of farmhouse food and the bucolic life will win them over.” — Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisFounded in 1969 by Margaret Miles-Bramwell, Slimming World is the UK's most advanced slimming organisation. It manages thousands of groups across the country with over 250,000 members attending every month, and another 15,000 attending free as successful target members. Each week, around 2000 members reach their personal target weight. Slimming World's unique approach to weight loss is an extraordinary success story.

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Book Synopsis''I was born in a sprawling house by the Yamuna River in Delhi. When I was a few minutes old, Grandmother welcomed me into the world by writing Om, which means I am in Sanskrit, on my tongue with a little finger dipped in honey. When the family priest arrived to draw up my horoscope, he scribbled astrological symbols on a long scroll and set down a name for me, Indrani, or queen of the heavens. My father ignored him completely and proclaimed my name was to be Madhur (sweet as honey).''So begins Madhur Jaffrey''s enchanting memoir of her childhood in India. Her description of growing up a in a very large, wealthy family (half a train was booked to transport the family from Delhi to the mountains for the summer) conjures up the spirit of a long lost age. Whether climbing the mango trees in her grandparents'' orchard, armed with a mixture of salt, pepper, red chillies and roasted cumin, or enjoying picnics in the foothills of the Himalayas, reached by foot, rickshaw, palanquin Trade ReviewMemoirs don't come much more mouthwatering than this * You Magazine *'...looks to be a real treat. It will appeal to the legion of Madhur Jaffrey fans and to armchair cooks everywhere with its evocative story' * The Bookseller *With the sparkle of a true storyteller, Madhur Jaffrey leads the reader through her childhood in India with enchanting warmth and grace....Recollections of her vast family's changing relationships....are told through vivid colours, rich flavours of spice and sweetness, and intense smells, textures, sounds and feelings. Those who like getting their teeth into a good biography will be pleased to receive this * Easy Living *Enchanting...redolent of spices and the smells of cooking all under the Indian sun * Daily Express *

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

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Book SynopsisMadhur Jaffrey, television''s most-loved Indian cook, returned to our screens for a major new series for the Good Food Channel in October 2012. Travelling across Britain, visiting local Indian and South Asian communities, Madhur revealed how it''s possible to sample virtually the whole of Indian cuisine without ever leaving the British Isles.In the official tie-in book to the series, Madhur Jaffrey showcases her favourite curry recipes with influences from all over the subcontinent: Punjabi, Goan, Parsi and Bengali amongst others. Carefully selected and adapted by Madhur, the recipes conjure up the colour and vitality of this vibrant culture, but keep to her mantra that Indian food doesn''t need to be complicated. Always innovative and contemporary, Madhur will even give some of these traditional Indian recipes a twist - pairing Aloo Gobi with a very British roast lamb, for example. Whether it''s the spicy, lentil-based specialities of Rajesthan, kebabs and kTrade ReviewMadhur Jaffrey is to curry what Delia is to a Sunday roast. * The Telegraph *The best curry book this year * BBC Good Food Magazine *Madhur Jaffrey, the true queen of curry -- Tom Parker-Bowles * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisHe was runner-up on Great British Bake Off 2012. He learnt to bake with his granny, growing up in the Shetland Isles. James is studying medicine at the University of Glasgow. This is his first book.Trade Review[an] excellent bread bible... Extraordinarily well-written and produced, engaging for beginners with something to offer even the seasoned pro, this is a potential long-term classic -- Tim Hayward * Financial Times *Morton’s cheerful, geeky enthusiasm communicates itself on every page, and step-by-step pictures make learning the various techniques needed easy. -- Carolyn Hart * Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisMiss South is an exciting new voice for food writing with a passion for cooking good food on a very tight budget. The London-based food blogger won the Young British Foodies Food Writing award in September 2013 for her blog North/South Food, which she writes with her brother Mister North. Miss South has also written for Observer Food Monthly as well as appearing on The Food Programme on Radio 4.Trade ReviewThere are many inspirational food blogs, but few seem to tackle the issue of making a little go a long way quite as delightfully as Miss South -- Nigel Slater * Observer Food Monthly *

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Book SynopsisDenise Smart has created, cooked and styled food for every food genre from Thai finger food to Great British baking. Her recipes are tried and tested and easy to follow so that her food will always work first time for home cooks. She has written recipes for Waitrose, Tesco, Asda, Cadbury's, Morrison's and Marks and Spencer as well as for a range of famous food brands. She is the author of bestselling Meal in a Mug and Chips with Everything.

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Book SynopsisENGLISH FOOD reveals the richness and surprising diversity of England''s culinary heritage. Fully updated and revised by Jane Grigson before her death in 1990, this joyful celebration of our national cuisine is a pleasure to cook from and a delight to read. ''This is the perfect English companion'' - Guardian ''ENGLISH FOOD is an anthology all who follow her recipes will want to buy for themselves...enticing from page to page'' - Spectator ''She restored pride to the subject of English food'' - Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisNigel Slater is the author of Real Fast Food, Real Fast Puddings, The 30-Minute Cook, Real Food, Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries. Real Fast Food was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while The 30-Minute Cook was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. He is the Observer's food writer and he writes a monthly column for Observer Food Monthly.Table of Contents Preface 1: A Few Points Preface 2: The Storecupboard Introduction: Introduction Part 1: Autumn 1: Blackberries 2: Plums 3: Damsons 4: Apples 5: Pears 6: Pears with Soft Cheeses 7: Pears and Blue Cheese 8: Pears with Hard Cheeses 9: Marrons Glacés 10: Chestnut Purée 11: Grapes 12: Figs 13: Dried Figs 14: The Crumble 15: Cheeses for Autumn Part 2: Winter 1: Pomegranates 2: Almonds 3: Tropical Fruits 4: Winter Orientals 5: Oranges 6: Clementines, Tangerines and Mandarins 7: Fast and Festive 8: Dates 9: Prunes 10: Cheeses For Winter Part 3: Spring 1: Eggs and Batters 2: Pineapples 3: Bananas 4: Creams and Cream Cheeses 5: Staples and Stodge 6: Ice Cream 7: Chocolate 8: Lemons 9: Cheeses for Spring Part 4: Summer 1: Cherries 2: Strawberries 3: Raspberries 4: Other Berries and Currants 5: Peaches 6: Apricots 7: The Brûlée 8: Melons 9: Cheeses for Summer Bibliography: Bibliography Acknowledgements: Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisJamie''s Kitchen guides you through tried and tested methods for classic food that''s full of flavourThis is the ultimate guide for people who love great food and want to cook. It''s packed with clear, no-nonsense advice and inspiration, as well as over 100 brand new recipes from the cookery course and the restaurant.Jamie''s Kitchen walks you through techniques like poaching, braising and pot-roasting and gives you the skill you''ll need to create beautiful, feel-good food. From delicate Citrus Seared Tuna with Crispy Noodles, Herbs and Chilli to succulent Barolo poached Fillet Steak with Celeriac Mash, there are dishes for every occasion. Jamie''s approach is honest and easy - this is not a heavy duty ''cook like a professional'' book, weighed down with facts, figures and techniques. Jamie guides you through different cooking methods - from poaching and boiling, to char-grilling and pot-roasting. Jamie Oliver encourages you to haTrade ReviewJamie's Kitchen guides you through tried and tested methods for classic food that's full of flavour * from publisher's description *Jamie offers lots of his chunky, hunky dishes for feeding the hungry, and slathers the whole lot with ladlefuls of encouragement * Daily Telegraph *This is simply brilliant cooking, and Jamie's recipes are a joy Nigel Slater * Nigel Slater *Jamie's still a class act. The food is scrumptious and easy to prepare ... should re-ignite even the laziest cook's passion for food * OK! *

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Book Synopsis''Charming, important . . . a journey of discovery'' TelegraphOver the course of a year, Robert Penn learns how to plant, harvest, thresh and mill his own wheat, in order to bake bread for his family. In returning to this pre-industrial practice, he tells the fascinating story of our relationship with bread: from the domestication of wheat in the Fertile Crescent at the dawn of civilization, to the rise of mass-produced loaves and the resurgence in homebaking today.Gathering knowledge and wisdom from experts around the world - farmers on the banks of the Nile, harvesters in the American Midwest and Parisian boulangers - Penn reconnects the joy of making and eating bread with a deep appreciation for the skill and patience required to cultivate its key ingredient. This book is a celebration of the millennia-old craft of breadmaking, and how it is woven into the story of humanity.''Compelling, vivid . . . Slow Rise will be welcomed by theTrade ReviewA modern day Thoreau . . . Rob Penn has been hand scything wheat in the Nile Delta and growing his own heritage grains * Great British Food Magazine *Compelling, vivid . . . the cyclist and former lawyer explores his enthusiasm for sourdough bread, and forgotten "landrace" wheats, as he supervises their planting, harvesting and the milling of the grain that would go into his loaf . . . Slow Rise will be welcomed by the new bread geeks -- Dan Lepard * Spectator *A wide-ranging, gloriously obsessive odyssey ... a wonderful insight into the history, culture and sheer hard work taken to make this most fundamental of human foods -- Jenny Linford * author of The Missing Ingredient *Rob Penn's enthusiasm for what he calls 'the most symbolically evocative foodstuff' is so infectious and persuasive ... a pleasingly evocative tale, told with the same rich descriptions and wistful asides that Penn bakes into all of his books * Geographical *Charming, important ... a journey of discovery -- Boudicca Fox-Leonard * Telegraph *Fascinating, compelling . . . Robert Penn's engaging account encompasses every aspect of bread, from how it fuelled entire empires to which grains he could grow on his own allotment -- David Ellis * Evening Standard *People keep rediscovering the joy of bread. In truth it never went away; it was just subverted by pappy cheaper bread ... Rob Penn celebrates what we can do to reverse this culinary serfdom -- Tim Lang * author of Feeding Britain *

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Book SynopsisTwo friends. Five months. One car. Ten provinces. Three territories. Seven islands. Eight ferries. Two flights. Over 100 incredible Canadian recipes from coast to coast and the Great White North.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about making baking worth it: simple to cook and satisfying to eat. Wholesome and indulgent - these are recipes you''ll want to make again and again. The Violet Bakery is a cake shop and café in Hackney, east London. The baking is done with simple ingredients including wholegrain flours, less refined sugars and the natural sweetness and muted colours of seasonal fruits. Everything is made in an open kitchen for people to see. Famed for its exquisite baked goods, Violet has become a destination. Owner Claire Ptak uses her Californian sensibility to devise recipes that are both nourishing and indulgent. With real thought about taste and using the purest ingredients, she has created the most flavoursome iterations of classic cakes, as well as new treats for modern palates.Discover the recipes behind the bakery that made Prince Harry and Meghan Markle''s wedding cake. Over 100 recipes include Cinnamon Buns, Mozzarella, RosemTrade ReviewTimeless elegance with a modern approach to flavours ... This book is a timeless classic in the offing -- Dale Berning Sawa * Guardian *Claire is one of my all-time favourite cake-makers, and all her baking is seasonal, beautiful, achievable, real and of course, totally delicious * Jamie Oliver *There is a little something for anyone with a sweet tooth -- Violet Henderson * Vogue *[Ptak’s] recipes are thoroughly modern and celebrate simplicity, seasonality and great taste… This book deserved to have its pages smudged with butter and dusted with flour -- Roopa Gulati, 5 stars * Time Out *An inspirational new baking book * Nigel Slater *A treasure trove of recipes * Waitrose Kitchen *The book presents the food with beguiling honesty, in beautiful photos by Kristin Perers, and the recipes turn out true to the pictures. -- Cliodhna Prendergast * Sunday Times *This is a lip-smacking collection of classic cakes and new interpretations for the discerning modern home baker * Crumbs *With sweets that are both nutritious and indulgent, the cookbook infused with California cool is sure to be a crowd pleaser -- Reenat Sinay * Evening Standard *Full of imaginative flavor combinations * Stylist *Our new favourite baking tome * Hello! Fashion Monthly *You could call it cakes for hipsters, except that it’s so uncompromising in ingredients, so lavish with the good stuff and so keen on making the taste worth the calories, it stands out from the rest -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *British baking with an American twist -- Holly Cole * Fine Dining Lovers *Wholesome and indulgent – these are recipes you’ll want to make again and again * So Darling *Wholesome to cook and satisfying to eat, with cakes that both taste great and feel good – this is a cookbook for today's baker * Mummy Pages *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPerfectly suited to our renewed penchant for baking during lockdown * Huffington Post *Sarah [is] an expert on how to cheat recipes if you are missing key ingredients * Times *Lightning-quick recipes . . . the perfect solution if you find yourself craving something sweet, but don't fancy spending an hour in the kitchen * Stylist *The queen of store cupboard baking * Huffington Post UK *These are vital hacks right now. Her coconut berry pavlova genuinely takes six minutes to make, and probably even fewer to scoff * Female First *Can't be bothered to bake? These quick 'n' easy treats are ideal . . . Got a spare lockdown six minutes? That's enough time to whip up a fantastic homemade sweet treat . . . Full of delicious bakes that will inspire you to get cooking without having to slave over a stove for hours * Sun *Miraculous-sounding baking tips . . . When it comes to baking, Rainey has a history of making the daunting and complicated suddenly seem achievable * i *Full of simple, super-speedy recipes * Prima *Does what it says on the tin. Teaches you how to creat delicious, eye-catching dishes in less time than it takes to hard boil an egg. For amateur bakers looking for a fuss-free first step, six might just be the magic number * Daily Telegraph *Brilliant. 100 mouthwatering treats that can be rustled up in six minutes flat * Daily Mirror *Packed with quick and easy recipes * Irish News *Clever hacks * Herald *Heaps of inspiration * Sunday Express *If we ever needed cake, this is the time. These are vital hacks right now * The Post *6-minute Showstoppers ticks all those boxes - cakes and bakes that barely take any effort to wow, and will satisfy that craving for something comforting and tasty * Publishers Association *PRAISE FOR THREE INGREDIENT BAKING: * - *Being a star baker? It's so simple . . . recipes that use just three ingredients to make fabulous showstoppers without any fuss * Daily Mail *We're amazed that you can make so many delicious cakes, bakes and puddings with just three ingredients! This book has it all * BBC Good Food *Three is the magic number with these quirky, easy recipes * Sainsbury's Magazine *

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

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Book SynopsisGet healthy, not high. Discover natural pain relief with expert guidance and recipes for CBD-infused edibles and self-care products.What are the facts about cannabidiol benefits, uses, and dosages? Let Dr. Rachna Patel, a US-based expert in using CBD and medical marijuana, show you how to treat a range of ailments, including anxiety, inflammation, insomnia, and chronic pain conditions, with advice on buying the right products and tailoring treatments to suit your self-care needs. Once you''re familiar with CBD, discover more than 40 cannabidiol-infused recipes, including edibles such as desserts and drinks, as well as lotion, lip balm, and other health and beauty products. Create and tailor your ideal treatment programme by choosing the remedies and CBD delivery methods that work, and control your own wellness the natural way with The CBD Oil Solution.

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Family Comforts is the much-anticipated new cookbook from Rebecca Wilson, the bestselling author, Instagram sensation and mum behind the phenomenally popular family food account @rebeccawilsonfood. With over 100 brand new, flavour-filled recipes, Rebecca shows you how to cook nutritious meals the whole family will love. From quick suppers that can be prepared in a matter of minutes to slow cooker heroes that deliver big flavours with minimal effort, joyful weekend feasts, brilliant bakes and warming desserts, Rebecca''s ingenious, easy-to-follow recipes are suitable for young children from six months, and irresistible for older siblings and adults too. Parents and carers can wean their babies and introduce them to a variety of new foods, whilst sharing the same meals alongside them. An essential for every family''s bookshelf, let Rebecca Wilson show you how to cook just once for the entire family, giving you more Trade ReviewIf you know someone who's in a rut with family meals, this is the book for them [...] packed with nutritious and easy dishes that everyone will enjoy, from babies to adults. -- Fiona Forman * BBC Good Food *

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Book SynopsisSunday Times bestselling author Rebecca Wilson shows you how to bring comfort to your table with 80 recipes for nourishing, low-cost meals perfect for all the family.From quick breakfast taquitos and curried potato pasties to satisfy the pickiest of palettes, to moreish mushroom lasagna and decadent chocolate gingerbread cake, choose from 80 recipes packed with exciting flavors that will appeal to everyone at the table from 6 months and over.Whether you want to make fresh, fruity breakfasts, light snacks and air fryer treats, hearty slow-cooked casseroles, or sumptuous desserts, Rebecca''s easy-to-follow recipes are designed to save you time and money, making the most of your favorite seasonal ingredients and store-cupboard essentials. With recipes tailor-made for Air-fryers and slow cookers, cooking once for all the family has never been simpler.With useful tips on budgeting, batch cooking, freezing and storing, easy substitutions for lots of ingredients, and catering to fussy eaters, Rebecca takes the worry out of meal planning and prep, so you can spend more quality time with the ones you love.

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Book SynopsisSpasia Dinkovski is the London-based chef and founder of Mystic Burek. Launched as a delivery service in July 2020, before expanding to a shop and café in September 2023, it is a celebration of second-generation Balkan cooking, inspired by her grandmother's recipes. An experienced chef, having worked for 15 years in professional kitchens, Spasia was voted one of the Observer Food Monthly magazine's "50 things we love in the world of food," and one of London's best pop-ups by Eater magazine. She has had features in The Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian and the Evening Standard.

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Book SynopsisAuthor: Handa Cheng was born and lived in China in the Jiangnan region until the age of 11, before moving to Paris. Having made a career in UX design, he decided to devote himself to his passion: Chinese cuisine. Through his instagram (46.7K subscribers, @chifan_paris), his newsletter, and the food tours he leads in Paris, he shares his knowledge with as many people as possible. Photography: Franck Juery lives and works in Paris. He works as a freelance photographer mainly for publishing, the music industry, the press, communication and advertising.

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Book SynopsisAnuradha Ravindranath Delhi-based food expert, she has previously written The Rice Cookbook, published by Penguin India in 2009. Her first book, however, was the definitive Tandoor: The Great Indian Barbeque, conceptualized by her father, businessman and philanthropist Ranjit Rai. In 1998, on the behalf of the Delhi Blue Pottery Trust, where she is a trustee, she published Pottery and the Legacy of Sardar Gurcharan Singh.

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Book SynopsisA title, in which, the author deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, it brings us the new foodie rules to live by.

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Book Synopsis100 delicious healthy recipes featuring Joe Wicks (aka The Body Coach) and your favourite high street restaurants, from Nando''s to Pizza Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Beans are back! Packed with even more delicious, nourishing and low-cost recipes THE HEALTHY STUDENT COOKBOOK is the bible for students who want to eat well. This time Student Beans have teamed up with the UK''s leading high street restaurants, from PizzaExpress to Wahaca, to bring you a bonus chapter on the all-time favourite student-friendly dishes with a healthy twist. There are also exclusive recipes from fitness sensation The Body Coach Joe Wicks who has specially devised the perfect meals for busy, energetic students.* Save money and keep to your weekly budget!* Impress your friends with your newfound culinary skills* Learn how to cook all your favourite dishes from top high

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Book SynopsisJoin Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot revolution with brand new techniques to level up your favorite plant-based meals Welcome to Vegan Richa’s kitchen, where hearty flavors and easy recipes are your passport to delicious, satisfying meals every day of the week. Whether you are an Instant Pot™ pro or newbie, you’ll learn how to save time and maximize the potential of your Instant Pot™ with Richa’s inventive new techniques for layered pot-in-pot cooking (Crunchwraps!)  one-pot meals (Spicy Peanut Noodles in minutes)  dump-and-done meals (comforting Wild Rice Soup and Chana Masala—no sautéing)  roasting and caramelizing (Mushroom Gyros)  and much more!  With 150 recipes from a range of global cuisines highlighting an abundance of whole foods, vegetables, and legumes, minimal oil, and no processed ingredients, you’ll use your Instant Pot for everything from breakfasts (Egg Sandwiches) to desserts (yes, cake!) to Richa’s fan favorite regional Indian specialties. Complete with myriad adaptations, swaps for allergies and special diets, and full nutritional information, Vegan Richa's Instant Pot™ Cookbook is your go-to guide for healthful, flavor-forward meals that are a breeze to get to the table. 

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Book SynopsisEvery new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more. This essential addition to every cook’s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better.Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion. “Here, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery that’s no longer under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure.” —Martha Stewart

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