Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisA gloriously evocative memoir of one family's journey from Samarkand and Riga to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. For fans of Claudia Roden, Nigella Lawson and Stanley Tucci.

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Book Synopsis Everything you need to know about gin in 128 pages, by the Gin Foundry.The perfect accompaniment to a gin & tonic, Gin Foundry have poured their expertise into one succinct expert read. Includes: The modern history of gin; How gin is made; What to look for when choosing gin; Deciphering gin labels; How to taste gin; Gin Foundry's botanical flavour wheel; Gin styles; Best cocktails for different gin styles; Fruit gins and infusions; The perfect gin & tonic; Gin Foundry’s garnish/gin pairing guide. Plus much more...

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Book SynopsisIn GREEN, bestselling cookery author Elly Pear shows you how to easily vary veggie and vegan dishes to suit your fancy, with ingenious options to make a meal speedy and simple or a bit more special. For those wanting to eat more plant-focused meals, GREEN offers over 100 easy recipes developed for either weekdays or weekends, so you’re covered for all days and occasions. The weekday recipes target speed and ease, and the weekend recipes are for when you have a bit more time and fancy something a bit special. Weekday offerings include freezable food, no-fuss traybakes and one-pot dishes for when you can’t face washing up or hands-on cooking. A meal prep section will have you sorted for the week ahead. Plus a whole load of meals you can make in 20 minutes for those nights you need great food fast. A whole host of weekend recipes offer sumptuous brunches and seasonal suppers for family and friends. Tuck into: Harissa chickpeas with za’atar, and baked feta OR with gremolata on toast Peanut spicy slaw wraps Stir fried kimchi grains with fried egg Whipped feta on toast with roasted tomatoes, basil and savoury granola Rarebit baked baby potatoes with watercress Vegan BLAT sandwich with umami mayo Jalapeño brine French toast crumpets Whether you are already vegetarian or vegan, or just want to eat a bit less meat, GREEN serves up tasty, flexible fare, all of which is meat-free, and half is vegan.

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Book SynopsisBecome obsessed with the delicious drink you love to eat!The tasty and highly Instagrammable trend making waves around the globe can now be made in the comfort of your own home. This delicious and definitive recipe book, from innovative international bubble tea brand Bubbleology, brings the tantalising taste of boba pearls right to your doorstep, combining the science of bubble tea with fun and stylish recipes you can explore with friends and family.Mixing Asian influences with western favourites, this colourful book introduces 50 stunning recipes for all tastes and occasions. Learn how to cook the perfect tapioca, craft cream crowns and create your favourite bubble tea recipes. Recipes include classics such as Matcha Milk Tea and Mango Fruit Tea, Bubbleology's signature drinks like the Genie, Mermaid and Pixie and even Bubble Tea Cocktails and Mocktails.The Bubble Tea Book covers all you need to know about making bubble tea with tips on everything from how to achieve the perfect sugar and ice levels to how to mix flavours to create your own unique recipes. Discover the wonderful world of bubble tea!

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Book SynopsisDemystify the world of whisky.Whisky experts Nick Morgan and The Whisky Exchange open the lid on the whisky industry, revealing what makes one of the world's simplest spirits just so popular. Everything You Need to Know About Whisky will answer all of your burning questions; from what makes the perfect scotch and how to drink it like a pro to an exploration of distilleries around the world and their fascinating (often scandalous) histories. This indispensable guide is filled with insider tips on finding your new favourite bottle and brewing up the very best whisky based cocktails - essential reading for all whisky fans, novices and experts alike.

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Book Synopsis**AN OBSERVER FOOD BOOK OF 2023** **A NEW YORK TIMES BEST COOKBOOK OF 2023**'Absolutely enchanting' Nigella Lawson 'Delightful' Nigel SlaterWhether it's for ourselves, to show love for a child, friend or partner, or to celebrate a rite of passage, there is no denying the incredible effect that cakes can have. Claire Ptak started baking as a child, taught by her mum and grandma, and has now been running her own food business, Violet Cakes, for nearly two decades.This book is a collection of her formative baking stories and tips and current favourite recipes - what she is baking throughout the day, for any occasion. From Brown Sugar Victoria Sponge, Chocolate Violet Babka Buns, Tahini Halva Brownies, and English Angel Cakes that are perfect for a birthday party to Ras el Hanout Snickerdoodles, Coconut Pudding Cake and Black Tea and Poppy Seed Muffins, you'll find bakes that are perfect for making every day delicious and memorable. You'll even find the recipe for Prince Harry and Megan Markle's famous Lemon and Elderflower Wedding Cake.These 85 recipes - from cakes to cookies and puddings to savoury bakes - are a reminder that baking is, in its own way, a love story too.'Marvellous... a ravishing trove of recipes and baker's lore' Jeremy Lee 'My favourite baker ... A Violet recipe always works perfectly' Anna Jones 'Generous, intuitive, beautiful' Laila GoharTrade ReviewThis is an absolutely enchanting book ... I could eat any of these recipes at any time of the day or night ... every page delights * Nigella Lawson, author of 'Cook, Eat, Repeat' *This ravishing trove of recipes and baker's lore is a testament to years of practice and endeavour ... a marvellous achievement * Jeremy Lee, author of 'Cooking' *Claire is my favourite baker. I know so many of these recipes will become favourites baked again and again. A Violet recipe always works perfectly. * Anna Jones, author of 'One: Pot, Pan, Planet' *Claire's desserts are more than just a conclusion to a great meal; they're bites of special memories for me... Her cakes have been at the center of some of our most cherished family moments. * Megan Markle, Duchess of Sussex *Amazing recipes and heartfelt stories * Christopher Kane, Creative Director and Founder of Christopher Kane *I want to read, cook and devour the gorgeous food of brilliant Claire * Ruth Rogers, author of the 'River Cafe Cookbook' *There is a collection of sweet recipes for spring from Claire Ptak's delightful new book Love is Pink Cake, including a brown sugar sponge cake, vegan chocolate chip cookies, and treacle tart. Claire has also given us a very delicious recipe for a dessert of muscat wine and raspberries, which I have already bookmarked for my own Easter lunch. * Nigel Slater, Observer Food Monthly *Claire's recipes are generous, intuitive, and beautiful. This is a celebration of life, and the bounty of the earth. You will feel as though an old friend is taking you by the hand and teaching you how to make the perfect fluffy blueberry muffin. Pull up a chair. Claire is the friend everybody needs in their life. * Laila Gohar *Claire Ptak is the coolest girl I know. She makes baking sexy ... in a wolrd of saccharine this is the antidote * Fiona Leahy *In her new cookbook Love is a Pink Cake, Claire Ptak elevates baking to an art form... Beyond the recipes proper, though, it's the transferable wisdom that makes Love Is A Pink Cake invaluable. You will learn how to grow geraniums on your windowsill and bake with their leaves; discover that soaking poppy seeds in black tea brings out their flavour; and come to realise that it's worth deseeding Fragola grapes for their deep purple colour and incredible sweetness. And you will find that even the classics - yellow sheet cake with chocolate frosting, treacle tart with whipped cream - can be improved upon by following Ptak's advice. * Hailey Maitland, British Vogue *Claire Ptak's brilliant new cookbook mixes the best of her acclaimed British bakery with her roots in Northern California ... Her command of flavours and textures and the outright beauty of her creations has made her one of London's best-loved bakers, sought after by Hackney residents and royalty alike. * Killian Fox, Observer Food Monthly *A treasure trove of baking * Appetite Magazine *BOOK OF THE MONTH ... Owner of East London's Violet Bakery, ex-Chez Panisse pastry chef and baker of cakes for royals, Claire Ptak has credentials that are as impressive as this beautiful book. It's divided to reflect the two sides of her life, with recipes such as black tea poppy seed muffins from her California birthplace, and apricot, chamocile and honey scones from her English home. The book is full of recipes that celebrate the seasons, and Claire introduces you to her favourite growers. There are plenty of tips to build confidence and improve technique too. * Mark Diacono, Delicious Magazine *

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Book SynopsisJoin Lady Carnarvon as she opens the gates to Highclere Castle, the 'real Downton Abbey', and discover how the iconic British landmark celebrates and changes each season.This book reveals the treasures within Highclere Castle's land and estates: Georgian architecture, follies, secret gardens, the monks' garden, wildflower meadows and the woods of enchantment. Alongside history and anecdotes, this book also details sumptuous recipes for dishes inspired by local, seasonal produce, such as Heritage Tomato Tart, Highclere Baked Figs with Goats Cheese, and Honeyed Winter Vegetable Salad.Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography, Seasons at Highclere is full of gastronomical delights, the stories of the treasures within Highclere Castle's grounds, untold secrets from the castle's archives and much more. This is the perfect gift or keepsake, and a book to be cherished for years to come.

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Book Synopsis'This cookbook is full of some of TikTok's biggest trends, displaying innovative cooking and fun dishes to make at home' - Gordon and Tilly RamsayFeaturing both viral and brand-new recipes from many of the community's most beloved TikTok food creators, find tried-and-tested #simplerecipes for the hottest dishes, from THE FLUFFIEST #cloudbread to THE MOST DELICIOUS #fetapasta recipe to THE BEST #bakedoats. Along with over 60 fun and delicious recipes to make - from more than 40 food creators - you'll find a scannable QR code that will take you straight to the creator's TikTok page!Discover the exciting new recipes predicted to be THE next viral trends - find them here first!

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Book SynopsisHealthy never looked so beautiful.A simple, beautiful cookbook to help you eat a rainbow of fruit and veg.Rebel Recipes' Niki Webster, shares 40 quick, easy and colourful one-bowl vegan meals including the delicious Lazy Weekend Brunch Bowl, Sweet Potato Harissa Soup, restorative Miso Noodle Broth and Spiced Blood Orange Posset, for perfectly balanced, nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts.It's easy to enjoy tasty, vibrant fresh vegetables all year round and every day.

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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST BOOK FROM THE SOCIAL MEDIA BAKING STAR WITH 10 MILLION FOLLOWERS.100 easy and delicious recipes, including brand-new creations as well as the most popular posts from online.I'm Eloise, known online as Fitwaffle, and welcome to my first book! I've collected 100 of my most-loved and brand-new recipes to make baking so simple.Find fifty 3-ingredient recipes, including my crowd-pleasing Cookies and Cream Cake and delicious Chocolate Caramel Fudge, plus all of your favourite 4- and 5-ingredient recipes including Speculoos Ice Cream and a cinnamon roll made in a mug! Finally, you'll find a chapter of my most popular special occasion bakes that need a few more ingredients but are totally worth it!

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Book SynopsisWhether served on toast, a baked potato, or as part of a delicious morning fry up, Beanz are one of the nation's favourite ingredients. But there's far more to Beanz than meets the eye. Perfect for Beanz lovers of all ages, this delightful collection of recipes is packed with delicious twists on family favourites featuring the ultimate store cupboard superhero. The Heinz Baked Beanz Book has buckets of recipes to choose from, featuring brilliant breakfasts, scrumptious sandwiches and midweek meal marvels. And with plenty of veggie and vegan options, you can cook up a Beanz feast for all the family. With 30 delicious new recipes for brunches, lunches, and quick dinners as well as superb side dishes and weekend suppers, include marvellous morning options such as Full English Fritatta or Spanish-style Baked Eggs; for lunch why not try the warming Smoked Cheddar Melt or dive into a Beanz-in-a-hole Sandwich; get spicy with a Beanz Curry or Chipotle Chicken Casserole; up your spud game with Boston Beanz Jackets and delight the kids (and the grown- up-kids!) by making the famous and until now sadly missed Beanz pizza Beautifully designed and illustrated with specially commissioned photography, fascinating memorabilia, vintage adverts from the Heinz archive, fun beanz facts and famous fans. This the perfect, irresistible gift for every beanz fan you know.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to The Periodic Table of Wine! Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find Chardonnay to Shiraz - grape varieties and wine names, as you would find wine in shops, arranged following the logical ordering of The Periodic Table of Elements. Wine expert Sarah Rowland has arranged 127 wines by their essential colour, aroma and flavour properties, from white to rose to red and including sparkling, fortified and sweet wines too. The result is an engaging pocket guide to wine that makes navigating wine lists and off-licence shelves hassle free and easy for anyone. Do you tend to stick to what you know and like? Find your favourite wine in the table and, in theory, you should like all the other wines in the same column and also the wines immediately to the left or right, regardless of colour, because they all share characteristics you'll enjoy. Then find out why they are similar, how to enjoy them, what to pair them with and even more wines to try in this expert guide.

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Book SynopsisStep inside the curious world of Hendrick's Gin and perfect the peculiar alchemy of cocktail making. Distilled in a gloriously inefficient way, Hendrick's is world renowned for its signature infusion of rose and cucumber. Since opening its very own Gin Palace on the south west coast of Scotland in 2018, Hendrick's has innovated a whole range of new gins, each with their own fresh flavour.Now readers can not only perfect the Classic Hendrick's Gin & Tonic, but explore a unique variety of unusual flavours and surprising serves. Join Global Ambassador and juniper aficionado Ally Martin as he explores the 11 key botanicals used to make Hendrick's and crafts the perfect cocktails to celebrate each flavour. Expect elevated versions of old favourites - from martinis and gimlets to negronis - as well as more complex cocktails to delight novices and experts alike.Dipping into summer stunners, winter warmers, and a variety of curious ingredients, readers will discover the versatility of Hendrick's gins, and be charmed by the playful creations on show. With chapters on sumptuous sharers perfect for hosting friends, trickier concoctions to enchant and astound, and tantalising toasts to celebrate something special, the Curious Cocktail Cabinet will prepare cocktail adventurers for any occasion. With the perfect gin cocktail for everyone, this is the ultimate addition to any drinks trolley.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller_____________For decades, the diet wars have pitted advocates for the low-carb, high-fat paleo diet against advocates of the exclusively plant-based vegan diet and dozens of other diets leaving most of us bewildered and confused. For those of us on the sidelines, trying to figure out which approach is best has been nearly impossible - both extreme diets have unique benefits and drawbacks. But how can it be, we've asked desperately, that our only options are bacon and butter three times a day or endless kale salads? How do we eat to reverse disease, optimal health, longevity and performance. How do we eat to reverse climate change? There must be a better way!Fortunately, there is. With The Pegan Diet, a food is medicine approach, Mark Hyman explains how to take the best aspects of the paleo diet (good fats, limited refined carbs, limited sugar) and combine them with the vegan diet (lots and lots of fresh, healthy veggies) to create a delicious diet that is not only good for your brain and your body, but also good for the planet.Featuring 30 recipes, and plenty of infographics illustrating the concepts, The Pegan Diet offers a balanced and easy-to-follow approach to eating that will help you get, and stay, fit, healthy, focused, and happy - for life.'Now, more than ever, we need to utilize the power of food to help our society overcome the epidemic of chronic disease. The Pegan Diet offers an easy-to-implement solution for anyone to get started on their health journey using 21 basic principles that show how we can use food as medicine.' Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive GlobalTrade ReviewIf you are tired of the diet wars that pit one trend against another, you'll be overjoyed at The Pegan Diet, Mark Hyman's latest masterpiece on food and health. In it, you'll learn how to combine the best of the paleo and vegan diets to prevent disease, heal the body, and soothe the soul. This book is a true roadmap for anyone who wants to apply the food as medicine approach to their health. -- Dr William W. Li, author of Eat to Beat DiseaseRead this book right now to learn how to use food as medicine. Dr Mark Hyman has the rare ability to show you how to eat in order to feel better while also fixing our food system from the ground up! -- Dave Asprey, author of The Bulletproof DietNow, more than ever, we need to utilize the power of food to help our society overcome the epidemic of chronic disease. The Pegan Diet offers an easy-to-implement solution for anyone to get started on their health journey using 21 basic principles that show how we can use food as medicine. -- Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive GlobalIf you want to eat for longevity, brain health and gut health, this is the book for you. Dr Hyman will show you how what you put on your fork three times a day is the most powerful tool you have to transform your health and the health of our planet. -- Eva MendesOne of Dr Hyman's greatest attributes is the ability to change his mind and advice when new evidence and studies prompt course corrections in his recommendations. This humble and laudable ability is on display in The Pegan Diet, where hard and fast 'rules' give way to savvy, doable guidelines for achieving optimal short and long-term health. If great eating advice, without the 'my way or the highway' philosophy, is what you seek, buy this book! -- Dr Steven R. Gundry, author of The Plant ParadoxThe line between medicine and food is thinner than people think. Both go into the body, where they affect the overall health of the organism. Mark Hyman understands that, and wants to make sure that you do, too. His new book combines aspects of other diets you may have heard of, paleo and vegan, to develop a new way of living and eating. I prescribe this book! -- QuestloveDr Hyman has done it again. By framing food as medicine, The Pegan Diet takes an innovative and important approach to wellness. This prescription will not only help prevent disease, it also has the real potential to dramatically reduce healthcare costs by getting to the root cause of disease. -- Congressman Tim Ryan

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Book SynopsisHealing Your Thyroid Naturally is a no-nonsense guide about the impact of food and diets on healing your thyroid. Dr Emily Lipinski, a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, incorporates the latest research in thyroid health and provides easy dietary guidance to help you on your journey to thyroid balance. With chapters such as 'The Iodine Debate', 'Food Sensitivities' and 'Going Gluten Free', Healing your Thyroid Naturally highlights many topics that are integral to understanding how food impacts thyroid health.Through her own journey with Hypothyroidism, Dr Emily Lipinski learned that healing the thyroid requires much more than just medication. Combining her medical background with her love of food and passion for natural approaches she has helped herself, and countless patients, to regain control over their thyroid problems.

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Book Synopsis'Beautiful... This book is absolutely awash with recipes that will delight and surprise' --twochubbycubsDiscover 100 mouth-watering recipes under 600 calories to help any home cook create simple, healthy, meals that are satisfying, PACKED with flavour and slimming-friendly. Bursting with delicious recipes for hearty breakfasts, satisfying lunches and comforting dinners, Slimming & Tasty will keep you and your family full and happy throughout the day without compromising your slimming journey.For weekdays when you're short on time, you'll find speedy breakfasts you can make the night before, such as Tiramisu Overnight Oats or Banoffee Weetabix, and prep-ahead lunchboxes like Sushi Roll in a Bowl or Chicken and Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. For weekends tuck into lazy brunches like savory Cheesy Hash Brown Waffles or a sweet Blueberry and Apple Breakfast Crumble. You'll also find plenty of recipes for satisfying dinners and simple-but-tasty traybakes you'll look forward to every evening of the week.Latoyah Egerton, creator of Sugar Pink Food, is also the 'Queen of the Fakeaway', and she shares her favourite recipes for satisfying cravings for a cheeky Friday night takeaway, such as healthier versions of a Fried Chicken Feast, Fish and Chips, Lo Mein Noodles, and Lamb Bhuna Curry, to name a few.And for those who want some extra help on their slimming journey, you'll find a low-calorie 7-Day Healthy Meal Plan to get you feeling motivated and inspired to cook nutritious and delicious meals at home. You'll quickly discover that slimming doesn't need to be bland or boring!

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Book SynopsisStar baker Fitwaffle (10 million followers) brings you 100 easy cakes and bakes that can all be made in the same tin.I'm Eloise - known online as Fitwaffle - and I've created 100 delicious recipes that can all be made in a 20cm square tin. I've included the most popular bakes and no-bakes from my social media, as well as brand-new ones that I know you'll love.There are lots of recipes with less than 5 ingredients, such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Magic Bars and Speculoos Cheesecake, as well as show-stopping creations to wow your friends and family, including Unicorn Fudge and my epic Chocolate-Stuffed Brookies. I've also created some seasonal bakes for special occasions - but you'll want to make my Gooey Easter Egg Brownies all year round! Sunday Times bestseller February 2023

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Book SynopsisTikTok Made Me Bake It!Packed with the internet's most-loved recipes including Anti-gravity Cake, Rainbow Cupcakes, Bronuts and Cookie Pies, Bakes That Break The Internet is your guide to recreating the decadent and indulgent snacks from your For You Page at home.From nostalgic treats like Jammie Dodger Ice Cream and School Dinner Cake to jaw-dropping desserts like Nutella Freakshakes and Faultline Cake, @TheBakingExplorer shows us the simple recipes and techniques to impress your friends and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Book Synopsis‘There really is such a thing as THE best peanut butter.. and that's ManiLife. I am hooked on it.’ Yotam OttolenghiPeanut butter is good for so much more than toast - unleash the potential of your jar with these sweet and savoury, smooth and crunchy recipes from ManiLife.ManiLife's single-estate peanuts are sourced from Córdoba, Argentina, then roasted and blended in small batches for an award-winning flavour. They are the most awarded peanut butter brand, with 19 Great Taste Stars across their range.Find 75 new recipes for all occasions, from speedy Black Bean Peanut Butter Dal and a Samosa Sandwich to flashy Charred Broccoli Tikka Masala and Nutty Lamb Moussaka. You'll be covered for sweet treats too, with bangers such as Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade and PB Panna Cotta as well as simple sweets like Miso Caramel Peanut Brownies and Fluffernutter Cookies.ManiLife's mission is to make the best tasting product and to bring people together through inspiring them to use it in recipes, every day. They are absolutely a brand for food lovers - if you love food there is only one peanut butter.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 80 delicious recipes has you and your family covered for Ramadan. With dishes that everyone will enjoy, it includes chapters focused on making cooking easy, quick and even healthy. Whether you're looking to cook ahead and make a batch recipe that will see you through the week, or rustle up something nutritious after sunset, there's something for everyone in this beautifully photographed cookbook.Example chapters and recipes include: One Pot Wonders (Masala Prawns & Rice, Easy Dahl with Chapati)Make It Healthier (Grilled Chipotle Chicken Skewers, Lemon & Herb Cod Parcels)Crowd-Pleasing Bites (Lamb Samosas, Veggie Paneer Spring Rolls)Bake It Easy (Rose & Pistachio Shortbread, Orange & Almond Loaf)Drinks (Mango Lassi, Coconut and Chocolate Milkshake)

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Book SynopsisTigga Mac is an Aussie cake decorator who has become a viral phenomenon for her incredible decorating skills and iconic voiceovers. Tigga created the perfect hook in her online content with her signature catch phrase "Okie Dokie," and her social media audience has grown into a following of over three million people across multiple platforms. Tigga began her decorating journey with her best mate Katie in their own tiny kitchen over five years ago. Katie could bake. Tigga could decorate. Combining these two ingredients allowed their dream of owning their own business to become a reality. Being completely self-taught and having a more down-to-earth approach to the art of cake decorating has given Tigga and Katie the unique opportunity to open the doors of cake decorating to the masses. Despite Tigga becoming well-known for her highly skilled hyper-realistic designs, both she and Katie want cake decorating and custom-themed cakes to be accessible to everyone.

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Book SynopsisShake up your next film night with Sleepless in Sangria. A charming cocktail book bringing the magic of romantic comedies to your glass with 60 delicious recipes inspired by your favourite movies.From '10 Things I Hate About Woo Woo' to When Harry Met Daquiri', each recipe captures the essence of the most iconic romcom moments, adding a nostalgic twist to your next night in. Whether you're a fan of beloved classics like There's Something about (Bloody) Mary' or crave a slightly more modern sip on Crazy Shandy Love', this book has a drink for every romcom obsessive.With gorgeous illustrations, easy-to-follow instructions and a romcom checklist included at the back, this loveable gift book has the cocktail meet cute you've been waiting for.

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Book SynopsisDelicious drinks with a slow burnWith 60 toe-curling tipples and scrumptious spritzes inspired by your favourite romantic stories, realms and tropes, A Coupe of Thorns and Rosé is the perfect companion to add some serious spice to your reading nook or bookclub.Whether you fancy an Atlas Spritz to toast to bitter rivals, a High Lady Between The Sheets to serve your Shadow Daddy, or an Empyrean Espresso Martini to bond over, this book has a drink for every romantasy fan (even Tam stans - try the Green-eyed Fairy).With beautiful illustrations throughout, simple methods and a reading checklist, this is an absolute must for any TBR.

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Book SynopsisWinner, 2019 IACP Award, Best Book of the Year, InternationalNamed one of the Best Cookbooks of the Year / Best Cookbooks to Gift by the New York Times, Food & Wine, Saveur, Rachael Ray Every Day, National Geographic, The Guardian and more“Truly insider access, an authentic look at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the world.” —José Andrés Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Basque Country not only boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than any other region in the world, but its unique confluence of mountain and sea, values and tradition, informs every bite of its soulful cuisine, from pintxos to accompany a glass of wine to the elbows-on-the-table meals served in its legendary eating clubs. Yet Basque Country is more than a little inaccessible—shielded by a unique language and a distinct culture, it’s an enigma to most outsiders. Until now. Marti Buckley, an American chef, journalist, and passionate Basque transplant, unlocks the mysteries of this culinary world by bringing together its intensely ingredient-driven recipes with stories of Basque customs and the Basque kitchen, and vivid photographs of both food and place. And surprise: this is food we both want to eat and can easily make. It’s not about exotic ingredients or flashy techniques. It’s about mind-set—how to start with that just-right fish or cut of meat or peak-of-ripeness tomato and coax forth its inherent depth of flavor. It’s the marriage of simplicity and refinement, and the joy of cooking for family and friends.Trade Review“Buckley evokes the spirit of the Basque people through cultural insight and classic recipes.”—National Geographic, Inspiring Books to Gift Travelers “This book gives you a true taste of northern Spain, including an entire section devoted to pintxos, the snacks served at Basque Country bars. . . . The little bites are so good that they may inspire a New Year’s resolution: Throw more cocktail parties! —Rachael Ray Every Day, The Best Cookbooks to Gift This Year “Part cultural history and part recipe revelation. . . . Unfussy and seasoned with tradition.”—Garden Gun“Both a guidebook and a cookbook. . . . Richly illustrated with photographs of the people and places, it provides a surprisingly thorough introduction to Basque history, language and food values, which in turn illuminate the wheres and whys of the traditional recipes [Buckley] shares, sometimes for the first time anywhere.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Delightful . . . a well-researched set of accessible Basque recipes.”—Publishers Weekly “Marti is an Alabama girl with the heart of a Basque. Her book takes you inside the homes, bars, restaurants, and even the txokos (the private dining clubs) of Basque Country in a way that Americans have never seen before. This is truly insider access, an authentic look at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the world.”—José Andrés “Basque Country is one of the most heartfelt, exciting books on food I’ve seen; Marti Buckley makes you fall in love with the unique, real, and rustic flavors and textures of Basque Country, where the pursuit of something great to eat is given cult-like status. There is a purity and honesty to the writing and to these recipes. I will cook from and return to this book time and time again.”—Frank Stitt, chef/owner of Highlands Bar Grill “This collection of recipes . . . whisk[s] us straight to our grandmother’s table and the dining societies, restaurants, bars, and grill houses of Basque Country.”—from the foreword by Bittor Arginzoniz, chef/owner of Etxebarri “Marti Buckley has uncovered the roots of Basque cooking in this thorough, beautiful book that honors the soul of our cuisine.”—Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, chefs/owners of Restaurante Arzak “Buckley compiles so many of my childhood favorite recipes to create a truly classic Basque repertoire. You’ll be transported to Sunday bar crawls, snowy-day bean stews, summer-day anchovy feasts, and Basque Country’s distinct seasons. It’s a thorough look at the Basque cooking philosophy as well as a true portrait of my ancient culture.”—Aran Goyoaga, creator of Cannelle et Vanille and author of Small Plates Sweet Treats

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Book SynopsisA celebration of Japan''s vegan and vegetarian traditions with 100 vegan recipes.Kansha is an expression of gratitude for nature’s gifts and the efforts and ingenuity of those who transform nature’s bounty into marvelous food. The spirit of kansha, deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy and practice, encourages all cooks to prepare nutritionally sound and aesthetically satisfying meals that avoid waste, conserve energy, and preserve our natural resources. In these pages, with kansha as credo, Japan culinary authority Elizabeth Andoh offers more than 100 carefully crafted vegan recipes. She has culled classics from shōjin ryōri, or Buddhist temple cuisine (Creamy Sesame Pudding, Glazed Eel Look-Alike); gathered essentials of macrobiotic cooking (Toasted Hand-Pressed Brown Rice with Hijiki, Robust Miso); selected dishes rooted in history (Skillet-Scrambled Tofu with Leafy Greens, Pungent Pickles); and included inventive modern fare (Eggplant Sushi, Tōfu-Tōfu Burgers).  Decades of living immersed in Japanese culture and years of culinary training have given Andoh a unique platform from which to teach. She explains basic cutting techniques, cooking methods, and equipment that will help you enhance flavor, eliminate waste, and speed meal preparation. Then she demystifies ingredients that are staples in Japanese pantries that will boost your kitchen repertoire—vegan or omnivore—to new heights.

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Book SynopsisThe renowned baking instructor distills professional techniques down to the basics, delivering artisan bread recipes that anyone with flour and a fridge can bake with ease. Reinhart begins with the simplest French bread, then moves on to familiar classics such as ciabatta, pizza dough, and soft sandwich loaves, and concludes with fresh specialty items like pretzels, crackers, croissants, and bagels. Each recipe is broken into "Do Ahead" and "On Baking Day" sections, making every step—from preparation through pulling pans from the oven—a breeze, whether you bought your loaf pan yesterday or decades ago. These doughs are engineered to work flawlessly for busy home bakers: most require only a straightforward mixing and overnight fermentation. The result is reliably superior flavor and texture on par with loaves from world-class artisan bakeries, all with little hands-on time. America''s favorite baking instructor and innovator Peter Reinhart offers time-saving techniques accompanied by full-color, step-by-step photos throughout so that in no time you''ll be producing fresh batches of Sourdough Baguettes, 50% and 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaves, Soft and Crusty Cheese Bread, English Muffins, Cinnamon Buns, Panettone, Hoagie Rolls, Chocolate Cinnamon Babka, Fruit-Filled Thumbprint Rolls, Danish, and Best-Ever Biscuits.  Best of all, these high-caliber doughs improve with a longer stay in the fridge, so you can mix once, then portion, proof, and bake whenever you feel like enjoying a piping hot treat.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning wine writer Alice Feiring presents an all-new way to look at the world of wine. While grape variety is important, a surprising amount of information about flavour and composition can be gleaned from a region’s soil. Feiring’s guide makes it simple to find wines you’ll love. Breaking new ground and revealing new connections, The Dirty Guide to Wine organises wines not by grape, not by region, not by New or Old World, but by soil. The same winning qualities found in a Bordeaux might be found in a Californian Chardonnay. Feiring provides a clarifying account of the traditions and techniques of wine-tasting, demystifying the practice and introducing a whole new way to enjoy wine to sommeliers and novice drinkers alike.Trade Review"... as with all of Feiring’s writing, the intention goes beyond data to a place where passion is discovered through perspective." -- Imbibe"Two fairly heavyweight books on the subject of organic, biodynamic and natural wines will certainly provide reading – and discussion – way past the 12th night. American author and natural wine advocate Alice Feiring’s book is not about natural wine per se, but about vineyard soils. The Dirty Guide to Wine is full of contentious opinion, discussing the ‘effect’ of different soil types and recommending wines based on that." -- Wine gift ideas for Christmas 2017 - Wine Pages"... it can only be a wretchedly jaded or incurious enophile who fails to find in Feiring’s writings ample invitations for discovery and discussion." -- World of Fine Wine

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Book SynopsisLauren Chattman presents simple and delicious recipes made from only the most wholesome ingredients. The heavenly creations include Citrus Pound Cake, Raspberry Yellow Cake Squares and Mississippi Mud Cake. Designed with the busy baker in mind, this intoxicating cookbook shows how to make long-lasting cakes in very little time. Few things are as satisfying as a sweet snack that's mouth-wateringly moist. So skip the cookie jar and head for the cake keeper. In "Cake Keeper Cakes", Lauren Chattman presents simple and delicious recipes that stand up to everyday eating. Made from only the most wholesome ingredients, the heavenly creations include Espresso-Hazelnut Bundt Cake, Banana and Bittersweet Chocolate Cake, Citrus Pound Cake, Raspberry Yellow Cake Squares and Mississippi Mud Cake. Designed with the busy baker in mind, this intoxicating cookbook shows how to make long-lasting cakes in very little time.

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Book SynopsisIdeal cookbook for many health conditions: The gluten-free Vegan is a ground-breaking cookbook, combining both special diets for healthier, allergy-free eating. Millions of Americans have health conditions like celiac disease, fibromyalgia, or food allergies that require a gluten- and/or dairy-restricted diet. In addition, going vegetarian/vegan is fast becoming mainstream, and many vegans are also looking to cut gluten from their diet. The gluten-free Vegan offers solutions for anyone seeking a tasty approach to healthier eating. Quick, easy, and delicious recipes: Written by a food-allergy sufferer and gourmet cook, this collection includes more than 150 healthy recipes for a wide range of dishes that are both gluten-free and vegan. The cookbook also includes guidelines of each dietary restriction, information on sugars, raw foods and organic foods, advice on ingredient preparation, quick-cooking tips, and resources for easily finding ingredients.

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Book SynopsisThe debut cookbook from one of the most celebrated restaurants in Canada, featuring inventive twists on French market cuisine, plus spirited anecdotes and lush photography.Earning rave reviews for their unforgettable approach, Joe Beef co-owners/chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin push the limits of traditional French cuisine with over 125 recipes (nearly all of them photographed) for hearty dishes infused with irreverent personality. The Strip Loin Steak comes complete with ten variations, Kale for a Hangover wisely advises the cook to eat and then go to bed, and the Marjolaine includes tips for welding your own cake mold. Joe Beef’s most popular dishes are also represented, such as Spaghetti Homard-Lobster, Foie Gras Breakfast Sandwich, Pork Fish Sticks, and Pojarsky de Veau (a big, moist meatball served on a bone). The coup de grâce is the Smorgasbord—Joe Beef’s version of a Scandinavian open-faced sandwich—with thirty different toppings.Featuring lively stories and illustrations showcasing gangsters, oysters, Canadian railroad dining car food, the backyard smoker, and more, this nostalgic yet utterly modern cookbook is a groundbreaking guide to living an outstanding culinary life.

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Book SynopsisThe long-awaited cookbook featuring 100 recipes from James Beard award-winning chef Charles Phan’s beloved San Francisco Vietnamese restaurant, The Slanted Door. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Charles Phan opened The Slanted Door in San Francisco in 1995, inspired by the food of his native Vietnam. Since then, The Slanted Door has grown into a world-class dining destination, and its accessible, modern take on classic Vietnamese dishes is beloved by diners, chefs, and critics alike. The Slanted Door is a love letter to the restaurant, its people, and its food. Featuring stories in addition to its most iconic recipes, The Slanted Door both celebrates a culinary institution and allows home cooks to recreate its excellence.

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Book SynopsisOne of the country''s most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup.Blue Bottle Coffee Company has quickly become one of America’s most celebrated roasters. Famous for its complex and flavorful coffees, Blue Bottle delights its devoted patrons with exquisite pour-overs, delicious espressi, and specialized brewing methods. Yet as coffee production becomes more sophisticated with specialized extraction techniques and Japanese coffee gadgets, the new artisan coffees can seem out of reach. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee explains this new world from farm to cup, exploring the bounty of beans available and the intricate steps that go into sourcing raw coffee from around the globe. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman coaches you through brewing the perfect cup of coffee, using methods as diverse as French press, nel drip, siphon, and more to produce the best flavor. For coffee lovers who want to roll up their sleeves and go deeper, Freeman explains step by step how to roast beans at home using standard kitchen tools—just like he did when starting out. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee also introduces a home technique for cupping, the industry method of tasting coffees for quality control, so you can hone your taste and share your meticulously roasted coffee with friends. Rounding out the book are more than thirty inventive recipes from Blue Bottle pastry chef and former Miette bakery owner Caitlin Freeman that incorporate coffee or just taste particularly good with coffee, such as Saffron Vanilla Snickerdoodles, Stout Coffee Cake with Pecan-Caraway Streusel, Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream, Coffee Panna Cotta, and more. With more than one hundred stunning photographs showing coffee’s journey from just-harvested cherry to perfect drink, this distinctive and deep guide to the new breed of amazing coffees from one of the top artisan coffee makers will change the way you think about—and drink—coffee.

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Book SynopsisAn authentic guide to the festive, mouthwatering sweets of Southern Italy, including regional specialties that are virtually unknown in the US, as well as variations on more popular desserts such as cannoli, biscotti, and gelato. As a follow-up to her acclaimed My Calabria, Rosetta Costantino collects 75 favorite desserts from her Southern Italian homeland, including the regions of Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. These areas have a history of rich traditions and tasty, beautiful desserts, many of them tied to holidays and festivals. For example, in the Cosenza region of Calabria, Christmas means plates piled with grispelle (warm fritters drizzled with local honey) and pitta ''mpigliata (pastries filled with walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon). For the feast of Carnevale, Southern Italians celebrate with bugie ("liars"), sweet fried dough dusted in powdered sugar, meant to tattle on those who sneak off with them by leaving a wispy trail of sugar. With fail-proof recipes and information on the desserts'' cultural origins and context, Costantino illuminates the previously unexplored confectionary traditions of this enchanting region.

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Book Synopsis2016 James Beard Award nominee, 2016 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) nominee for Best International Cookbook, and 2016 Art of Eating Prize longlist finalistBringing the best of Scandinavian home-cooking into your kitchen, Fire and Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking offers over 100 delicious recipes that showcase this region’s most beloved sweet and savory dishes.  Scandinavia is a region of extremes—where effortlessly chic design meets rugged wilderness, and perpetual winter nights are followed by endless days of summer—and Fire and Ice proves that Scandinavian cuisine is no exception. Founding editor of Gastronomica and the West’s leading culinary authority on the cuisines of the European North, Darra Goldstein explores the rich cultural history and culinary traditions of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. From the bold aroma of smoked arctic char to the delicate flavor of saffron buns, and from the earthy taste of chanterelle soup to the fragrant aroma of raspberry-rose petal jam, this beautifully curated cookbook features over 100 inspiring and achievable recipes that introduce home cooks to the glorious and diverse flavors of Nordic cooking.

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Book SynopsisA handsome and comprehensive bartending guide for professional and home bartenders that includes history, lore, and 115 recipes. The Essential Bar Book is full of indispensable information about everything boozy that’s good to drink. This easy-to-navigate A-to-Z guide covers it all, from the tools of the trade to the history and mythology behind classic and modern drinks, and features 115 recipes for the world’s most important cocktails.

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Book SynopsisThe 40th anniversary edition of one of the New York Times'' ten best-selling cookbooks of all time offers recipes for healthy, seasonal, vegetarian meals, including Antipasto, Eggplant Curry, Apricot-Almond Bread and Cardamom Coffee Cake. Original. 40,000 first printing.

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Book SynopsisA narrative history of the craft cocktail renaissance, written by a New York Times cocktail writer and one of the foremost experts on the subject.A Proper Drink is the first-ever book to tell the full, unflinching story of the contemporary craft cocktail revival. Award-winning writer Robert Simonson interviewed more than 200 key players from around the world, and the result is a rollicking (if slightly tipsy) story of the characters—bars, bartenders, patrons, and visionaries—who in the last 25 years have changed the course of modern drink-making. The book also features a curated list of about 40 cocktails—25 modern classics, plus an additional 15 to 20 rediscovered classics and classic contenders—to emerge from the movement.

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Book SynopsisA cookbook devoted to the family friendly, tailgate party classic--featuring more than 60 tried-and-true recipes--from veteran cookbook author and Americana expert Robb Walsh.  Americans love chili. Whether served as a hearty family dinner, at a potluck with friends, or as the main dish at a football-watching party, chili is a crowd-pleaser. It’s slathered over tamales in San Antonio, hot dogs in Detroit, and hamburgers in Los Angeles. It’s ladled over spaghetti in Cincinnati, hash browns in St. Louis, and Fritos corn chips in Santa Fe.   In The Chili Cookbook, award-winning author Robb Walsh digs deep into the fascinating history of this quintessential American dish. Who knew the cooking technique traces its history to the ancient Aztecs, or that Hungarian goulash inspired the invention of chili powder?   Fans in every region of the country boast the “one true recipe,” and Robb Walsh recreates them all—60 mouth-watering chilis from easy slow-cooker suppers to stunning braised meat creations. There are beef, venison, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and shrimp chilis to choose from—there is even an entire chapter on vegetarian chili. The Chili Cookbook is sure to satisfy all your chili cravings.

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Book SynopsisFinalist for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Awards for "Restaurant and Professional" categoryThe debut cookbook from one of the country''s most celebrated and pioneering restaurants, Michelin-starred State Bird Provisions in San Francisco. Few restaurants have taken the nation by storm in the way that State Bird Provisions has. Inspired by their years catering parties, chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski use dim sum style carts to offer guests small but finely crafted dishes ranging from Potato Chips with Crème Fraiche and Cured Trout Roe, to Black Butter-Balsamic Figs with Wagon Wheel Cheese Fondue, to their famous savory pancakes (such as Chanterelle Pancakes with Lardo and Maple Vinegar), along with a menu of more substantial dishes such as their signature fried quail with stewed onions. Their singular and original approach to cooking, which expertly blends seemingly disparate influences, flavors, and textures, is a style that has influenced other restaurants throughout the country and is beloved by diners, chefs, and critics alike. In the debut cookbook from this acclaimed restaurant, Brioza and Krasinski share recipes for their most popular dishes along with stunning photography, and inspire readers to craft an unforgettable meal of textures, temperatures, aromas, and colors that excite all of the senses.

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved San Francisco restaurant, a mouthwatering collection of recipes, including Fiery Tofu, Garlic Noodles, the legendary Tea Leaf Salad, and many more. Never before have the vivid flavors of Burmese cooking been so achievable for home cooks. Known for its bustling tables, the sizzle of onions and garlic in the wok, and a wait time so legendary that customers start to line up before the doors even open—Burma Superstar is a Bay Area institution, offering diners a taste of the addictively savory and spiced food of Myanmar. With influences from neighboring India and China, as well as Thailand and Laos, Burmese food is a unique blend of flavors, and Burma Superstar includes such stand-out dishes as the iconic Tea Leaf Salad, Chili Lamb, Pork and Pumpkin Stew, Platha (a buttery layered flatbread), Spicy Eggplant, and Mohinga, a fish noodle soup that is arguably Myanmar’s national dish.Each of these nearly 90 recipes has been streamlined for home cooks of all experience levels, and without the need for special equipment or long lists of hard-to-find ingredients. Stunningly photographed, and peppered with essays about the country and its food, this inside look at the world of Burma Superstar presents a seductive glimpse of this jewel of Southeast Asia.

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Book SynopsisExamines the roots of the Vietnamese dish and offers instructions for making several different versions of the noodle soup, including a 30 minute weeknight cheat and a 4-hour weekend feast, and provides information on ingredients, techniques and historical knowledge.

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