Food & Drink Books

Book SynopsisWe're all trying to eat more healthily these days, but popular recipes often include hard-to-find and expensive ingredients. Good Food Eat Well: Cheap and Healthy is a comprehensive collection of fresh, healthy and reasonably priced recipes for every day of the week. It includes 100 balanced recipes based on store-cupboard ingredients, from delicious smoothies and soups to hearty main meals and tasty but better-for-you treats.All the recipes are short and simple with easy-to-follow steps, and all are accompanied by a full-colour photograph of the finished dish.

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Book SynopsisThe nation’s queen of home cooking brings her foolproof, delicious approach to quick fix recipes. In this brand-new, official tie-in to the major BBC Two series, Mary shows how being in a rush will never be a problem again. Find brilliant 20- and 30-minute meals and enjoy wonderful dishes that can be swiftly assembled and then left to cook away while you do something else. Mary’s utterly reliable, always delicious fast dishes tempt any tastebuds and her no-fuss expertise means you can cook from scratch and put mouth-watering home-cooked food on your family’s table without compromising on quality or freshness. This stunning cookbook, packed with colourful photography, includes over 120 new recipes, including all the recipes from the series, plus Mary’s trademark no-nonsense tips and techniques for getting ahead in the kitchen so cooking is always stress-free. Looking for a fast, satisfying supper? There’s Crumble fish pie, Lamb tagine with preserved lemon or Pan-fried spiced falafels. Something special for Sunday lunch or dinner with friends? Roast Venison fillet and peppercorn sauce, 30-minute Beef ragu or Roast fillet pork with sage and mustard sauce followed by Upside-down rhubarb pudding.With Mary’s trusted advice and recipes, discover how easy fantastic fast cooking can be.

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Book SynopsisBicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient – it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care, and health and beauty. This is the essential guide to maximizing the potential of this cheap, environmentally-friendly and multi-purpose product. Tips range from removing baked-on food from pans to making your own facial scrub, from getting stubborn stains out of your clothes to shampooing your dog. "Bicarbonate of Soda" also gets the kids involved, with some fun science experiments and sweet treats, as well as providing culinary tips and a few tasty recipes for breads, cakes and cookies.

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Book SynopsisMrs. Hudson is possibly the most famous landlady in literature.  Presiding over 221B Baker Street, she saw many clients, villains and Baker Street Irregulars during the tenancy of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. This series of columns, thoughts, recipes and memoirs are from a long-running column in the Sherlockian journal Canadian Holmes.  In it the author, Wendy Heyman-Marsaw, puts herself in Mrs. Hudson’s shoes, up and down the 17 steps, and recounts not only the time and era but the food, dining and eating habits of Victorian England. With many illustrations from the Strand Magazine, readers will get a rare peek inside Victorian life.

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Book SynopsisPasta is loved the world over. Whether it’s a pile of saucy spaghetti, a creamy cheesy bake or unctuous buttery parcels, pasta is the go-to dinner choice for millions around the globe – no other food is so versatile, so comforting and so delicious. Fact.In this latest book in the Posh series, we celebrate the humble bowl of pasta in its many forms and offer amazing new ways to elevate classics, as well revealing new sure-to-be favourites. Beginning with clear instructions for basic pasta doughs, followed by recipes on meaty, fishy and veggie pasta, as well as bakes, salads and soups, you'll have a mouth-watering variety of dishes to choose from every time that pasta craving calls. From Crispy sausage orecchiette, Wild garlic spaghetti and Crab and saffron linguine, through to Mac and cheese arancini, Hot smoked salmon farfalle salad and Baked aubergine caponata, it’s time to posh-up your pasta!Feeling fancy? Whip up some homemade pas

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Book SynopsisBBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme Best Food Books of 2022'I’d happily eat this book – with a spoonful of chutney.' – Gill Meller'If you want to know more about the human stories behind real cheese, buy this book! It highlights the wonderful diversity of people, scales and skills which characterise and bind together the emergent community of UK artisan cheese makers.' – Patrick Holden, Sustainable Food TrustA Portrait of British Cheese celebrates the excellence of artisan and farmhouse cheese in the British Isles, expressing it as a product of the land, its animals, and its people, offering a snapshot of rural life, artisan traditions and delicious dishes. The UK farmhouse cheese industry has faced its biggest challenges in recent years, with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing many small cheesemakers out of business. Food writers and journalists including Jamie Oliver led the call to save British cheeses, and the public's discovery of and support for speciality artisan cheeses helped many producers to weather the storm. Photographer and writer Angus D. Birditt has been visiting and documenting dairies all over the British Isles, looking at the food, people and landscapes dedicated to artisan and farmhouse cheeses. From Lincolnshire Poacher to Stichelton (the original Stilton), Britain's own Brie in the form of Baron Bigod from Suffolk, to Brefu Bach sheep's milk cheese from Snowdonia and Appleby's Cheshire cheese from the heart of rural Shropshire, this is a unique journey through photos, essays and recipes, revealing the joys and challenges of a life in cheesemaking. Trade ReviewAn essential read for anyone wanting to get down to the nitty gritty of traditional British Cheese. * Andy Swinscoe, The Courtyard Dairy *Angus has shone an exquisitely lit spotlight on the talented British cheesemaking community. Full of personal stories, warmth and admiration, Angus teases out just what makes British cheese so special. * Ruth Raskin, The Fine Cheese Co. *This beautiful book brilliantly captures the artisan cheese industry as it stands today, and issues a call to all of us to ensure its future by keeping real cheese on our plates. * Bronwen Percival *A book rich and generous with information, that like any good cheese, you’ll be sure to return to until you’ve devoured it all. * Valentine Warner *This is a beautiful book celebrating iconic British cheesemakers that transports you across the British Isles with stunning photography and stories of culture, history and families. The multi-talented Angus really has curated a very special cheese book. * Tracey Colley, Academy of Cheese *

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Book SynopsisOne Wok, One Pot offers 80 effortless recipes that are cooked in just one pot – a slow cooker, rice cooker, traditional clay pot or, of course, the humble wok.From Veggie Satay Noodles and Pork Belly Hot Pot to Five Spice Wings and XO Fried Rice, Kwoklyn Wan shares a collection of much-loved, tasty and foolproof recipes to make at home. Influenced by the many delicious East and Southeast Asian cuisines and flavours – from Japan and Korea to Thailand and Malaysia – the recipes in this book are simple and delicious. Just prep a few ingredients, use your favourite pot and reduce the washing up, with this brilliant book that every kitchen needs.

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Book SynopsisEverybody loves pancakes – Seriously Good Pancakes features every pancake recipe you could ever need. From the joys of Sri Lankan hoppers, Keralan dosas, Vietnamese banh xeo, to the humble buttermilk pancake and blini, people all over the world have discovered the joy of pancakes. Seriously Good Pancakes covers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, with recipes for everything from Chinese Pancakes with Duck and Hoisin Sauce, Buckwheat Galettes and Italian Farinata, to Spicy Mexican Hotcakes with Smoky Corn Salad, Chocolate and Berry-stuffed Pikelets, and so much more. With over 70 recipes, and a gorgeous photo to accompany each one, plus a guide to basic pancake types, this is the ultimate cookbook for pancake addicts, students and foodies alike. It's pancakes. And it's seriously good.

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Book SynopsisOne roasting tray, one complete meal – no fuss, and minimal washing up! With convenience and budget in mind, Foolproof Roasting Pan offers delicious, imaginative recipes for every meal of the day. Cooking in one pan is the quickest, easiest way to make fast, tasty dishes in the oven. You can create entire family meals just in a roasting tin or an oven tray – try Berry and Banana Breakfast Traybake for breakfast or brunch, rustle up Lime-roasted Squash with Lentils, Ricotta and Basil Oil for lunch and make Lamb with Harissa and Sweet Potato Mash for an easy-win dinner, and not forgetting delectable cakes and traybake puddings like Strawberry and Rhubarb Brioche Pudding to impress friends and family. With straightforward instructions, easy-to-find ingredients and no-nonsense tips for getting the most flavour out of your cooking, not only will you have everyday meal solutions but less hassle and mess in the kitchen too.

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Book Synopsis___***PRE-ORDER CIARA'S NEW BOOK, THE FUSS-FREE FAMILY COOKBOOK, NOW!***EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE BATCH COOKING WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILYMeal planning and batch cooking save you time and money, so discover Ciara's simple and practical system to alleviate meal panic! Adaptable to suit every schedule, no fancy equipment needed and all ingredients found at the supermarket, Ciara has redefined batch cooking and delivers 100 delicious, fuss-free recipes:BREAKFAST recipes for more than just cereal or toastQuick and fresh LUNCH ideasSLOW COOKER recipes prepped in the morning for no-hassle dinner laterONE-POT WONDERS all cooked on the hob in 30 minsFAMILY FAVOURITES to make in batch and freeze for another dayCOOK ONCE, EAT TWICE: leftovers transformed into an entirely new dishFREEZER STASH BAGS to make you a food prep masterNo day is complete without BIG BATCH SNACKS!

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Book SynopsisShare in the joy of quintessential home baking with over 50 classic recipes from Meg Rivers, Bakers of Happiness. A light Victoria Sponge, gooey Chocolate Fudge Brownies and a sweet Treacle Tart are all delicious treats that do so much more than satisfy your appetite. They bring together loved ones, help celebrate occasions and, most of all, evoke pleasant memories of when these sumptuous treats first passed your lips. In this delightful collection of bakes you’ll find classic recipes that are at the heart of home baking; this is the essence of the Meg Rivers bakery, to create traditional cakes, cookies, tarts and puddings to cherish and enjoy. Nestled in the English countryside, the bakery started its life when Meg wanted to make cakes for her family that not only tasted good, but were also fresh and wholesome. Soon – after her popularity grew at home and abroad – the bakery was born and, now, its mail-order treats travel all around the world for everyone to savour. If you’ve been searching for the comforting, traditional bakes that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face, look no further than these marvellous recipes.

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Book Synopsis'Theo’s book is brilliant. What you would call a delightful sunny Mediterranean day on a plate' Jean-Christophe Novelli 'Inventively combines ingredients and foods...fun and accessible...These tempting recipes will inspire both novice and skilled party hosts' – Publishers Weekly Create a brand new dining experience in your own home with 75 recipes from MasterChef UK’s Theo Michaels, presented as themed menus on stunning sharing boards. Here you will discover delicious food, presented with maximum visual appeal and designed to be shared by a group of people. Theo has been presenting his creative cooking this way at events of all sizes and styles for some time, his aim to create an interactive and relaxed dining experience that brings people together. Now he brings his unique vision to your home. Downsized to feed six to eight people and easily achievable, these exciting sharing menus are perfect for modern, communal eating. The book opens with a sharing board comprised of bought-in deli-style foods to get you started, with expert pointers on how to create a visually stunning presentation. Next, each of the themed boards is dedicated to one concept and features recipes as well as suggestions for aromatic and edible garnishes to help you create a feast for the eyes, senses and taste buds. Menus include a relaxed brunch, a summer picnic, a harvest celebration, an indulgent feast, treats to satisfy a sweet tooth, plus plenty for vegans, pescatarians and meat-lovers.Trade Review"Inventively combines ingredients and foods. . . fun and accessible. . . These tempting recipes will inspire both novice and skilled party hosts." – Publishers Weekly “A couple of the niftiest cooking tricks we know are at play in these grilled vegetable skewers with harissa-marinated halloumi. . . . Intrigued? You should be.” - Leite's Culinaria

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Book SynopsisMore than 65 delicious, nutritious recipes for beans, lentils, and other legumes that are as wholesome as they are tasty. A staple in plant-based dishes and beyond, pulses are not only satisfying to eat but they are also cheap, sustainable and readily available. Taking her inspiration from all around the globe, Vicky Jones showcases all the best uses of beans, peas and lentils in these deliciously healthy recipes. Over half of the recipes are vegetarian, while the rest make creative use of modest amounts of fish, poultry or meat. Highlights include Armenian Lentil Soup, or an Indian Lentil & Rice Dosas with Mint Raita. Also included are stunning salads, including Black Bean Salad with Avocado & Lime. Rediscover classic dishes like Cassoulet or try more unusual dishes such as Valencian Paella. Desserts will also surprise you with heavenly creations like Black Bean Brownies. Complete with information on the history and botany of pulses, advice on buying, storing, soaking and cooking them and a summary of their nutritional benefits, this is the go-to cookbook for anyone who is ready to embrace these protein-rich and diverse ingredients.

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Book SynopsisFor ultimate winter indulgence, why not try a fondue! Indulge in fun retro food with a modern twist with this collection of delicious recipes created to share with family and friends. Starting with the well-known melted cheese fondues from ski resorts around the world, recipes here include classics from the Alps, such as the archetypal Fondue Neuchatel, based on local cheeses and local wines, and the variation Raclette. But there are others, too, such as a Roasted Tomato Fondue and the Italian version, Fonduta and hot oil Fondues to try such as Fondue Bourguignonne. Also included are some delicious lighter choices, like stock fondues where food is cooked in a scented broth – try Fish & Seafood in Saffron & Tomato Broth, and Beef with Horseradish in Red Wine & Juniper Stock. Also included are some up-to-the-minute, stylish Modern Fondues, such as Blue Cheese Fondue with Walnut Grissini. And don't forget the sweet fondues – there's Chocolate with Orange & Chilli, or White Chocolate Fondue with Lemon and Gin.

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Book SynopsisEven the world’s most fun drink has a serious side. Look beyond that naughty reputation and become an agave-based beverage connoisseur with this book that delivers over 40 delicious, cheeky and sometimes surprisingly sophisticated cocktail recipes. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a Mexican meal full of spicy flavours and the ideal fuel for dancing the night away. Made from the fermented juice of the agave plant, this spirit, along with its trendy cousin mezcal, has a complex yet light flavour, which is perfect in cocktails. Premium quality versions are becoming readily available, especially for the discerning cocktail drinker – the simple rule is the higher the percentage of agave, the better. Learn about the proud heritage of agave-based spirits from expert Jesse Estes. Start with a margarita, such as a Pink Pomegranate or a Greener Pastures, and then try something longer such as a Hibiscus Highball. If you prefer something a little more moody, try a Fallen Angel or brace yourself for a Tequila Smash. Finally, unleash your wild side with an Under the Volcano!

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Book SynopsisMore than 45 lip-smacking recipes for Margarita cocktails that capture the spirit of the fiesta.People everywhere are drinking tequila—from the best-known brands to the rarer tequilas and mescals revered by connoisseurs. The Margarita, has survived numerous nips and tucks to retain its fierce identity. All you actually need to create a delicious Margarita is good-quality tequila, lime juice, and orange-flavored liqueur. Yet within the boundaries of these vital ingredients, you can make your drink taste quite different. Try the recipes in the Classics chapter to discover how the type of tequila, the choice of sour, brand of sweetener, and the ratio of all three influence the final fantastic flavor, from a Tommy’s Margarita to a Gin Daisy (the original Margarita). Once you’ve mastered the classics, take your taste buds on a magical exploration of Contemporary Margaritas—from Strawberry to Chilli-chocolate. Or try an Experimental idea—well-know

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Book SynopsisCreamy, satisfying and delicious, risotto is one of the world’s favourite rice dishes. This Italian comfort food is so versatile and works well made with vegetables, fish, shellfish, meat and poultry. Different regions of Italy have their own classic rice dishes, from the soupy Rice and Peas of the Veneto to the Hunter’s-style Rabbit Risotto of Umbria and Tuscany, but what they all have in common is the careful cooking of the rice to perfection. For a simple but comforting dinner, there are plenty of dishes packed full of warming cheese and butter, such as Saffron Risotto, Wild Mushroom Risotto or Artichoke and Pecorino Risotto. Lighter fish and shellfish dishes include the dramatic Black Risotto, flavoured with squid ink, Seafood Risotto or Crab and Chilli Risotto. There are also many tempting meaty options, from hearty family meals to dinner party dishes. Children and adults alike will enjoy Ham and Leek Risotto, while you can impress guests with Pheasant and Red Wine Risotto. There are also a few ideas for using up leftover risotto (or for when you simply want to ring the changes), such as Arancini or Rice Croquettes with Tomato Sauce, as well as some surprising sweet delights such as Cherry and Almond Risotto Puddings or Risotto Ice Cream. With useful recipes for various stocks, easy-to-follow instructions for making a basic risotto and a guide to the different kinds of rice available, this is a complete guide to risotto for all lovers of the classic Italian dish.

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining introduction to Scandinavian food contains over 80 recipes to try at home, developed by Bronte Aurell, owner of the popular ScandiKitchen Cafe in London’s West End.There’s so much more to Nordic food than pickled herring and meatballs. Stretching from the midnight sun of northern Norway to the flat, fertile fields of Denmark, Scandinavian food culture is a lot more varied than you might think. Dishes and ingredients link all the regions together, bringing a uniquely Nordic food experience to life that was created by thousands of years of heritage and shared culture. Scandinavian food is simple. Natives call it ‘husmanskost’ (farmer’s fare). It’s natural and honest. When you work with the very best produce, there’s no need to overcomplicate it. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is healthy, wholesome, flavorsome, simple to make and beautiful to look at. This book features recipes for all occasions and times of t

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Book SynopsisA collection of over 80 recipes from popular TV personality and UK MasterChef alumni Theo Michaels; paying homage to his heritage through inspired by the flavors of Greece and Cyprus.Theo''s delicious recipes evoke a sense of connection to nature, seasonality, abundance, and sociable eating. Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate vine-leaf-baked branzino. Meze features mouth-watering small plates for sharing from creamy whipped dips to meatballs. The sea is woven into Greek culture and seafood is a staple; enjoy the freshest fish and shellfish cooked simply and served with a squeeze of lemon juice. Meat is a huge part of the Greek diet—rabbit, goat, chicken, and lamb are the mainstay, with pork enjoyed at Easter celebrations. Cooking over charcoal is part of daily life. The Cypriots use a large rotisserie famous for its souvla (long skewer), while mainland Greece

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Book SynopsisEXCITINGKOREAN RECIPES for people with busy lives that want DELICIOUS MEALS IN A HURRY.

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Book SynopsisEXPLORE and DISCOVER more about this juicy vine fruit and learn how to enjoy it in all its glorious versatility.

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Book SynopsisDiscover your DREAM DESSERT in this collection of SCRUMPTIOUS recipes.

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Book SynopsisTake your taste buds on an appetizing adventure with this delicious collection of over 65 recipes for authentic street food.

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Book SynopsisWhether grainy or smooth, spicy or sweet, Dijon, American or English, mustard accompanies our food and flavours our life around the globe. It has been a source of pleasure, health and myth from ancient times to the present day, its tiny seed a symbol of faith and its pungent flavour a testimony to refined taste. In this delightful global history, Demet Güzey takes readers on a tour of the ubiquitous mustard, exploring its origins, its use in medicine and in the kitchen, its place in literature, language and religion, and its strong symbolism of sharpness, perseverance and strength. There are stories of mustard plasters used to treat melancholy, runners eating mustard to prevent cramps, and Christians spreading mustard seeds along pilgrimage trails. Packed with entertaining mustard facts, anecdotes and images, as well as a selection of historic and modern recipes, this surprising history of one of the world’s most loved condiments will appeal to food history aficionados.

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Book SynopsisThe avocado is the iconic food of the twenty-first century. It has gone from a little-known regional food to a social media darling in less than a hundred years. This is an astounding trajectory for a fruit that isn’t sweet, becomes bitter when it is cooked and has perhaps the oddest texture of any fruit or vegetable. But the idea that this rich and delicious fruit is also healthy despite being fatty and energy-dense gives it unicorn status among modern eaters, especially millennials. Through lively anecdotes, colourful pictures and delicious recipes, Jeff Miller explores the meteoric rise of the avocado, from its co-evolution with the megaherbivores of the Pleistocene to its acceptance by the Spanish conquistadores in Mexico and its current dominance of food consumers’ imagination.Trade Review"A welcome addition to the Reaktion food series. . . . Filled with splendid facts, figures, and illustrations. . . . This is a fascinating story, beautifully told." -- Marion Nestle, professor emerita of nutrition, food studies, and public health, New York University, author of "Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat"Table of Contents1 The History of the Avocado2 Growing Avocados 3 Selling an Odd, but Nutritious, Fruit4 Eating Avocados and Other UsesAppendix: Types of AvocadoRecipesReferencesFurther ReadingWebsites and AssociationsAcknowledgementsPhoto AcknowledgementsIndex

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Book Synopsis Elevate everyday cooking with 50 easy-peasy recipes for delicious, drizzly, dunk-able sauces.Saucy is an accessible collection of 50 sauce recipes organized by flavor profile (herby, sweet, spicy, savory, and more). This go-to kitchen companion, irresistibly designed with bold graphics and full-color photography, includes simple, super-tasty sauces that transform basics from ordinary to sensational:- Dress up a piece of grilled chicken with Orange Chimichurri - Drizzle Thai Peanut Sauce over steamed veggies to up the flavor factor - Add Coconut Chile Crisp to spice up morning eggs - Fancify a bowl of ice cream with Blackberry Basil Coulis How-to instructions for ten homemade dishes, like sauteed shrimp, juicy burgers, and fluffy pancakes, and a handy list of recommended sauce pairings for a range of proteins, vegetables, pasta, beans, grains, and greens, help you get your saucy party started. Amateur cooks, busy parents, and healthy eaters will appreciate these painless ways to upgrade everyday meals. Paired with kitchen basics, first-apartment supplies, or registry items, Saucy also makes a fun and practical graduation, housewarming, or newlywed gift.ACCESSIBLE SAUCE RECIPE BOOK: Home cooks will appreciate this super-practical cookbook filled with recipes that provide a lot of flavor with minimal effort. Anyone who doesn''t have a lot of time to cook but still wants to eat well, and those who want to eat healthily but don''t want to sacrifice flavor, will love these easy-to-make sauces that help simple meals shine. SAUCE IS HOT: Whether you''re addicted to The Hot Ones on YouTube or have taken advantage of the explosion of specialty crafted hot sauces, bbq sauces, and dipping sauces hitting supermarket shelves these days, it''s a tasty fact that sauces are forever! Saucy, w ith a playful design and close-up shots of drippy sauces, is a fun, fresh, and distinctive cookbook. Its trove of simple recipes will make meal prep and mealtimes tastier, easier, and more enjoyable for years to come. DELIGHTFUL, PRACTICAL COOKING GIFT: Bright, engaging, and easy-to-use, Saucy makes a fun and useful present for recent graduates, new homeowners, and newlyweds. Wrap it up with a serving spoon, a saucepan, dish towels, or a set of spices to help stock a first apartment kitchen or make a new house feel like home.Perfect for:- Beginner and experienced home cooks - Busy people and parents who want easy ways to quickly dress up basic meals - Healthy eaters who want good-for-you dishes to taste great - Apartment renters and new homeowners - Shoppers looking for a graduation gift, wedding shower gift, or holiday gift for a beginner cook

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Book SynopsisDelicious and original recipes for 100 different pickles and preserves, from fruit-filled jams, jellies and marmalades, to tasty curds, cordials and chutneys. There's something about homemade produce that always tastes so much superior than anything store bought. Making jams, jellies, preserves and pickles at home has never been so popular, and is the perfect way to use up surplus seasonal fruits or vegetables; by turning them into something tasty and longer-lasting. Flavours and combinations are vast and range from the traditional tried-and-tested recipes such as orange marmalade and redcurrant jelly, to the more adventurous and exotic like the butternut and ginger curd or the pear and chocolate jam. Full of lip-smacking recipes, including ways to create sippable cordials, pickle vegetables, store fruit in syrup, the secrets to great flavours, simply made, are unlocked in this delightful book.

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Book SynopsisBudding bakers will love these 35 recipes for making super-cute cakes! This book will teach children how to make delicious cupcakes, cookies, cake pops and more – and transform them into fantastic creations. In Cool Cupcakes, they’ll find marvellous mini strawberry cakes and scrumptious spotty cupcakes. In the next section, Cake Pops, little ones can try their hand at all sorts of adventurous creations like sailboat pops, goldfish pops and butterfly pops. Then, they can check out the Brownies, Cookies and Gingerbread section, where they’ll find everything from brownie owls and ladybird cookies to a gingerbread family and snowy village. There are basic recipes so they can make the cakes in any flavour they want, and a techniques section that will teach them (and their supervising adult) all they need to know. All the projects are clearly graded with a difficulty level and include adorable artworks to guide children along the way. With all these recipes and so much more, your child will be a brilliant baker in no time.

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Book SynopsisA Celebration of Tea. One of the most popular drinks in the world, over two billion cups of tea are drunk every day! But how do you take yours? With one lump or two? At four o'clock with scones and jam?From humble beginnings in China over 5000 years ago, the humble cup of tea has become a staple in homes across the globe...'If you are cold, tea will warm you; If you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; If you are excited, it will calm you' William Ewart Gladstone, former Prime Minister of the United KingdomTable of ContentsThe Teastory: A Potted History • Tea Rituals around the world • The Perfect Brew • Taking the Biscuit • Time for Tea! • Tea-ch me more!

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Book SynopsisThe popularity of chocolate is never in doubt, but what are the true origins of this most delicious of treats? Who are the greatest chocolatiers? Which countries eat more than others? Is dark chocolate really good for you? Answers to all these questions and many more are included in The Little Book of Chocolate, a fun- and fact-packed book that explores all aspects of this global indulgence.From the purest chocolates to the most bizarre flavours you can find and from the everyday to the decadent, this book is a light-hearted celebration of the history, taste and culture of chocolate. There are facts and statistics, amusing sayings, proverbs and puns, as well as quotations from the great and the good all about chocolate, why it's so nice and how best to consume it. Dip in to a few pages of this and you'll soon be reaching out for a slab of brown (or white) heaven in your hand!SAMPLE QUOTE: 'All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.' - Charles M. SchultzSAMPLE FACT: The scientific name for the tree that chocolate comes from is theobroma cacao, meaning 'food of the gods'.Table of ContentsHistory and Manufacture: Chocolate consumption dates back thousands of years, this chapter covers the origins of the plant and the methods used to convert it to chocolate. Taste and Types: Covers the different types of chocolate and what makes them special, unique and sought-after. The Wonderful World of Chocolate: A look at commercially available bars from around the world. For the Love of Chocolate: From amazing Valentine's Day gifts to memorable movie quotes, there are many fun facts, stats, quotes and sayings. The Wit & Wisdom of Chocolate: Comments from the great and the good, the wise and the witty all about the delicious foodstuff. Fun Stuff: Amusing one-liners, funny sayings and wise proverbs all about chocolate.

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Book SynopsisA oenophile's guide to all things wine.Red, white, sparkling or rosé – arguably no other alcoholic drink has had more impact on our society than wine. From its earliest iterations in earthenware jars all the way to the bottles we find lining supermarket shelves today, it has evolved from its use in religious rites along with culture, diet and society as a whole. And with literally billions of litres drank worldwide, our love of fermented grape juice shows no signs of waning.This little book gets to the heart of our love affair with wine. After taking a tour through a history of its evolution through the centuries, it delves into the nitty-gritty of production before we taste the fruits of all that labour – in moderation of course – and learn all about drinking (and hopefully appreciating) this most esteemed of beverages. As well as a whole caseload of quaffable facts and famous sayings about the nectar of the gods, there is also a glossary of useful wine terminology for the aspiring connoisseur, just in case you need a handy reminder during a particularly arduous tasting session..."A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world." Louis Pasteur"My only regret in life is that I didn't drink more wine." Ernest HemingwayVitis vinifera is the principal wine-producing plant, and the majority of the world's wine comes from varieties of this species, mostly because of its high sugar content.Table of ContentsA Brief History of Wine - Tracing the history of wine from Egypt to the present day • Nectar of the Gods - Everything you need to know about producing wine • Happy Hour - Quirky facts and fun trivia about wine • Wine O'Clock - How to drink and appreciate wine, with tasting notes on some of the most popular varieties • Nunc est Bibendum - Some of the best quotes about wine, from Horace to Hemmingway • An Oenophile's Glossary - Words any serious wine connoisseur should know – and try to remember after a few glasses.

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Book Synopsis60 recipes for the whole family. If you are having trouble thinking of appealing, delicious and healthy meals, suitable for all ages including children, this is the perfect book for you. Each meal has been created and trialled by Nia Tudor, a mother of two small children.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about the spicy fermented cabbage dish - from classic recipes and crazy combinations, to its health boosting properties and visits to space.

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Book Synopsis50 party recipes to suit every occasion, from award-winning food writer Kate Young. It's time to spend time with those we love most. It's time to party. In The Little Library Parties, Kate Young draws on all of her experience catering for weddings and events, and her love of cooking for friends, to provide 50 sensational new recipes for entertaining. From dinner party feasts and canapes for a crowd, to barbeques, tea parties, house parties and that all important morning-after tonic, Kate provides delicious and joyful recipes – as always, inspired by her favourite literature – to ensure your get-together tastes delicious. With beautiful photographs throughout and in a gorgeous, giftable format, this is the perfect book to help you kick off the party season. 'Transportative... [The] recipes are enhancing and useful' Caroline Eden, TLS on The Little Library ChristmasTrade ReviewThe recipes are just as good as the book recommendations. A great present for the literature-loving and the greedy * Daily Telegraph *With gorgeous photography and comforting contemplations, this is the present for the party season, and a lovely gift for anyone who loves books, food or both! * Woman & Home *I'm a keen follower of Kate's and adored her Christmas book. I love that not only do you get great recipes, but also the snippets from literature that inspire them * Prima *PRAISE FOR KATE YOUNG: 'The dishes – ginger beer ham on brioche buns; pear, chocolate and sherry cake – are delightful... This is what I'll be giving to friends who love to cook, love books and love Christmas' Diana Henry, on The Little Library Christmas. 'A work of rare joy, and one as wholly irresistible as the food it so delightfully describes... It is a glorious work that nourishes the mind and spirit as much as the body, and I could not love it more' Sarah Perry, on The Little Library Cookbook. 'A wonderful, brilliant book. Instantly comforting, effortlessly beautiful and suffused with the generosity that's at the heart of any good meal' Ruby Tandoh, on The Little Library Year. 'Combines two of my most favourite things – interesting and flavour-packed recipes, and reading lists. The best present a food-obsessed bookworm could ask for' Olia Hercules, on The Little Library Year. 'A cookbook and culinary almanac that celebrates the books and characters conjured by each season and its food. Leafing through a cookery book has never been so satisfying. Perfect' -- Nina Stibbe, on The Little Library Year

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Book SynopsisCook through over 50 recipes inspired by the hit PBS series Call the Midwife. Spanning British cuisine of the period-like Prawn Cocktails, Cheese & Tomato Tartlets, and Orange Orgies-to Midwife-inspired dishes-like Coconut Cake, Gingerbread Nuns, and Banana Coronet-these recipes capture the quintessential dishes of Britain and this popular show. Featuring lavish stills from the show, fan-favorite quotes, a detailed character-driven narrative, fans of Call the Midwife and home cooks alike can celebrate the timeless classics of British cuisine at home.

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Book SynopsisTake a culinary journey through the dark fantasy world of Sanctuary with Diablo: The Official Cookbook, a flavourful compilation of recipes inspired by Blizzard Entertainment's iconic series. Journey through Sanctuary and prepare to feast on over 60 unique culinary delights inspired by Diablo in this one-of-a-kind cookbook experience. From the humble town of Tristram to the towering Mount Arreat, you will learn how to survive the horrors of this dark, nightmarish fantasy world by enjoying delicious dishes and drinks from the Burning Hells to the High Heavens. Each immersive recipe features straightforward step-by-step instructions, mouthwatering full-colour photos, and pairing suggestions, as well as numerous substitution tips. Whether you're cooking up a lavish banquet spread fit for a countess or some vittles for a solo quest, Diablo: The Official Cookbook brings the flavours of Sanctuary to your table.

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Book Synopsis‘A tale of kings and conquests and high-sea adventures … A must-read for those interested in the history of spices.’ – Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul and Curry: The Biography of the Nation’s Favourite DishHumans have crossed the oceans and traversed the unknown in search of spice and flavour for thousands of years. Mustard has been found at Neolithic sites in Iran, Germany and Denmark; the Romans’ love affair with black pepper was insatiable; pepper, saffron, cinnamon, ginger, galangal and grains of paradise were ordered in large quantities for Richard III’s coronation feast; and vanilla was credited as helping 342 eighteenth-century men become ‘astonishing lovers’.Although the Romans had imported black pepper, and Eastern spices had trickled through to the West for centuries, it was only after Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape that huge quantities of spices were brought back from India and the Far East, starting vicious trade wars between the Portuguese, Dutch and English as they established their colonial empires. Spices came from the West too: when Columbus reached the Americas in the fifteenth century, he brought back chilies to Europe, and from there they spread rapidly across the globe.The History and Natural History of Spices looks at spices from both a botanical and historical perspective, from their uses and classification to their influence on trade, war and global events. Both comprehensive and entertaining, it is the story of how our passion for spices helped to change the world.Trade Review‘A tale of kings and conquests and high-sea adventures … A must-read for those interested in the history of spices.’ SHRABANI BASU, author of Victoria and Abdul and Curry: The Biography of the Nation's Favourite Dish

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Book SynopsisEverybody loves pasta, but we all need some inspiration for new ideas, flavours and shapes. It''s time to join The Monday Pasta Club!Through The Monday Pasta Club - which posts a new pasta recipe every Monday at 5pm - Ed Barrow has built up a legion of fans. His recipes celebrate the versatility of one of the world''s most-loved and easiest-to cook-ingredients. By varying your pasta shapes, flavour combinations and the time you have on hand, there are endless ways to enjoy a bowl of pasta. The cookbook has a perfect pasta dish for every occasion, budget and time limit. The four chapters cover recipes ready in 10-15 minutes, 15-30 minutes, 30 minutes-1 hour and 1 hour+, and each include 5 vegetarian, 5 fish and 5 meat recipes.From a super speedy Pistachio & Parsley Pesto pasta, to dishes that take a little longer like Sea Bass, Chilli and Lime Spaghetti and slow cooked treats such as Lamb and Rosemary Pappardelle, all of the recipes are delicious, easy-

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Book SynopsisA colourful, flavourful and plant-based guide to making delicious bento boxes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, by the founder of Shiso Delicious.

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Book SynopsisWINNER: Best Guidebook of the Year (British Guild of Travel Writers)New from Bradt is the thoroughly updated fifth edition of Lille, the award-winning and critically acclaimed guidebook to this exciting, ever-changing and easily accessible city in Hauts-de-France - the ultimate destination for a city break. Lille''s architecture blends the 16th-century cobbled streets typical of old Flanders and the imposing fortress and parks of Louis XIV''s France with converted former factories now serving as modern cultural venues. Here history refuses to stand still, and the city has not stopped finding new ways to celebrate its traditions, routinely toasting contemporary innovations. One of France''s leading centres for gastronomy, Lille constantly re-invents itself with ever more exciting places to eat - whether you share a sandwich with artists in a former post office building or seek out tomorrow''s Michelin-starred chefs - plus new places to explore, relax and stay. Being elected European Cap

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Book Synopsis"I've read enough by Sue Quinn to know I would want any book she wrote." – Nigella Lawson"This will change 'fridge forages' forever. Fabulous recipes." – Diana Henry"It's all so clever and drool worthy and I know that it will convert lots of people to using their leftovers." – Melissa Hemsley"My favourite kind of cooking – clever and delicious!" – Felicity Cloake"I love your book so much. It is beyond useful. Total triumph." – India KnightSecond Helpings offers 100 delicious and innovative ways to use up leftovers, to help you waste less food and spend less money. The book is packed with ingenious ways to use up bits and bobs in the fridge, half-empty packets in the larder, past-their-best fruit and veg as well leftovers from previous meals. Sue Quinn shows that when we truly celebrate leftovers, they can be a springboard for exciting dishes that taste just as good – if not better – than the meal from which they hailed. This inspirational cookbook includes 100 recipes and ideas that showcase the most commonly wasted foods, such as bread, milk, cheese, potatoes, bananas, apples, salad leaves, leftover takeaways and previous meals. Second Helpings is the go-to cookbook for cooking up a feast, saving money and supporting the planet.

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Book SynopsisThe Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook shows you how to ditch the takeaways and make meals you actually want to eat – with 80 delicious recipes. We all know the benefits of going meat-free – but when you're a student with limited shelf space, a tight budget and little kitchen experience, creating tasty veggie and vegan meals at home seems impossible. This book is here to change that.The Seriously Good Veggie Student Cookbook contains 80 recipes, all based around cheap, staple ingredients like rice, pasta, potatoes and bread, along with a helpful guide to equipment, hygiene and buying food on a budget. Whether you want library-friendly lunches like Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad, to homemade Falafel Pitas to prove to your parents you really can cook, this book has it all. And, with a photo for each recipe and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll never go hungry again! From fresher's week to gradua

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