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Are you looking for inspiration for your next meal? At Tales you find a wide selection of books about food and drink. In the selection you find recipes for the hottest new dishes and the beloved classics made like good old mom made them. If you are looking for a lifestyle change you can also dive into our healthy cookbooks and find a guide for the best way to lose weight and keep it for life. If you instead want to spoil your sweet tooth, we recommend you dive into our selection of bakery books with the most delicious recipes for cakes and bread. Are you ready to taste a whole new world of food and drink?
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    - Surefire Recipes and Foolproof Techniques
    by Derrick Riches
    £15.49

    The Rotisserie Grilling Cookbook shows how to set up, maintain, use, and troubleshoot a rotisserie spit. 105 recipes will expand your outdoor cooking repertoire, including dry-brined turkey and country ham.

  • by Gooseberry Patch
    £12.99

    Over 200 easy recipes shared by modern moms, plus tips for serving up meals kids will love.

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    - 175 Recipes for Splendid Breads and Delicious Dishes to Make with Them
    by Jane Bonacci
    £14.99

    The Gluten-Free Bread Machine Cookbook takes the expense, frustration, and difficulty out of baking gluten-free bread. Regardless of what bread machine you own, Jane Bonacci and Shannon Kinsella's new cookbook will make gluten-free bread an everyday enjoyment.

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Sara Lewis
    £6.49

    Make the most of your slow cooker with these simple, comforting and tasty recipes from the bestselling Hamlyn All Colour series

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    - 125 Freezer-Friendly Recipes
    by Ginny Kay McMeans
    £17.99

    A plant-based diet that is as satisfying as good home cooking.

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Maryanne Madden
    £6.99

    Make the most of your halogen oven with these 200 recipes from the bestselling Hamlyn All Colour series

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Sara Lewis
    £6.99

    Over 200 easy-to-make and delicious soup recipes from the bestselling Hamlyn All Colour series

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Joanna (Author) Farrow
    £6.49

    200 one-pot recipes from the bestselling Hamlyn All Colour series

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Louise Pickford
    £6.49

    A collection of simple, fresh and vibrant vegetarian recipes from the Hamlyn All Colour series

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Marina Filippelli
    £7.99

    200 delicious and fuss-free pasta dishes to make at home

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    - Using the Power of Plant Foods to Heal and Prevent Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Chronic Pain
    by Beverly Lynn Bennett
    £13.99

    Inflammation is the bodys response to an injury, and its an essential part of the healing process. However, chronic inflammation caused by the effects of poor diet, smoking, obesity, stress, and environmental toxins can instigate or exacerbate a wide range of illnesses, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimers. Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Recipes presents a science-based dietary approach that helps protect against this hidden danger to health. Vegan chef Beverly Lynn Bennett presents an overview of acute and chronic inflammation and explains how antioxidants and other nutrients found in whole plant foods can reduce inflammation safely and effectively. Featured are 75 of Beverlys favorite recipes, which contain an array of delicious inflammation superfighters, including avocados, berries, citrus, greens, nuts, seeds, and a host of herbs and spices. These easy-to prepare dishes offer plenty of options for incorporating a variety of power-packed foods into everyday meals.

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    - Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars
    by Clifton Collins Jr.
    £12.49

    Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars, with 65 ramen recipes combined with stories of prison life from the inmates who devised them, including celebrities like Slash from Guns n' Roses and the actor Shia LaBeouf. Forget the typical recipe headnote about precious, organic ingredients - these stories are the real deal.

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    by Sean Muldoon
    £15.49

    Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in Lower Manhattan has dominated the bar industry. Now, the bar has its first cocktail book, The Dead Rabbit Drinks Manual, which, along with its inventive recipes, also details founder Sean Muldoon and bar manager Jack McGarry's inspiring story that began in Ireland and has brought them to the top of the cocktail world.

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    - Dinner for Everyone at the Table
    by Anna Thomas
    £23.99

    The essential cookbook for fresh meals which suit everyone at the table, from the author of The Vegetarian Epicure.

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    - 100 feelgood family recipes for under GBP5
    by Gino D'Acampo
    £18.99

    Nutritious, simple and inexpensive, Gino brings us 100 stunning meals straight from the heart of Italy.

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    by Lewis Sara
    £8.99

    40 delicious recipes for this delectably healthy dip, both traditional and new blends, photographed throughout.

  • by Hippocrene Editors
    £8.99

    This cookbook includes over 50 recipes, each in Spanish with side-by-side English translation--all of them classic Cuban fare and old Havana specialties adapted for the North American kitchen. Among the recipes include are: Ajaico (Cuban stew), Boiled Pargo with Avocado Sauce, Lobster Havanaise, Tamal en Cazuela (Soft Tamal), Quimbombo (okra), Picadillo, Roast Suckling Pig, and Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Dulce), along with a whole chapter on famous Cuban cocktails and beverages.

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    - Fast, Easy, Affordable-Anytime, Anywhere
    by Jerome Eckmeier
    £10.99

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    - What to Eat in a Day - Every Day
    by Niomi Smart
    £15.49

    Niomi Smart's passion is healthy food and her most popular YouTube video series, What I Eat in a Day, inspires a global audience of millions to look, live and feel better. Now, for the first time, she has compiled all of her favourite recipes into a cookbook to show you the smart way to eat.

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    - A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation
    by Rowan Jacobsen
    £9.49

    A decade ago, Rowan Jacobsen wrote a book called A Geography of Oysters that celebrated the romance of oysters, the primal rush of slurping a raw denizen of the sea, and the mysteries of molluscan terroir. The book struck a chord, and American oyster culture has been on a gravity-defying trajectory ever since. With lavish four-color photos throughout by renowned photographer David Malosh, The Essential Oyster is the definitive book for oyster-lovers everywhere, featuring stunning portraits, tasting notes, and backstories of all the top oysters, as well as recipes from America''s top oyster chefs and a guide to the best oyster bars. Spotlighting more than a hundred of North America''s greatest oysters--the unique, the historically significant, the flat-out yummiest--The Essential Oyster introduces the oyster culture and history of every region of North America, as well as overseas. There is no coastline from British Columbia to Baja, from New Iberia to New Brunswick, that isn''t producing great oysters. For the most part, these are deeper cupped, stronger shelled, finer flavored, and more stylish than their predecessors. Some have colorful stories to tell. Some have quirks. All have character. The Essential Oyster will help you find the best, and help you to cherish them better. That is what''s captured--and celebrated--in these pages.

  • by Wes Allison
    £12.99

    The Taco Cleanse is cheap, easy, and delicious. Its recipes are authentically Austin, and are sometimes even inspired by Mexico, where the taco was first created. Everything tastes better folded (exactly once) into a tortilla. Just eat one or more tacos at every meal, adding margaritas as necessary. It is that simple.

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    - 45 Recipes for Great-Tasting Sourdough Breads That are Good for You, Too.
    by Emmanuel Hadjiandreou
    £15.49

    The definitive book showcasing the variety of sourdough breads and pastries, from the author of the award-winning 'How to Make Bread'.

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    by Sarah Owens
    £23.49

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    - Traditional Techniques for Brewing Natural, Wild-Fermented, Honey-Based Wines and Beers
    by Jereme Zimmerman
    £14.99

    Make Mead Like a Viking, penned by the talented Jereme Zimmerman, is an intriguing book that takes you on a journey into the art of making mead. Published in 2015, this book is a must-have for those interested in the ancient process of honey fermentation. Zimmerman, through his engaging and informative writing, offers a deep dive into the history, lore, and practical techniques required to produce your own honey wine, just as the Vikings did. The book belongs to the genre of food and drink, but it's much more than a simple recipe book. It's a cultural exploration, a historical journey, and a practical guide all rolled into one. Published by Chelsea Green Publishing Co, this book is a testament to their commitment to sustainable living and high-quality content. Written in English, Make Mead Like a Viking is not just a book, it's an experience that invites you to embrace the Viking spirit in your kitchen.

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    - 100 Classic and Modern Drinks
    by Ravi DeRossi
    £16.99

    From the celebrated Cuban bar Cienfuegos, owned by the the award-winning Death & Co., dubbed America's Best Cocktail Bar, comes this spirited collection of 100 recipes that celebrate Cuba's rich cocktail history and culture. Featuring classics as well as modern craft concoctions, Cuban Cocktails offers more than just a gathering of recipes.

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    - A Guide to the Nation's Favorite Spirit
    by Clay Risen
    £16.99

    The bible of American whiskeys, bourbons, and ryes has been updated! Arranged alphabetically by distillery and then brand, this revised edition offers histories, ratings, and tasting notes for over 300 whiskeys - with more than 100 entirely new entries. Each section includes the contact information of the featured maker, along with its products.

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Oi Cheepchaiissara
    £7.99

    200 fresh and flavourful Thai recipes for every occasion

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Louise Blair
    £6.99

    Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Gluten-Free Recipes is an exceptional book by the talented Louise Blair. Published in 2016 by Octopus Publishing Group, this book has become an essential guide for those seeking to explore gluten-free cooking. The book belongs to the genre of cookery, specifically focusing on gluten-free recipes. Blair, with her extensive knowledge and passion, presents 200 mouth-watering recipes that are not only gluten-free but also delicious and easy to prepare. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to diversify their cooking repertoire and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Octopus Publishing Group, renowned for their diverse range of informative books, adds another gem to their collection with this publication.

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    - An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World
    by Padma Lakshmi
    £18.99

    From the Emmy-nominated host and executive producer of Top Chef, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends?everything you need to know about the flavors of the worldThe author of award-winning cookbooks and a New York Times bestselling memoir, Padma Lakshmi brings together the world's spices and herbs in this vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide inspired by her life traveling across the globe. Illustrated with rich color photographs, this definitive culinary reference book includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chiles. And no other market epitomizes Padma's love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood?lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan's in New York City.Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.

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    by Masaharu Morimoto
    £21.99

    From revelatory renditions of classics like miso soup, nabeyaki udon, and chicken teriyaki to little known but unbelievably delicious dishes like fish simmered with sake and soy sauce, Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking brings home cooks closer to the authentic experience of Japanese cuisine than ever before.

Food and drink trends
We have seen a lot of cooking trends in recent years, especially when it comes to sustainability. At Tales you find many cookbooks concerning precisely that. It is actually quite easy to cook sustainably, if you remember these three pieces of advice. 1. always remember to buy locally produced fruit and vegetables so that you reduce transportation that normally leaves a huge climate footprint. 2. use the ingredients that match the season. By doing that you reduce the use of greenhouse farming that also uses a lot of energy. 3. and maybe most importantly; try to lessen your food waste by finding new ways of combining your left-overs. By reducing food waste you also save a lot of money in addition to saving the environment for a lot of wasted energy and unnecessary consumption. If you need creative ideas and new recipes to help you fight food waste, we would recommend you to dive into the cookbook Solo Cooking for a Sustainable Planet
Another trend is food that is easy and fast to cook. In our busy everyday many haven’t got the time to cook, and that makes many choose the easy way by ordering something from the local fastfood restaurant. A choice with little variation and typically not all that healthy. Something Jamie Oliver tries to root out. Jamie Oliver is one of the most popular chiefs in modern time. He has found a way of getting the most tasty meals out of a few good ingredients. Try to dive into his cookery book 5 ingredients - quick & fastfood for easy and cheap recipes for the everyday. Oliver gives his take on healthy dishes that are as fast to make as ordering from your local fastfood restaurant. Jamie Oliver’s collection of easy recipes is also a good cookbook for beginners. 
Fermentation has also gone extremely popular in recent years. The cooking technique might just be the direct opposite of Jamie Oliver’s easy and fast recipes, but many people have started to ferment onions, beetroots, pumpkins and cucumbers at home. You can ferment almost everything, the only limit is your imagination. To ferment is also very sustainable, because it increases the durability of the products you choose to ferment. Read the cookery book The Art of Fermentation to get a guide on how to get started on fermentation. 

Vegan cookery book
Another way of making your cooking more sustainable is also by going vegan - maybe just a day or two every week saves the environment for a lot of CO2. That is why Tales’ collection of food and drink also contains many vegan cookery books. A good vegan cookery book contains delicious and innovative recipes without meat, and it also contains inspiring stories about the vegan life and the challenges it comes with. 
At Tales you find the vegan cookery book Vegan 100 by Gaz Oakley. Oakley gives you a guide with all you need to know, when you go vegan. A book he missed, when he himself went vegan. The vegan cookery book contains no less than 100 green and tasty recipes that makes you forget all about meat. If you want inspiration for your next vegan cookery book take a look at our category Vegetarian cookery that both contains vegan and vegetarian recipes. 

Cookbook for kids
If you want to teach your kids how to cook. You can also find your next cookbook for kids in Tales’ selection. A good cookbook for kids is essential in raising your child, so they can be curious on food and experiment with different recipes. Kids that have cooked in their childhood grow up to be quality-conscious amateur and even professional cooks.  
You can for example let your child discover recipes inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter. In the cookery book Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook - from Mugglers to Magic Gina M. Meyers gives her guide to enchanting meals from the fascinating Harry Potter Universe. Let your child take on a magical journey while making their first meal. The enchanting narrative in the cookbook for kids makes your child more curious about cooking and tasting new ingredients. Cooking becomes a form of play. 

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