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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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    - Recipes Inspired by Her Novels and Letters
    by Pen Vogler
    £8.99

    Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake with Britain's favourite novelist

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    - The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas
    by Brad Thomas Parsons
    £16.99

    Featuring more than 100 recipes, Amaro is the first book to demystify the ever-expanding, bittersweet world, and is a must-have for any home cocktail enthusiast or industry professional.The European tradition of making bittersweet liqueurs--called amari in Italian--has been around for centuries. But it is only recently that these herbaceous digestifs have moved from the dusty back bar to center stage in the United States, and become a key ingredient on cocktail lists in the country's best bars and restaurants. Lucky for us, today there is a dizzying range of amaro available-from familiar favorites like Averna and Fernet-Branca, to the growing category of regional, American-made amaro.Starting with a rip-roaring tour of bars, cafés, and distilleries in Italy, amaro's spiritual home, Brad Thomas Parsons-author of the James Beard and IACP Award-winner Bitters-will open your eyes to the rich history and vibrant culture of amaro today. With more than 100 recipes for amaro-centric cocktails, DIY amaro, and even amaro-spiked desserts, you'll be living (and drinking) la dolce vita.

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    - Authentic recipes from an Italian kitchen
    by Gennaro Contaldo
    £11.99

    Gennaro shows that good family cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're looking for a soup, salad, a quick pasta, a slow-cooked Sunday lunch or something for a special occasion, this book has dishes for all ages and lots of ideas for getting children involved in cooking, this is the perfect cookbook for you.

  • by Fleetwood Jenni
    £7.99

    A collection of 170 authentic recipes full of spice and fragrance, with 650 gorgeous photographs.

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    - Recipes for Vibrant Malaysian Home-Cooking
    by Norman Musa
    £20.99

    Malaysian food is incredible. Think vibrant, healthy dishes with dazzling flavours and textures. With over 100 recipes - using ingredients that you can find in any supermarket - this is the ultimate guide to cooking Malaysian food at home.

  • - Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
    by Hamlyn
    £6.99

    Introducing 'Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Fast Vegetarian Recipes', a culinary masterpiece by the renowned author, Hamlyn. Published in the year 2015, this book is a treasure trove for vegetarians and health enthusiasts alike. It features a collection of 200 delectable vegetarian recipes that are not only quick to whip up but also packed with nutrition. From starters to desserts, it covers all meal courses, thus offering a comprehensive guide to vegetarian cooking. The recipes are easy to follow, making it suitable for beginners as well. Hamlyn's expertise and love for vegetarian cuisine shine through each recipe, making it a joy to cook and eat. Published by the prestigious Octopus Publishing Group, this book is a must-have for all food lovers. It's an excellent addition to your kitchen library, promising to keep you inspired and your taste buds satisfied. The book is written in English.

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    - More Than 100 Delicious Recipes for Active Living
    by Anita Bean
    £11.99

    Written by bestselling author and nutritionist Anita Bean, packed with 100 delicious, easy to prepare recipes. and featuring attractive food photography, this book is for anyone who works out regularly and is looking to exclude meat from their diet. The way we eat is changing. More and more of us are opting to eat less meat. And this includes people interested in sport - either vegetarians, or those of us simply looking to cut down on our meat intake. Eating well to support a training regime presents its own challenges - but you can eat healthily and reach your sporting potential without eating meat. This book shows you how to achieve your goals. Many athletes interested in adopting a meat free diet are worried about not getting the right nutrients to build muscle or perform well, and don''t know exactly what they should be eating in place of meat. Read this book to discover over 100 fast, healthy, tasty vegetarian and vegan recipes for breakfast, main meals, desserts, snacks and shakes - and all featuring nutritional analysis.

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    - The Revolutionary 1805 Classic
    by Hannah Glasse
    £11.99

    Revised and republished many times since its 1747 debut, this was a bestselling cookbook in England and the United States for more than 100 years. Contains traditional recipes with straightforward directions.

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    by Fleetwood Jenni Aris Pepita & Bacon Josephine
    £9.99

    This vibrant book brings together 300 Middle-Eastern style dishes from paella to mezze and tagines.

  • by Christine Hager
    £9.49

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    - 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d' Oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails: A Cookbook
    by Martha Stewart
    £18.99

    With more than 200 recipes, successfully cook snacks, starters, small plates, stylish bites, and sips for any occasion. Hors d'oeuvres made modern: Today's style of entertaining calls for fuss-free party foods that are easy to make and just as delicious as ever. With more than 200 recipes for tasty pre-dinner bites, substantial small plates, special-occasion finger foods, and quick snacks to enjoy with drinks, Martha Stewart's Appetizers is the new go-to guide for any type of get-together.

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    by Walton Stuart Farrow Joanna & Olivier Suzannah
    £9.99

    A detailed guide to buying and making every kind of drink with tempting pictures throughout.

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    - Over 125 Delicious, Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes
    by Ann Crile (Ann Crile Esselstyn) Esselstyn
    £19.49

  • by Joanna Ryde
    £7.99

    The importance of bees to the survival of the world's eco-system is often in the news, and more and more people are turning to beekeeping - even in a small or urban setting - for their own benefit and for that of the planet. Joanna Ryde covers all aspects of beekeeping in this book.

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    by David Squire
    £7.99

    Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free.

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    by Naomi Devlin
    £18.99

    River Cottage Gluten Free is a remarkable book written by the talented Naomi Devlin. Published in 2016 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book falls under the genre of cookbooks. The book contains a collection of gluten-free recipes that are not just delicious but are also easy to prepare. Naomi Devlin, with her expertise and experience, brings to you a variety of dishes that are free from gluten but full of flavor. From breakfast to dinner, the book covers it all. If you are someone who is looking for gluten-free options, then this book is a must-have. With River Cottage Gluten Free, Naomi Devlin proves that a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a testament to Naomi Devlin's understanding of food and her ability to make gluten-free food enjoyable. So, get your copy today and embark on a journey of gluten-free cooking with River Cottage Gluten Free.

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    by Miles Hannah
    £8.99

    No time to bake but fancy a sweet treat? Perfect single-sized indulgence in minutes!

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    - Over 100 Favourite Recipes From A Chinese Family Kitchen
    by The Dumpling Sisters
    £18.99

    Over 100 deliciously fuss-free recipes from The Dumpling Sisters' Kitchen.

  • by France Christine
    £7.99

    Sauces, salsas, dips and relishes can all transform a plain meal into a memorable feast - this practical cookbook explains all you need to know to make your own delicious accompaniments.

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    by Janice Fryer
    £11.49

    Helps you to learn the foolproof methods for rolling, baking, piping, flooding, and other key techniques - everything you need to know to make show-stopping creations. This book offers the design templates, four master cookie recipes (sugar, chocolate, nutty, and gingerbread), advice on freezing and shipping, and inspirational photos, and more.

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    by Ellice Handy
    £18.99

    First published in 1952 and the subject of numerous reprints and editions, this cookbook, which preserves recipes from British colonial kitchens, is an acclaimed classic and bestseller among cookbooks published in Singapore and Malaysia.

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    by Lisa Westgaard, Hanne Martinsen, Zoe Christiansen & et al.
    £15.49

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    - The Book That Counts It All
    by Corinne T. Netzer
    £7.99

    The phenomenal bestseller! Newly revised and updated! Thousands of new listings!THE INDISPENSABLE ONE-VOLUME REFERENCE FROM CORINNE T. NETZER, AMERICA'S #1 AUTHORITY ON THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF FOOD Are you counting your calories, carbs, or fat grams? Watching your cholesterol? Boosting protein or fiber? Whatever your nutritional needs, this completely revised and updated ninth edition of The Complete Book of Food Counts is the most authoritative, up-to-date reference you can buy. Featuring thousands more listings (and more choices) than ever before, this vital reference provides all the essential counts you need to know for generic and brand-name foods-as well as the latest gourmet and health foods and a variety of ethnic cuisines. Whether it's fresh or frozen, fast-food or slow-cooked, The Complete Book of Food Counts is an A to Z guide to the choices in your supermarket aisles, at your local farmer's market, or served in your favorite restaurants! • Calorie counts• Carbohydrate grams• Cholesterol milligrams• Sodium milligrams• Protein grams• Fat grams• Fiber gramsPLUS• A conversion table for weight and capacity measures• Alphabetized listing for easy reference• And much, much more THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FOOD COUNTS

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    - Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet
    by Hilary Boynton
    £16.99

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    - Ready in 5 Minutes in the Microwave
    by Lene Knudsen
    £7.99

    Take instant baking to a whole new level with recipes for individual cakes you can make in a mug, in the microwave, in a matter of minutes!

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    - Food that Celebrates Life (Nigella Collection)
    by Nigella Lawson
    £21.99

    Food is the vital way we celebrate anything that matters. It's how we mark the connections between us; how we celebrate life. This book is suitable for those who are hosting Christmas dinner, planning a wedding or having a children's party, you'll find a deliciously simple recipe for any occasion.

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    by Ian Hemphill
    £25.49

    Third revised edition of the essential award-winning guide to the world's herbs and spices, written by two international spice traders.

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    by Makhonko Elena
    £7.99

    Helps you discover the rich and varied character of Russian cuisine in 60 traditional dishes. This book features a wide variety of soups, tempting appetizers, mouthwatering fish, meat and vegetable dishes, and rich desserts, cakes and pastries. It is illustrated by more than 300 photographs.

  • by Campbell Georgina
    £5.99

    Discover the delights of Irish home cooking with this collection of dishes from the Emerald Isle, from champ to dingle pies.

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    - 150 simple and delicious recipes to relieve symptoms of IBS, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease and other digestive disorders
    by Dr. Sue Shepherd
    £13.49

    In this book you will find an explanation of the role of FODMAPs as well as advice on how to adapt the recipes if you are vegetarian or vegan. Based on the cutting-edge Low-FODMAP Diet, all of these recipes are gluten-free and low in the sugars that can cause IBS symptoms.

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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