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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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  • by Heston Blumenthal
    £41.99

    The most desirable restaurant book ever published, now in a smaller format edition

  • by Matty Matheson
    £18.99

    The acclaimed chef, best-selling author and executive producer and actor on The Bear redefines the iconic trio of soups, salads and sandwiches, offering 130 recipes anyone can nail.

  • by Tim Spector
    £10.99

  • - 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes
    by Carleigh Bodrug
    £20.49

    Plant-based eating doesn't have to be complicated! The delicious recipes in this easy-to-follow cookbook are guaranteed to keep you inspired and motivated.

  • - 16 Weeks of Meal Prep & Recipes for Women Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
    by Melissa Groves Azzarro
    £21.49

    A diet-focussed guidebook offering a new approach to treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

  • - Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life
    by Rangan Chatterjee
    £13.49

    'One of the most influential doctors in the country' - Chris Evans__________________________________________________It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life. For good.Feel Better in 5 is the first daily 5 minute plan that is easy to maintain, easy-to-follow and requires only the smallest amount of willpower. Top tips include: A strength workout that you can do anywhere Gut-boosting snacks you can eat on the go Yoga moves to relax and stay supple Breathing exercises to calm the mind Drawing on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's twenty years of experience and real-life case studies from his GP practice, Feel Better in 5 is your daily plan for a happier, healthier you at no extra cost.

  • by Shawn Baker
    £24.49

    Shawn Baker takes you through the high-protein, high-fat and low-carb Carnivore Diet that he pioneered.

  • - The 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Live Lectin-Free
    by MD Gundry
    £11.99

    The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy is a captivating book written by MD Gundry. Published in 2019 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc, this book offers a deep dive into the world of plants and their paradoxes. As a reader, you will be taken on a journey where you will learn about the paradoxes that plants present and how they affect our daily lives. This book belongs to the genre of biology and science, making it a must-read for anyone interested in these fields. The Plant Paradox Quick and Easy is not just a book, but an exploration of the plant world that is both informative and entertaining. Don't miss out on this masterpiece by MD Gundry, brought to you by HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

  • - Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
    by Ecole Ferrandi
    £31.99

    Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts in Paris—dubbed “the Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper­—is the ultimate pastry-making reference. From flaky croissants to paper-thin mille-feuille, and from the chestnut cream–filled Paris-Brest to festive yule logs, this comprehensive book leads aspiring pastry chefs through every step—from basic techniques to Michelin-level desserts. Featuring advice on how to equip your kitchen, and the essential doughs, fillings, and decorations, the book covers everything from quick desserts to holiday specialties and from ice creams and sorbets to chocolates. Ferrandi, an internationally renowned professional culinary school, offers an intensive course in the art of French pastry making. Written by the school’s experienced teaching team of master pâtissiers and adapted for the home chef, this fully illustrated cookbook provides all of the fundamental techniques and recipes that form the building blocks of the illustrious French dessert tradition, explained step by step in text and images. Practical information is presented in tables, diagrams, and sidebars for handy reference. Easy-to-follow recipes are graded for level of difficulty, allowing readers to develop their skills over time. Whether you are an amateur home chef or an experienced pâtissier, this patisserie bible provides everything you need to master French pastry making.

  • - A Meat-Smoking Manifesto [A Cookbook]
    by Aaron Franklin
    £18.99

  • by Massimo Bottura
    £34.49

    Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef is a tribute to three-michelin star restaurant, Osteria Francescana and the twenty-five year career of its chef, Massimo Bottura, 'the Jimi Hendrix of Italian chefs', voted The World's Best Restaurant 2016.

  • by Jeffrey Morgenthaler
    £17.49

    From renowned bartender and cocktail brain Jeffrey Morganthaler, the first and only technique-driven cocktail handbook.

  • by Paul Stamets
    £27.49

    A detailed and comprehensive guide for growing and using gourmet and medicinal mushrooms commercially or at home."Absolutely the best book in the world on how to grow diverse and delicious mushrooms."-David Arora, author of Mushrooms Demystified With precise growth parameters for thirty-one mushroom species, this bible of mushroom cultivation includes gardening tips, state-of-the-art production techniques, realistic advice for laboratory and growing room construction, tasty mushroom recipes, and an invaluable troubleshooting guide. More than 500 photographs, illustrations, and charts clearly identify each stage of cultivation, and a twenty-four-page color insert spotlights the intense beauty of various mushroom species. Whether you're an ecologist, a chef, a forager, a pharmacologist, a commercial grower, or a home gardener-this indispensable handbook will get you started, help your garden succeed, and make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.

  • by Yotam Ottolenghi
    £21.99

    This is comfort food, Ottolenghi-style.In his much-anticipated new book, Yotam Ottolenghi brings his inspiring, flavour-forward approach to comfort cooking, delivering new classics that taste of home.A bowl of pasta becomes Caramelised Onion Orecchiette with Hazelnuts & Crispy Sage, a warming soup is Cheesy Bread Soup with Savoy Cabbage & Cavolo Nero, and a plate of mash is transformed into Garlicky Aligot Potato with Leeks & Thyme.Weaving memories of childhood and travel with over 100 irresistible recipes, Ottolenghi COMFORT is a celebration of food and home - of the connections we make as we cook, and pass on from generation to generation.

  • by Ella Mills (Woodward)
    £16.99

    The Sunday Times bestseller Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella is back with over 75 simple, colourful plant-based recipes that take less than 30 minutes to make and contain only 10 ingredients or fewer.

  • by Sam Way
    £16.99

    After taking the social media world by storm and amassing over 13 million followers with his hypnotising 60-second recipe videos, Sam Way is ready to show you how to make tasty, gourmet food in the comfort of your own home.In this, his debut cookbook, self-taught cook Sam Way is revitalising home-cooking with a mouth-watering collection of flavourful and luxurious dishes to see you from a beautifully executed brunch to a quick mid-week dinner, the perfect sharing platters to an indulgent all-out feast with family and friends. Packed with recipes that celebrate bold flavours and fresh, seasonal produce, plus plenty of tips and cheats for quick fixes at home, Sam brings creative and innovative culinary ideas for every occasion.With each chapter framed around one of Sam's signature 'make from scratch' dishes, you'll find everything from the ultimate mac 'n' cheese to miso roasted aubergine, a whole-roasted leg of lamb to mouth-watering meatballs, and quick no-churn ice creams to a decadent dark chocolate and sea salt mousse. This is restaurant-quality food made accessible and easy. Whether you love to host friends or you're simply looking for new ways to use up the spare ingredients in your cupboards, Sam's Eats is your perfect kitchen companion.So, what are you waiting for? Let's do some cooking!

  • by Ixta Belfrage
    £20.99

    'One-in-a-million creativity, Ixta's food is simply outstanding!' Yotam Ottolenghi'This is such a beautiful and joyful book.' Nigella Lawson'Ixta is what we all long for in a cook. Innovative, passionate, exciting and accessible.' Andi Oliver'Ixta has a unique culinary voice, producing food that's bold and intense and audacious. Buckle up. It's quite a ride.' Diana Henry'Ixta is an alchemist with flavour. Thrilling recipes full of life and imagination. I can't wait to cook everything.' Jessie WareEveryday eating with built in wow factor - from the Ottolenghi prot g shaking up the food world. MEZCLA means mix, blend or fusion in Spanish and in her first solo cookbook, Ixta Belfrage - loved for her inventive ingredient combinations - shares her favourite mezcla of flavours. Helpfully divided into quick recipes (for when you need something great on the table, fast) and longer recipes (for when you have time to slow down and savour the process), here are 100 bold, impactful recipes inspired by Italy, Brazil, Mexico and beyond. Creative, colourful and always delicious, this is food for every day and every occasion. Includes quick, flavourful recipes, such as Giant Cheese on Toast with Honey and Urfa Butter and Chicken with Pineapple and 'Nduja, as well as dishes to spend more time over: Chiles Rellenos with Salsa Roja Risotto and Prawn Lasagne with Habanero Oil.

  • by Victoria Rosenthal
    £18.99

    Travel through the exciting culinary world of Final Fantasy XIV. Journey through the rich culinary landscape of Hydaelyn

  • - Recipe For Success
    by Mona Nemmer
    £15.49

    As Liverpool Football Club's head of nutrition, Mona Nemmer ensures the champion players eat right and this fascinating book will inspire the next generation to follow. With a foreword by Jurgen Klopp, Mona takes us behind the scenes at Anfield and the training ground and details the favourite recipes of LFC.

  • by Dr Dr Uma Naidoo
    £13.49

    The Food Mood Connection is a groundbreaking book by Dr. Uma Naidoo that was published by Short Books Ltd in 2020. This book delves into the powerful relationship between the food we eat and our mental health. Dr. Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist, chef, and nutrition specialist, reveals how the food we consume can affect our brain and mood. The book is a fascinating exploration of the science behind the food-mood connection and provides practical, evidence-based strategies for optimizing our diet to enhance our mental health. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Published by Short Books Ltd, The Food Mood Connection is an essential addition to your wellness library.

  • by Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh
    £25.49

    Features recipes containing fresh, evocative ingredients, exotic spices and complex flavourings - including fig, rose petal, saffron, aniseed, orange blossom, pistachio and cardamom - to indulgent cakes, biscuits, tarts, puddings, cheesecakes and ice cream. This book also includes mini-cakes and cookies that parents can make with their children.

  • - Using Traditional, Non-Industrial Methods and Raw Ingredients to Make the World's Best Cheeses
    by David Asher
    £20.49

  • by Claire Saffitz
    £19.49

    A love letter to dessert by the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person.

  • - Build a Bowl of Flavour from Scratch, with Dumplings, Noodles, and More
    by Pippa Middlehurst
    £15.49

    Ramen, pho, claypot rice and everything in between!

  • by Joanna Farrow
    £10.99

    Introducing 'The Official Harry Potter Baking Book' by the talented Joanna Farrow. Published in 2021 by Scholastic, this book is a delicious dive into the magical world of Harry Potter. The genre of this book is as unique as the wizarding world itself, combining the love of baking with the enchantment of Harry Potter. Joanna Farrow has masterfully crafted a variety of recipes that will transport you straight to the Leaky Cauldron, the Great Hall, or even Hagrid's Hut. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this book is a must-have for any Potterhead. So, grab your wand, put on your apron, and let's get baking with The Official Harry Potter Baking Book, proudly published by Scholastic.

  • by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
    £19.49

    Hearty, seasonal cooking with veg - to tie in with the accompanying Channel 4 series

  • - 7 Ways to Transform Your Diet
    by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
    £19.49

    Eat Better Forever, penned by the renowned author Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, is an exceptional book that was published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on the last day of 2020. This book falls under the genre of health and wellness, and it offers readers insightful advice on how to improve their dietary habits for the long term. Fearnley-Whittingstall, with his vast knowledge and experience, provides practical guidance that is easy to understand and implement. The author's unique approach to healthy eating is not about restriction and deprivation but about enjoying delicious, natural food that benefits our health and wellbeing. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, a respected name in the publishing industry, this book is a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf who wishes to embark on a journey towards healthier eating and a better lifestyle. The book is written in English.

  • - A 28-Day Reflux Prevention and Healing Programme
    by Dr Jonathan Aviv
    £13.49

    Dr Jonathan Aviv is a world-renowned physician, surgeon, educator and author. He is the clinical director of the Voice and Swallowing Center of ENT and Allergy Associates. He is also a clinical professor of otolaryngology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. www.AcidWatcher.com

  • - 100 Inspired Recipes to Grill Anytime, Anywhere
    by Francis Mallmann
    £25.49

    Francis Mallmann takes his portable grill on the road and cooks his elemental, unpretentious and delicious food in Paris, New York, California, Brazil and points in between.

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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