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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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  • - The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
    by Sally Fallon
    £18.99

    Presents a message that animal fats and cholesterol are vital factors in the human diet, necessary for reproduction and normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels. This cookbook includes information on how to prepare grains and enzyme-rich lacto-fermented foods.

  • by Josh Scherer
    £16.99

    "From the larger-than-life team behind the internet's most-watched daily show, Good Mythical Morning, and culinary spinoff, Mythical kitchen, a one-of-a-kind cookbook with 100 recipes for living a Mythical, and delicious life"--Provided by publisher.

  • - 100 Glorious Recipes Celebrating the Best of Italian Ingredients
    by Theo Randall
    £20.99

    Beautiful new cookbook from world-renowned chef Theo Randall, showcasing Italian deli ingredients

  • by Steven Gundry
    £18.99

  • - Over 200 Delicious Recipes That Anyone Can Make
    by Stephen Flynn & David Flynn
    £16.99

  • by Dale DeGroff
    £19.49

    The renowned cocktail bible, fully revised and updated by the legendary bartender who set off the cocktail craze--featuring over 100 brand-new recipes, all-new photography, and an up-to-date history of the cocktail.The Craft of the Cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first published in 2002, and it has had a remarkable influence on bartending. With this new edition, the original gets a delicious update, bringing expertise from Dale DeGroff, the father of craft cocktails, to the modern bar for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts. The beloved histories, culture, tips, and tricks are back but all are newly revised, and DeGroff's favorite liquor recommendations are included so you know which gin or bourbon will mix just right.

  • - Over 100 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Meals in 20 Minutes
    by Ian Theasby & Henry Firth
    £16.99

    BOSH! are back with over 100 mouthwatering plant-based dishes you can get on the table in 20 minutes or less

  • - Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life.
    by James Smith
    £8.99

    *The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller Are you ready to change your life?

  • - A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles
    by Terry Wahls
    £15.49

    After progressive multiple sclerosis landed Dr Wahls in a tilt/recline wheelchair, she exhaustively researched autoimmune disease and brain biology, and embraced the concepts of functional medicine. The Wahls Protocol gave Dr Wahls her life back.

  • by Julia Child & Simone Beck
    £13.49 - 18.99

    Helps cooks master the full repertoire of classic French dishes. This title includes recipes that range across soups from the garden and bisques from the sea, famour fish stews from Provence and Normandy, to suckling pig and charcuterie, baguettes and croissants, and through a huge variety of desserts to petit-fours.

  • - A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers
    by John Palmer & Colin Kaminski
    £11.99

    Water is arguably the most critical and least understood of the foundation elements in brewing beer. Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, third in Brewers Publications' Brewing Elements series, takes the mystery out of water's role in the brewing process. The book leads brewers through the chemistry and treatment of brewing water, from an overview of water sources, to adjusting water for different beer styles, and different brewery processes, to wastewater treatment. The discussions include how to read water reports, understanding flavor contributions, residual alkalinity, malt acidity, and mash pH.

  • - Recipes for the world's most Instagrammable fruit
    by Ron Simpson
    £11.99

    The Avocado Book is a celebration of the world's most instagrammed fruit.

  • - The Zero Waste Blueprint
    by Douglas McMaster
    £16.99

    Silo maps out an extraordinary new plan from radical young chef Douglas McMaster, founder of SILO the first zero food-waste restaurant-a food system for the future, encouraging us to go for the purest, most natural and efficient way to cook and eat, waste less and make the most of what nature gives us.

  • by Magnus Nilsson
    £30.99

    The acclaimed chef featured in the Emmy-Award winning US PBS series The Mind of a Chef and the Netflix docuseries Chef's Table explores the rich baking tradition of the Nordic region, with 450 tempting recipes for home bakers

  • - The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods, 2nd Edition
    by Sandor Ellix Katz
    £16.99

    2nd edition. A new edition of the 2003 book which started the fermentation revolution. Updated with colour photos throughout and brand new recipes which reflect the author's deepening knowledge of global food traditions.

  • by Paul Hollywood
    £18.99

  • - A Food Adventurer's Guide
    by Cecily Wong, Dylan Thuras & Atlas Obscura
    £27.49

    Wonder is around every corner, and on every plate. The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and tradition--like the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.

  • by Nathan Anthony
    £14.99

    The must-have first cookbook from the hugely popular healthy eating blog, Bored of Lunch.Nathan Anthony, the home cook with over 1.2million followers, shares delicious and easy home-style recipes that can all be made in your slow cooker while you get on with your day.Calorie-counted and perfect for anyone enjoying a slimming lifestyle or following a diet programme, satisfying, flavourful food has never been so easy and affordable.From pastas and risottos to curries, fakeaways and family favourites this book is packed with dishes for any day of the week or occasion such as Honey Chilli Beef Noodles, Garlic Mac and Cheese, Lemon Butter Chicken and even a Sunday Roast. With simple, foolproof methods and no fancy or hard-to-find ingredients this is the perfect book for anyone who wants delicious meals that make you feel great too.

  • by Mary Claire Haver
    £13.49

    **From the New York Times Bestselling author**The UK edition of the menopause health plan that is taking the US by storm and already helped 100,000 women lose stubborn weight and tame their symptoms.When Dr Mary Claire Haver hit the perimenopause, she was shocked at the severity of her symptoms. She had always lived a very healthy lifestyle, but the weight seemed to be piling on and no diet or fitness regime could shift it.Exhausted and miserable, she decided to research her own solutions and was able to transform her health with three principles which are now central to The Galveston Diet:Fuel Refocus - Alter the ratio of healthy fats, lean protein, and quality carbohydrates to efficiently burn fat.Intermittent Fasting - Eat within a flexible 8-hour eating window to draw energy from stored fat.Anti-inflammatory Food - Eat more foods like leafy greens, olive oil, berries, nuts, and tomatoes.By combining these key principles Dr Haver has created a nutritional plan that finally makes it possible to lose stubborn weight and tame everyday symptoms from brain fog to insomnia.The first menopause diet designed by a woman for women, this is a kind, honest and science-backed plan with recipes, practical tips and shopping lists so that, no matter your lifestyle, you can finally regain control of your health and feel like YOU again.Reviews from women who have tried The Galveston Diet: 'When I found The Galveston Diet, I wasn't eating unhealthy food; I was just not eating the right foods. I have now lost 42+ pounds! Thank you, Dr. Haver, for helping me find me' Janice S'I cannot believe the changes I've seen since doing The Galveston Diet. I have lost 55lbs and feel amazing. I'm sleeping better. I no longer have any back pain and have more energy now than I did in my 30's' Sandra S'In two months, I have lost 13 pounds. My husband has lost 14 pounds. We feel so much better, and our clothes fit like they haven't fit in many, many months! That stubborn "middle expansion" is finally reversing' Suzanne J'I've never been obese but just could not get off the extra belly weight after my hysterectomy at 32 years old. I'm now 62 and feel better than I've ever felt about my body' Lesia M

  • by Katarina Cermelj
    £19.49

  • by Lara Briden Nd
    £15.49

  • by Sara Gottfried
    £13.49

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNew York Times bestselling author Dr Sara Gottfried shares a new, female-friendly Keto diet that addresses women's unique hormonal needs, so readers can shed pounds and maintain the loss more easily.Most diet plans were created by men for men, but women's bodies don't work the same way. Popular programs can actually make it harder for women to lose weight, because they can wreak havoc on a woman's complex and delicate hormonal system. Dr Sara Gottfried has spent her career demystifying hormones and helping patients improve their health more broadly with personalised medicine.In Women, Food, and Hormones, Dr Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better. Featuring hormonal detoxification combined with a ketogenic diet that is tailor-made for women, coupled with an intermittent fasting protocol and over 50 delicious and filling recipes, this book shares a fat-burning solution that gets results.

  • - All of the Recipes from the New ITV Series
    by Gino D'Acampo
    £16.99

    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TAKE A SEAT AT GINO'S FAMILY TABLE: with every recipe from his latest hit ITV series__________________Italian families know that food is where the heart is. In his new book, Gino shares over 80 tried and tested recipes that work for busy families, ranging from quick weeknight one-pot meals to comforting roasts to decadent desserts - and even the dinners to make when the kids are out!You'll be amazed what you can do with cheap ingredients you can find anywhere. Try his:· HEARTY MUSHROOM PENNE with smoked pancetta and rosemary· BRAISED LAMB SHANKS in honey and red wine sauce· MACARONI QUATTRO FORMAGGI with fried breadcrumbs and sneaky veg· SPICY AUBERGINE BAKE with mozzarella and pecorino cheese· IRISH CREAM PANNA COTTA with chocolate coffee beans· ITALIAN BUCK'S FIZZ with prosecco and CointreauWhether you've got hours or minutes to cook, whether your family wants adventurous new tastes or old familiar classics, Gino has the perfect recipe for you.Including the chapters Quick, One-Pot, Lighter, Sunday Specials, Kids Are Out and Desserts, this book will bring a ray of Italian sunshine into your family dinners.Buon appetito!

  • - from the bestselling author of Keto Diet
    by Dr Josh Axe
    £11.99

    Bestselling author of Keto Diet, Dr. Josh Axe, explains how to cure more than 70 diseases, lose weight, and increase vitality with traditional healing practices passed down through the ages.

  • - Traditional Home-Style Recipes That Capture the Flavors and Memories of Mexico
    by Mely Martinez
    £15.49

    Bring the authentic flavors of Mexico into your kitchen with The Mexican Home Kitchen, featuring 85+ recipes for every meal and occasion.

  • - THE ESSENTIAL NEW GUIDE TO THE BEERS OF THE WORLD
    by Tim Webb
    £25.49

    The definitive guide to world beer fully updated for a third edition.

  • - Learning to Embrace the Imperfect and Entertain with Thoughtfulness and Ease
    by Julie Pointer Adams
    £20.49

    This book is organised into chapters of five locations - Japan, Denmark, California, France, and Italy - places where the approach to home decor and entertaining best reflects wabi-sabi principles. The book is complete with lush photography and practical checklists.

  • by Antoni Porowski
    £15.49

    The food guru and breakout star of the Netflix smash hit Queer Eye reveals his stylish, accessible, simple and delicious recipes.

  • by Ian Theasby & Henry Firth
    £13.49

  • - The King and Queen of Italian Wine
    by Kerin O'Keefe
    £27.99

    Following on the success of her books on Brunello di Montalcino, renowned author and wine critic Kerin O'Keefe takes readers on a historic and in-depth journey to discover Barolo and Barbaresco, two of Italy's most fascinating and storied wines. In this groundbreaking new book, O'Keefe gives a comprehensive overview of the stunning side-by-side growing areas of these two world-class wines that are separated only by the city of Alba and profiles a number of the fiercely individualistic winemakers who create structured yet elegant and complex wines of remarkable depth from Italy's most noble grape, Nebbiolo. A masterful narrator of the aristocratic origins of winemaking in this region, O'Keefe gives readers a clear picture of why Barolo is called both the King of Wines and the Wine of Kings. Profiles of key Barolo and Barbaresco villages include fascinating stories of the families, wine producers, and idiosyncratic personalities that have shaped the area and its wines and helped ignite the Quality Wine Revolution that eventually swept through all of Italy. The book also considers practical factors impacting winemaking in this region, including climate change, destructive use of harsh chemicals in the vineyards versus the gentler treatments used for centuries, the various schools of thought regarding vinification and aging, and expansion and zoning of vineyard areas. Readers will also appreciate a helpful vintage guide to Barolo and Barbaresco and a glossary of useful Italian wine terms.

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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