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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 Jenny Linford
    £11.99

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

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    by Therese Nichols
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    by Joel Harrison
    £16.99

    An indispensable, curated guide guide to the world of whisky distilleries: their stories and styles, which to visit, plus the very best offerings to try from each of these legendary locations.

  • by Cook for Good
    £26.49

    Soup for Good shares the favourite recipes of the Cook for Good community, including soups donated by Nigella, Ed Balls and Gordon Brown, and tells the stories of some of its much-loved characters. It's a celebration of soup and community, and the perfect expression of the power of food to change lives and bring people together.

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    by Tom Sullivan
    £19.99

    Celebrate your pregnancy with recipes, stories, and advice from Tom and Rachael Sullivan, authors of Meals She Eats.In 2022, after successfully conceiving their first child, Tom and Rachael Sullivan launched a series on TikTok that playfully tracked the size of their growing baby. In answer to Rachael's question, "Honey, what do we got?" Tom presented her with a dish featuring an ingredient comparable in size to their baby that week. When their baby was the size of an eggplant, Tom prepared Crispy Eggplant Tacos. A pineapple? Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes. What about a butternut squash? Roasted Butternut Squash and Tomato Pasta.Now you can celebrate your pregnancy and nourish your growing baby with over 90 fun and nutrient-rich recipes from Sullivans, organized by trimester and focused each week on an ingredient that represents the size of your baby. As your baby grows from the size of the blueberry at Week 8 to the size of a watermelon at Week 40, you can recognize each milestone with the perfect dish. You'll find breakfasts, snacks, main dishes, and, of course, sweet treats and mocktails, all designed to satisfy your cravings and deliver the nutrition you and your baby need.Along the way, Tom and Rach offer advice and encouragement, share the ups and downs of their pregnancy journeys, and reflect on the joy of bringing new life into the world.

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    by Lea Teuscher
    £23.99

    From traditional Japanese tea houses to modern, trendy hotspots in global cities, each tea house in this book has its own story, ambiance, and unique tea experience.

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    by Guia Penin
    £23.99

    Peñín Guide is the most widely-read Spanish wine guide in Spain and the most international reference book on Spanish Wines with ratings on around 9,800 wines and information on 2,000 wineries.

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    by Guia Penin
    £23.99

    Peñín Guide is the most widely-read Spanish wine guide in Spain and the most international reference book on Spanish Wines with ratings on around 9,800 wines and information on 2,000 wineries. Text in Spanish.

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    by Sarah Samuels
    £18.99

    Sarah is all about perfection and is determined to make her bakes the best they can be! Her lifelong passion for baking and recipes passed down from her Grandma Nora and mum. Put on the kettle and follow Sarah on her adventure into brilliant bakes, delicious delights and scrumptious scones for you to enjoy making with the whole family!

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    by Chloe Callow
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    £164.49

    Discusses recent scientific evidence in the use of nutraceuticals in the prevention and management of heart disease. Demonstrates various nutraceutical components used in the management and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension in human beings. Summarizes functional foods, and various nutraceuticals for CVDs.

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    by Kylee Van Horn
    £19.49

    Practical Fueling for Endurance Athletes provides practical, science-based nutritional information and strategies that lead to long-term health and superior performance in running, cycling, swimming, rowing, obstacle course racing, multiday events, and Nordic skiing.

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    by Halle Burns
    £18.99

    Easy and delicious plant-based snacks from TikTok sensation Halle Burns aka @ballehurns

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    by Sami Tamimi
    £21.99

    Vegetarian recipes celebrating the food of Palestine, from the co-author of Falastin, Jerusalem and Ottolenghi: The Cookbook.A homage to Palestinian food and culture, Boustany, is the first solo cookbook from Sami Tamimi, Ottolenghi co-founder and champion of Palestinian food and culture.Boustany translates from Arabic as 'My Garden', and the down-to-earth, relaxed and plentiful recipes are reflective of Sami's signature style and approach to food. Bold, inspiring and ever-evolving, Boustany picks up where Falastin left off, with flavour-packed, colourful and simple vegetable- and grain-led dishes; this is how Sami grew up eating - platters of aubergine and chickpeas with a spicy green lemon sauce and fragrant lentil fatteh that always tasted better the next day. These are the dishes he has known, loved, cooked and shared with friends.With over 100 recipes, Sami offers recipes for breakfast, sharing plates, big celebrations, simple breads, moreish sweet treats, easy dinners and more. It's an approach that's strongly present in Palestinian cuisine, from building your mooneh, or pantry, by preserving seasonal vegetables and herbs to lining the dinner table with a variety of salads and condiments reflective of a love for fresh and vibrant food.

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    by Chetna Makan
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    Chetna Makan is most popular for her YouTube channel, 'Food with Chetna' where she shares her creative flair for cooking. This Indian cookbook features authentic, delicious dishes presented clearly, alongside beautiful photography. A fantastic addition to any culinary library, and part of the collectable Hamlyn Classic Recipes series.

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    by Ryland Peters & SMALL
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    by Charles MacLean
    £31.99

    'For the reader who knows little about whisky, this is a book that will easily and enjoyably fill that gap.' Sir Alexander McCall Smith

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    by Anne Sheasby
    £8.99

    Discover a wealth of HACKS, TRICKS and TIPS that'll make life in the kitchen a breeze!This indispensable guide reveals hundreds of foolproof techniques to elevate your culinary skills, from mastering precise chopping methods to creating rich, flavourful stocks. Designed for easy browsing, this essential kitchen companion is perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced food enthusiasts, offering practical advice on every aspect of cooking, as well as a handy glossary defining some of the most common cookery jargon. Whether you need to rescue a sauce that's splitting, find the fastest way to peel a tomato, keep ingredients fresher for longer or maximise your kitchen storage, you'll find the answers - and so much more - within these pages.

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    by Tom Kerridge
    £18.99

    Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge brings you the ultimate recipes for every barbecue

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    by Duncan de Sorderly
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    by Pip Payne
    £15.49

    80 quick and healthy air fryer meals, all under 600 calories

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    by Dan May
    £8.99

    60 recipes for fiery sauces, marinades and rubs, showcasing the WORLD'S MOST FLAVOURSOME CHILLIES.

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    by Ryland Peters, (Ryland Peters & Small) Small
    £8.99

    Master the art of putting together the PERFECT MEZZE with this tempting collection of over 50 recipes.

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    by Ursula Ferrigno
    £16.99

    Over 70 irresistible RECIPES for ITALIAN DESSERTS, cakes, tarts, pastries, gelato and more!CREAMY and INDULGENT, to LIGHT and REFRESHING, the authentic Italian recipes in this book CATER TO ALL TASTES.BESTSELLING author URSULA FERRIGNO imparts her knowledge of the sweet side of Italian cuisine through her passion for Italian food.Picture the scene ? you?re sitting in a delightful trattoria on the Amalfi coast on a warm summer?s evening after a day by the sea, enjoying a small slice of the melt-in-the-mouth torta that the waitress recommended. You walk back through the cobbled streets back to your hotel and spot a gelataria and can?t walk past without enjoying a scoop of the most delicious pistachio gelato you?ve ever experienced. Dolci Italiano holds the secret to bringing that feeling into your own kitchen with this unmissable collection of the best Italian desserts, cakes, tarts, biscuits and gelato.The collection is organised in the following delicious chapters: Torta (cakes), Pasticcini (small cakes & pastries), Crostate & Pani Dolci (tarts & sweet breads), Bisotti (cookies), Dolci (desserts), Gelato & Sorbet (ice cream & sorbets) and Regali (edible gifts). Recipes range from classics such as Lemon & Pistachio Torta, Cannoli (small filled pastry shells) and Sweet Ricotta Bread, to the more adventurous Bomboloni (small doughnuts), Pizza Dolce and Peach Cremolato. From ending the meal at a large family gathering, to a special bake for a festival or celebration or making some small treats to take when visiting friends or neighbours, there's a dessert for every occasion.

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    by Ryland Peters, (Ryland Peters & Small) Small
    £11.99

    A BRIGHT and BREEZY collection of TEMPTINGLY TRANSPORTABLE RECIPES for AL FRESCO EATING.

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    by Da-Hae West
    £16.99

    EXCITING KOREAN RECIPES for people with busy lives that want DELICIOUS MEALS IN A HURRY.Recreate your favourite Korean takeaway with this collection of SUPER SPEEDY recipes.SIMPLE and QUICK recipes to whip up in your kitchen for EASY WEEKNIGHT DINNERS.Korea is often described as having a balli, balli culture (balli translates as 'quickly' in Korean) as it is a nation of people always in a hurry to get things done. Known for its bold flavours, Korean food has a balance of sweet, spicy, sour and umami notes. All of this combines to create this collection of speedy, yet incredibly tasty Korean dishes using all the classic Korean ingredients such as gochujang, kimchi and sesame.These recipes are simple and achievable to make after a long day?s work but can also be combined to make an impressive spread for when guests come to visit too. Start with Lunchbox & Street Food recipes such as Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or Kimchi Grilled Cheese, then move on to Meat & Fish dishes like Dak Gotchi (Soy Glazed Chicken Skewers). Quick and easy Soups & Stews and Rice & Noodles recipes feature Kongnamul Gum (Beansprout Soup) and Kimchi and Bacon Fried Rice. Veg recipes include Sticky Chilli Tofu, and not forgetting the all-important Kimchi, Pickles & Sides. Finish your induction to super easy Korean recipes with perfect Sweet Treat recipes such as Bingsu (Strawberry Shaved Ice).

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    by Shivesh Bhatia
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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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