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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 Billy Law
    £19.99

    The most popular Korean dishes from the streets and homes across the nation. This is food with a singular mission: to deliver maximum flavour in an approachable way. From the nourishing home-cooked meals served to generations gathered around the family table to the indulgent street eats that line the city sidewalks, Korean food is undeniably delicious. Learn to cook your favourite Korean dishes in this neon tribute to a country overflowing with culinary delights. With more than 70 classics, such as tteokbokki, japchae, and the famous bulgogi and bibimbap, to much-loved Korean barbecue and, of course, kimchi, Cook Korea! is your guide to the Korean kitchen.

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    by Tovar
    £15.99

    Ditch the Diet and Gain a Healthy Relationship with Food Dieting is one of the greatest contributors to weight gain. Yet the pressure to be thin is always present through advertising, social media, and even subtle influences from family and friends. As a young woman, Dr. Supatra Tovar was trapped in the frustrating cycle of dieting and disappointment and was determined to break free from the Diet Culture hamster wheel. Combining scientific research with clinical work as a licensed psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert, Dr. Tovar developed a unique approach that has helped her and her clients naturally achieve sustainable health. Now Dr. Tovar will teach you the steps to eliminate Diet Culture's negative influence by explaining the science of why diets fail, while providing simple steps to help you achieve a healthy mind-body-soul relationship. By focusing on scientifically proven methods to change your mindset, tune into your body, and eat mindfully, she will help you reshape your relationship with food, heal your mind, and live a diet-free life. ​Join a community of those seeking a healthier way. You will hear transformative stories, work through simple exercises, and gain access to valuable resources including meditation videos, a mindful eating journal, a workbook, and a cookbook--all in support of your journey to a more joyful, balanced, and self-accepting life.

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    £52.49

    They emphasize that neither the ancient Indians nor their gods and goddesses were abstemious teetotalers: evidence is plentiful to indicate that they were more bon vivant than we can imagine or give them credit for.

  • by Shikha Saxena
    £123.99

    This book explores the historical perspective of food security, women's access to food, malnutrition and obesity among women, and household food security to present an analysis of women's nutrition in developing countries.

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    by Dominique Eloise Alexander
    £16.99

    The ultimate collection of air fryer baking recipes, with simple ingredients, quick baking times and guaranteed results.

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    by Katy Beskow
    £16.99

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    by Camilla Fayed
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    by Jennifer Wong
    £19.49

    A celebration of Australia's unique culture of regional Chinese restaurants.

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    by Lindsey Smith
    £15.49

    Enjoy co-authors Delanie Fischer and Lindsey Smith’s delicious mocktail adaptations of your favorite books and authors.

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    by Roopa Gulati
    £19.49

    In this joyful new book, Roopa Gulati travels through India and celebrates the wonderfully varied food that makes up a nation, making pitstops at the homes of the people who cook it every day, and the result is over 100 delicious, fresh and vibrant recipes that you'll want to cook from time and again. From dals to masalas, and quick and easy suppers to feasts for a crowd, the easy-to-follow recipes are bursting with authentic flavours using ingredients found in your local supermarket. Recipes include aubergine pakoras with onion and tamarind relish, potato and paneer tikki, sweetcorn bhajis, Tandoori sea bass, home-style Punjabi chicken curry, Kashmiri lamb with saffron, cardamom and red chillies, cumin potatoes, Bengali-style butternut squash with tamarind and jaggery, channa dal with spinach, black eye beans in garlic tomato masala, phirni with honey, orange and saffron syrup and pistachio and cardamom biscuits. From the monsoon-washed backwaters of Kerala to the crowded markets of Mumbai, and from remote kitchens in Gujarat, with shelves stacked high with pickle jars, to the old French quarter of Ponducherry, where lunch is served on banana leaves picked fresh from the garden, this celebration of regional cooking will bring the sights, sounds and flavours of India to your table.

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    by Laura Meyer
    £16.99

    When Laura Meyer first started her weight loss journey, she was delighted to learn that by making just a few small changes to her meals, she could still eat fabulous food without feeling like she was missing out.In her first cookbook, Laura shares her favourite recipes to eat deliciously throughout the week while also staying on track. From Burger in a Bowl, to Broccoli and Bacon Pesto Pasta and Biscoff and Banana Pancakes, every recipe is tailored to fit the Weight Watcher's programme (but equally suitable to use without). Her recipes are all portioned out and pointed up to make it as easy as possible to follow your fitness plan.

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    by Camellia Panjabi
    £28.49

    This is a definitive collection of India's most delicious, exciting and incredibly easy-to-prepare vegetable dishes. The book will be arranged by vegetable, each with a nutritional profile and an introduction that will take the reader to parts of India they'll never have experienced before, followed by achievable and authentic recipes to elevate and celebrate each ingredient. Camellia Panjabi, bestselling author, chef, entrepreneur and founder of London's first ever Indian restaurant has written an irresistibly beautiful cookbook that everyone who loves to cook and eat Indian food will need on their shelf. She covers the background of vegetarian food in India, culinary beliefs and practices, and invaluable information on ingredients, equipment and of course spices too.

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    by Louisa Holst
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    by Deacon Carpenter
    £7.99

    This entry in the popular Little Bit of series introduces the ancient healing practice of Ayurveda.   Known as the "grandparent" of modern medicine and the sister philosophy of yoga, Ayurveda lets patients take control of their own health by focusing on prevention, not medical intervention. Practitioners become active participants in their own wellness by managing stress, consuming healing foods, and understanding which remedies work for their particular body/mind types. A Little Bit of Ayurveda explores the history, philosophy, and practical application of this ancient and relevant system: it looks at Ayurveda's influence on both Eastern and Western medicines; outlines the "five element theory" and the doshas; reveals how disease manifests itself; and offers simple rituals to keep you balanced, from seasonal eating and deep belly breathing to dry brushing and tongue scraping. A quiz at the end helps you complete an Ayurvedic self-evaluation . . . and starts you on the path to wellness!

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    by Stewart Lonky
    £20.49

    Harness cutting edge science and common sense to outsmart obesity. One of the most significant global health challenges we face today is obesity. Over 100 million people in the US alone are seeking a game-changing solution to this problem. How can we break free from obesity's clutches and shed unwanted weight for good? The answer--multifaceted, interconnected, and rooted in scientific fact, clinical experience, and common sense--lies within the pages of Outsmarting Obesity. In Outsmarting Obesity, pioneering physician Dr. Stewart Lonky gives us a fresh look at the obesity challenge with an easy-to-read explanation of the science behind his groundbreaking approach. He explains how epigenetics, our modern environment, and our toxic behaviors have created the perfect obesity storm, imperiling our physical, financial, and psychological well-being. Dr. Lonky has devoted years to studying obesity's mysteries, and together with his colleague, peak performance expert and celebrity nutritionist Chris Talley, offers concrete suggestions on how to stop, reverse, and even prevent the obesity scourge. Get ready to break free from obesity's clutches and embark on a journey towards lasting weight loss and a healthier, more vibrant life.

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    £35.99

    Compiled by award-winning chef, judge and TV host Robert Oliver, Eat Pacific includes 139 zesty recipes from Fiji, Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea, taken from the popular TV series Pacific Island Food Revolution, now in its third season. There's more than healthy, tasty, affordable food, however. This book has a powerful health and food-sovereignty message: local food cultures hold the key to better diets, economic sustainability and combating diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

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    by Marcus Rees
    £13.99

    Oxfordshire Uncorked is a no-frills, accessible guide to the thriving vineyards and wineries of Oxfordshire and the North Cotswolds. With years of expertise poured into every page and stunning photography of the region's rolling hills, it provides an exciting insight into the unsung story of England's ever-evolving wine industry.

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    by Marcus Bawdon
    £11.99

    When it comes to BBQ there is no better teacher than fire-cooking supremo MARCUS BAWDON. Learn how to cook TEMPTING and EXCITING food over charcoal and flame IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD from the very best.Catering for meat-eaters, veggies and vegans alike this will become your GO-TO BBQ COOKBOOK.

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    by Sonali Shah
    £13.49

    A fun, giftable cookbook that showcases the versatility of dips with options for every occasion and mood, including snacking, entertaining, 'picky bits' picnics and much more.

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    by Martha Collison
    £19.49

    Effortless and unfussy recipes designed to be shared, at gatherings big and small.

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    by Emma Porter
    £16.99

    The fabulous companion cookbook to Professor Roy Taylor MBE's bestselling series: Life Without Diabetes and Your Simple Guide to Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

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    by Tristan Stephenson
    £18.99

    DISCOVER the HERITAGE of AGAVE-BASED SPIRITS in the first all-new book in five years by Tristan Stephenson, master mixologist, spirit entrepreneur and AWARD-WINNING BESTSELLING author of the Curious Bartender series of books.

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    by Maria Jose Sevilla
    £16.99

    DISCOVER the cuisine from this FASCINATING region through 75 AUTHENTIC recipes from renowned expert MARIA JOSE SEVILLA.Cocina Vasca explores the cooking and traditions of Spain's most EXCITING food destination.Home to some of the world's MOST CELEBRATED restaurants and chefs, with the city of SAN SEBASTIAN at its heart that proudly has 16 Michelin-starred restaurants.

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

    Take inspiration from JAPANESE BARTENDING with this stylish range of COCKTAIL recipes.Featuring FRESH FRUITY FLAVOURS as well as more savoury tastes like MATCHA, SANSHO, MISO and SESAME, along with ideas for small BAR BITES.

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    by Eleanor Maidment
    £15.49

    CELEBRATE beans, lentils and peas in all their glory with this delicious new book.A MODERN spin on cooking with pulses and how easily they can be incorporated into EVERYDAY MEALS.Affordable, sustainable, good for gut and overall health, good for the environment, a solution to eating less meat, packed with protein and fibre - pulses are the future of home cooking.

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    - More Than 65 Deliciously Different Ways to Enjoy Cooking with Garlic
    by Jenny Linford
    £11.99

    A celebration of garlic from festivals to folklore plus a stunning collection of more than 65 delicious recipes from around the world.

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

    Discover the BEST collection of OVER 50 recipes that pimp up the humble potato into the ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD.FRIES have well and truly evolved from a sometimes soggy side dish to the STAR OF THE SHOW. FEEL-GOOD FOOD has never FELT SO GOOD.

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    by Maxine Clark
    £16.99

    Over 100 recipes for the BEST-LOVED dishes and a masterclass in Italian cooking from a hugely experienced teacher.EXPERT step-by-step instructions to achieve PERFECT RESULTS every time you cook.Choose from ANTIPASTI, PASTA, GNOCCHI & POLENTA, PIZZA & BREAD, plus salads, vegetables, meat and sweet things.

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    £76.99

    This book presents valuable information for exploring the health claims of plant-based phytochemicals for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders.

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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