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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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    - Simple One Dish Dinners
    by Rukmini Iyer
    £15.49

    The Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer is a delightful addition to any cookbook collection. Published by Vintage Publishing in 2017, this book has quickly become a kitchen staple for many. The author, Rukmini Iyer, has masterfully created a cookbook that simplifies the cooking process without compromising on flavor. The Roasting Tin is not just a cookbook; it's a revolution in the kitchen, encouraging home cooks to embrace the simplicity of single pan cooking. The genre of this book is food and drink, but it's more than just a recipe book. It's a guide to a more relaxed, healthier way of eating. So, if you're looking for a way to simplify your cooking process without sacrificing taste, The Roasting Tin is the book for you. Published by Vintage Publishing, this book is a testament to their commitment to publishing high-quality, informative books.

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    by Sasha Petraske
    £19.99

    Regarding Cocktails is the only book from the late Sasha Petraske, the legendary bartender who changed cocktail culture with his speakeasy-style bar Milk & Honey.

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    - Lose weight and reprogramme your body
    by Dr Michael Mosley
    £9.49

    Title: The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet, Author: Dr Michael Mosley, Publication Year: 2015-12-17, Publisher: Short Books Ltd, Language: eng

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    - Food, Family, Friends, Festivities (Nigella Collection)
    by Nigella Lawson
    £19.99

    Alternative Christmas dinners - goose, beef, pork and a vegetarian feast Joy to the world - Christmas baking and sweet treats All wrapped up - mouthwatering gift ideas for a personal touch Christmas brunch - recipes to make Boxing Day special

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    - Peruvian Kitchen
    by Martin Morales
    £21.99

    Modern Peruvian cuisine - with soul.

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    - Life on 4 wheels, Cooking on 2 rings
    by Martin Dorey
    £18.99

    The Camper Van Cookbook by Sarah Randell is a delightful addition to any food lover's library. Published in 2010 by the Headline Publishing Group, this book is more than just a cookbook. It is a journey into the world of camper van living, filled with delicious recipes that can be made on the road. The book is written in English and is an essential guide for anyone who loves the freedom of the open road and the joy of good food. The author, Sarah Randell, brings her expertise in food and travel together to create a book that is as enjoyable to read as it is to cook from. The genre of this book is a unique blend of travel, food, and lifestyle, making it a standout publication from the year 2010. The Camper Van Cookbook is not just a publication, it's an adventure on paper brought to you by the Headline Publishing Group.

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    by Maori Murota
    £18.99

    Over 100 recipes for authentic Japanese food demystified and made easy

  • by Ben Cohen
    £9.99

    Discover the world of homemade ice cream from the masters themselves. 'Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book' is a delightful creation by Ben Cohen, a name synonymous with delicious and innovative ice cream. Published in 1987, this book is a treasure trove of unique and mouthwatering dessert recipes that will leave you craving for more. The book belongs to the genre of cookbooks and is an absolute must-have for all dessert enthusiasts. It not only introduces you to a variety of ice cream flavors but also guides you on how to make them at home. From classic favorites to Ben & Jerry's special, the book has something for everyone. Published by Workman Publishing, 'Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book' is more than just a cookbook, it's an invitation to create, indulge, and enjoy. Dive into this sweet journey and let your taste buds experience the magic of homemade desserts.

  • by Ingvar Ronde
    £15.49

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    by Nisha Vora
    £28.49

    "A groundbreaking and comprehensive 'vegan flavor bible'--with 150 must-make recipes--from the ... home cook and creator behind Rainbow Plant Life"--

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    by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty
    £16.99

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    by Gozney
    £18.99

    The ultimate cookbook for food- and pizza-lovers everywhere! A beautiful book with everything you need to know about wood-fired and outdoor cooking.

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    by Samantha Clark
    £21.99

    "e;This is a beautiful book, its inspiring, greed-inducing recipes full of big flavour but requiring little effort. Just gorgeous!"e; - Nigella Lawson"e;This will stay by my cooker. It's brimful of great uncomplicated ideas, intense flavours and loads of colour. And the recipes really are easy."e; - Diana Henry"e;I love every recipe. They're glorious - delicious, exciting, inspiring, and really easy."e; - Claudia Roden"e;Another beautiful Moro book, full of mouth-watering, beautiful recipes to pull us greedily into the kitchen. What a treat!"e; - Thomasina Miers-Moro is the highly acclaimed home of bold, flavour-centered cooking using few ingredients, perfectly combined. Trailblazing chefs Sam and Sam Clark bring the evocative flavours of Southern Spain and North Africa to everyday cooking. Discover outstanding simple recipes such as Roasted aubergines with pomegranates and pistachios, one-pot Monkfish stew with green beans, potatoes and alioli, and Chicken with preserved lemon labneh - on the table in minutes with the laidback, no-fuss attitude of the countries that inspire them.

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    by Anastasia Miari
    £19.99

    Yiayia, a captivating novel by Anastasia Miari, invites readers into a world of heartfelt emotions and vivid imagery. Published in 2023 by Hardie Grant Books (UK), this book is a testament to the author's ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with readers across the globe. The genre of this book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of drama, romance, and adventure, creating a unique reading experience that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Yiayia is not just a book; it's an exploration of life's complexities through the lens of compelling characters and gripping plotlines. Every page is a journey, and every chapter is an adventure. So, if you're looking for a book that is as enriching as it is entertaining, Yiayia by Anastasia Miari is the one to pick. Published by Hardie Grant Books (UK), it's a literary masterpiece that is sure to captivate your imagination.

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    by Steven Roennfeldt
    £16.99

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    by Nadine Estero
    £14.99

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    by Elena Craig
    £19.49

    "Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston's Bakery, Al's Pancake World, Luke's Diner, and Emily and Richard's dinner table. Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie's Risotto, Mrs. Kim's Flaxseed Muffins, Luke's Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster"--

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    - Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from around the World
    by Sandor Ellix Katz
    £21.99

    "From James Beard Award winner and New York Times-bestselling author of The Art of Fermentation: the recipes, processes, cultural traditions, and stories from around the globe that inspire Sandor Katz and his life's work-a cookbook destined to become a modern classic essential for every home chef. "His teachings and writings on fermentation have changed lives around the world."-BBC For the past two decades, fermentation expert and bestselling author Sandor Katz has traveled the world, both teaching and learning about the many fascinating and delicious techniques for fermenting foods. Wherever he's gone, he has gleaned valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of local and indigenous peoples, whether they make familiar ferments like sauerkraut or less common preparations like natto and koji. In his latest book, Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys, Katz takes readers along with him to revisit these special places, people, and foods. This cookbook goes far beyond mere general instructions and explores the transformative process of fermentation through: Detailed descriptions of traditional fermentation techniques Celebrating local customs and ceremonies that surround particular ferments Profiles of the farmers, business owners, and experimenters Katz has met on his journeys It contains over 60 recipes for global ferments, including: Chicha de jora (Peru) Misa Ono's Shio-koji, or salt koji (Japan) Doubanjiang (China) Efo riro spinach stew (Nigeria) Whole sour cabbages (Croatia) Chucula hot chocolate (Colombia) Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys reminds us that the magical power of fermentation belongs to everyone, everywhere. Perfect for adventurous foodies, armchair travelers, and fermentation fanatics who have followed Katz's work through the years-from Wild Fermentation to The Art of Fermentation to Fermentation as Metaphor-this book reflects the enduring passion and accumulated wisdom of this unique man, who is arguably the world's most experienced and respected advocate of all things fermented"--

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    - Vibrant Italian Recipes Celebrating the Lemon
    by Gennaro Contaldo
    £15.49

    From Ravioli with Ricotta, Lemon and Mint, and Sicilian Chicken Involtini, to Lemon Biscuits, and Coffee and Lemon Semi-freddo, Gennaro's Limoni is not only a beautiful and inspiring homage to the most revered of fruit but Gennaro's most inspirational book to date. Learn to love every element of the lemon to enhance your regular cooking routine.

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    - The Busy Parent's Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers with Delicious Family Meals
    by Simone Ward
    £14.99

    The busy parent's guide to feeding babies and toddlers with delicious family meals

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    by Enrique Olvera
    £23.99

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    - The Real Science Behind What We Eat
    by Professor Tim Spector
    £9.49

    One of the leading scientists in the field explores the hidden connection between our guts and our health

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    - Essential recipes of the Korean Kitchen
    by Byung-Soon Lim
    £15.49

    You can't really imagine Korea without kimchi. For thousands of years, their fermented vegetables have been absolutely essential at meals. In Korea, kimchi is so much more than food - it is a national cultural treasure, a universal health food and a part of the Korean identity. Koreans are obsessed with good food, and the Lim family is no exception. For two generations, they have retained the proud tradition of kimchi at the Arirang Resturant in Stockholm. This book contains the family's most popular recipes - common, as well as rarer, kimchi recipes, Korean everyday food and the ever recurring bi-bim-bap (which literally means 'mixed rice'). The Lim family present their version of a classic with lettuce, cabbage, chilli and ginger, but also the popular radish kimchi, kattugi, as well as the more unusual varieties with pumpkin, oysters, mushrooms, roots and other vegetables. Sourish, hot and tasty, kimchi is a wonderful accessory for most meals, not only Asian-style dishes but every imaginable Western dish. Here are 'insider' tips on how to go about fermenting vegetables at home. Considering it is so incredibly simple, the result is amazing, beautiful, tasty and healthy, thanks to the built-in riches of good bacteria cultures found in vegetables.

  • - 100 Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes
    by Rebecca Fett
    £22.99

    The cookbook companion to the groundbreaking fertility book, It Starts with the Egg

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    - Over 90 Plant-Based Recipes to Save the Planet and Nourish the Soul
    by Linda McCartney
    £19.49

    Plant-based cooking for a better world, inspired by Linda McCartney.

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    by Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
    £15.49

    As seen on ITV's Living on the Veg 'The Vegan Jamie Olivers' The TimesOver 140 brand new, unmissable plant-based recipes.

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    - A Taste of Italy from the Aeolian Islands to Elba
    by Gino D'Acampo
    £16.99

    The TV tie-in cookbook to accompany Gino's new Italian Escape series on ITV this autumn: Gino's Italian Coastal Escape.

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    - Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food
    by Catherine Shanahan
    £14.99

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    - Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life
    by Dave Asprey
    £11.99 - 17.49

    From private brain EEG facilities to remote monasteries in Tibet, through radioactive brain scans, blood chemistry work, nervous system testing and more, the author explored traditional and alternative technologies to reach his physical and mental prime. This book brings his best hacks to the masses.

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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