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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 Jan Braai
    £20.49

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    by Nadine Ingram
    £18.99

    ‘A book like no other, beautifully braiding the poetry and practicalities of baking.’ Nigella LawsonNadine Ingram’s latest book features 50 utterly original, natural and romantic cakes that belong at the heart of every celebration. Her reliable cake recipes are written with the precision of a world-class pastry chef and warm encouragement of a countrywoman.

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    by Graham Herterich
    £21.99

    In Cook: Traditional Irish Cooking with Modern Twists by Graham Herterich, beloved Irish classics feature alongside modern versions updated with the flavours and ingredients available to us now.

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    by Jp McMahon
    £16.99

    An Irish Food Story looks at history, culture and identity in Ireland through 100 foods. From farmhouse cheese to Findus Crispy Pancakes and everything in between, Jp McMahon shows that we truly are what we eat.

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    by Eloise Head
    £16.99

    100 simple recipes to be made in an air fryer, from Sunday Times bestseller and viral sensation Fitwaffle (14 million followers). Mouth-watering recipes from Fitwaffle, ready in a flash - including both sweet and savouryFitwaffle is back, with 100 tasty recipes to be made in your air fryer. Whether it's something to satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Choc Chip Cookie Sandwiches or Peanut Butter Lava Cakes, or a lunchtime light bite such as Pizza Pockets or Hot Honey Chicken Tenders, all of these are speedy, tasty and oh-so-simple. Includes 50 sweet and 50 savoury recipes, so you can enjoy Fitwaffle goodies all day long.

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    by Nick Polizzi
    £13.49

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    by Elisabeth Luard
    £10.99

    The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes.Elisabeth Luard is an award-winning food-writer, journalist and broadcaster, and a renowned authority on authentic Spanish cooking. Why not fill your home with the heady aromas and bold flavours of the Spanish kitchen, with delicious recipes passed down from generation to generation. In this cookbook, she shares over 75 of her finest recipes, honouring the simplicity and freshness of Spanish food.Discover the art of achieving fresh and vibrant flavours through seamless, yet exquisite techniques that define Spanish cooking. These recipes are organised into five chapters:Chapter 1: TapasChilli-roasted Chickpeas; Chicken Croquettes; White GazpachoChapter 2: Meats & PoultryBreaded Escalopes; Mincemeat with Saffron and Raisins; Quail with Parsley and Garlic SauceChapter 3: Fish & ShellfishSeafood Paella; Cuttlefish with Broad Beans; Swordfish Steaks with Garlic SauceChapter 4: Vegetables & AccompanimentsBraised Aubergines; Grilled Asparagus with Parsley Salsa; Flageolets with ChorizoChapter 5: Desserts & CakesCustard Fritters; Spiced Almond Shortbreads; Madeira Cake with Olive OilWith stunning images to inspire your culinary journey, this masterful collection invites both novice and experienced cooks to explore the rich traditional tapestry of Spanish cuisine. From the secret to the best Patatas Bravas to timeless dishes such as Gazpacho and Tortilla Española, this Spanish cookbook will help you to recreate a classic feast at home.Discover the joy of Spanish cooking with Elisabeth Luard's Classic Spanish Recipes.

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    by Ken Hom
    £10.99

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    by Anna Del Conte
    £10.99

    The Hamlyn Classic Recipes series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer - noteworthy not only for their pioneering approach to food, but also for their dependable, uncomplicated and trustworthy recipes.Anna Del Conte is one of the greatest living experts on Italian food. Both Nigella and Delia cite her as their favourite Italian food writer and her culinary expertise has been acknowledged with countless awards. In this cookbook, she shares over 75 of her finest recipes, honouring the simplicity and freshness of Italian food.Discover the art of achieving fresh and vibrant flavours through effortless, yet refined techniques that define Italian cooking. These recipes are organised into five chapters:Chapter 1: AntipastiBruschetta; Stuffed Mussels; Focaccia with RosemaryChapter 2: PrimiRisotto with Mussels; Trofie with Pesto; Spaghetti alla PuttanescaChapter 3: SecondiSteamed Sea Bass with Salsa Verde; Rabbit in Sweet-and-sour Sauce; Cuttlefish stewed in WineChapter 4: ContorniBroccoli Sauteed in Oil and Garlic; Peas with Prosciutto; Stewed Artichokes and Broad BeansChapter 5: DolciTiramisu; Peaches stuffed with Amaretti; Panna CottaWith stunning images to inspire your culinary journey, this masterful collection invites both novice and experienced cooks to explore the rich traditional tapestry of Italian cuisine. From the secret to the best Bucatini with pancetta to timeless dishes such as Beef braised in Barola and Calamari stuffed with rice, parsley and garlic, this Italian cookbook will help you recreate a classic feast at home.Discover the joy of Italian cooking with Anna Del Conte's Classic Italian Recipes.

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    by Rob Hobson
    £14.99

    The follow up to the Sunday Times Bestselling title Unprocess Your Life.Children and adolescents are some of the biggest consumers of UPFs, with 65% of their diet made up of these foods. Rob Hobson tackles this issue head on, giving practical recipes and tips of how to reduce UPF intake for all the family, including advice on how to deal with teenagers and junk food.

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    by Pen Vogler
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    by Nadiya Hussain
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    PRE-ORDER NADIYA'S NEWEST COOKBOOK NOW--Pressed for time to cook in a busy week?Cook Once, Eat Twice is all about delicious convenience, showing how to get ahead in the kitchen by cooking more efficiently and economically.Nadiya shares a host of creative timesavers, including trusty batch-cooking and meal-prepping ideas, clever ways to spin leftovers into new meals, simple baked treats that are easy to store and eat later, and even recipes to use up your scraps.With recipes such as:Chick Pea and Chicken Tray BakeSticky Honey Mustard Toad in the Hole BurgersCheese and Lamb SamosasCourgette SpaghettiCheats Biria TacosPaneer KarahiLemon Sherbet Loaf... Nadiya shows how easy it is to stretch your meals, reduce your waste and make life simpler, so you always have satisfying food at your fingertips.

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    by Saskia Sidey
    £15.49

    It made your mouth water when you saw it on your feed,Now it's time to get it on your plate!

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    by Hetal Vasavada
    £19.99

    Hetal Vasavada has wowed her followers all over the world with vibrant, colorful sweets that meld traditional Indian flavors with Western baking techniques. Desi Bakes offers a new world of over-the-top glamour and bling to home bakers and industry pros alike who wish to build on their knowledge of Indian flavors and traditions.   Hetal’s newest book brings decorating inspiration, and recipe adjustments for gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan treats to an audience looking to create eye-catching mithai, sweets, shared on special occasions, and explore traditional Indian holidays through a new lens. Think Saffron Madeleines, Masala Chai Semifreddo, and Kesar Pista Cream Puffs. Learn what to bring to a friend’s Diwali celebration, how to use leftover besan ki burfi in Muddy Buddies or Crispy Rice Treats, and how to mirror beautiful Indian textiles with icing on cookies.   From cookies, to cakes, to puddings, frozen desserts, and even drinks, Desi Bakes brings vivid color and spice to all the sweet moments in life.

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    by John Torode
    £18.99

    Over 100 simple yet stunning recipes for all the family to enjoy.

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    by Alice Lascelles
    £14.99

    'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' – Jay RaynerIt’s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin – and yet the Martini is now more popular than it’s ever been. What’s behind this simple drink’s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea…   In The Martini, award-winning journalist, Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favorite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century.   Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini’s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some of the world’s top mixologists.   Peppered with anecdotes from the drink’s rich history and Alice’s travels round the world in search of the ultimate recipe, The Martini voyages from the speakeasies of Tokyo and the dive bars of Brooklyn to the swankiest hotels of St James’s. Discover the best Martini to pair with oysters;  explore variations infused with olive oil, shiso and jasmine tea; find out why your most important tool is your freezer; and the real reason James Bond liked a shaken, not stirred, Martini.   If you don’t know what your perfect Martini looks like, then this book will help you find it. And if you do, then its mix of tips, tricks and trade secrets will almost certainly help you to improve it.   Crisply-designed and illustrated with stunning color photography, The Martini is a stylish, fun and fascinating guide to one of the cocktail world’s most enduring classics.

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    by Romy Gill
    £20.99

    'Romy Gill conjures magic on the plate yet again. A deliciously versatile book that transports me back to my own mother’s kitchen. Easy to follow, written with verve humor and warmth and always a surprise. Another masterclass…' – Nikesh Shukla 'There’s a freshness and openness about Romy Gill’s books… and this love letter to India is more fresh air... an enticing mix of recipes and stories.' – Sheila Dillon'Romy’s Punjabi and Bengali roots come together in this book to create her most vivid, unique and delicious version of home.' – Minnie Driver Step into the heart of India's vibrant culinary heritage with Romy Gill's India. Renowned chef Romy Gill takes you on a charming journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of home-cooked Indian cuisine. In this beautiful cookbook, Romy shares over 70 of her beloved family recipes, each a testament to the flavors that define her childhood. From the iconic Butter Chicken, a beloved staple in every Indian home, to the delicious simplicity of her Masala Omelette, Romy invites you to savor the authentic tastes of India without the fuss. As well as recipes, Romy imparts her culinary wisdom and invaluable tips to help you craft curries with confidence in your own kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, every dish is designed with the home cook in mind, ensuring that your journey into Indian cuisine is as delightful as it is delicious. With recipes that caters to every palate, offering a diverse range of recipes, including vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options, Romy's warm and engaging narrative will guide you through the intricacies of Indian cuisine, allowing you to create mouthwatering meals that evoke the comforting flavors of home.

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    by Ken Knight
    £13.99

    What does one do in lockdown during the modern world's worst global pandemic? With limited shopping trips and ingredients available, but a burning desire to eat healthier, Ken Knight took to the kitchen and keyboard to create, test and document over 100 easy-to-follow plant-based recipes. The meat-free (fish allowed), gluten-free, dairy-free (butter allowed, are you crazy?) and sugar-free creations inside go from appetizers to desserts to leave both your mind and palate completely satisfied. In this volume, Knight continues to weave in common-sense cooking and life tips, just as in his first book, Lefty Loosey Righty Tighty. Prior to the pandemic, the author also penned a personal account of a life filled with fear and anxiety in Thru The Blue and Happy Too with useful tips then - and even more so now - on how to overcome and carry on with a happy life.

  • by Cinda Chavich
    £15.49

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    by Jackie Jones
    £14.99

  • by Marzena Kubisz
    £137.49

    This book is the first publication to systematically describe the phenomenon of Victorian children's vegetarianism and its representations in literature and culture. It will appeal to researchers of vegetarianism and veganism, human-animal relations, childhood studies, children's literature, periodical studies and Victorian studies.

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    by Or Rosenboim
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    by Handa Cheng
    £21.99

    "There are seven essential things in life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea." So goes the ancient Chinese proverb. So far, so familiar, perhaps ... but Handa Cheng is keen to change our perception of Chinese food, and shed light on a cuisine that is rich and varied, with unique ingredients, techniques and traditions. In this comprehensive guide, Handa introduces the vastly different culinary regions of this immense country and their speciality dishes, from Mouth-watering chicken to Mapo tofu to Yu Xiang eggplant. From luxurious imperial fair to frugal vegetarian recipes of buddhist monks, Handa distils 5000 years of history and food culture into 14 simple chapters, with easy, fresh recipes that are packed with "good to know" tips and memories of his childhood in Wenzhou.Step-by-step recipes help you learn the essentials, while 35 illustrated chef's tips and techniques uncover key ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Feature pages get to the heart of each chapter: tofu as a blank page, the infinite possibilities of an egg, Chinese food and herbal medicine, street food and dining out, and even the ceremonial practice of tea-drinking. In The Guide to Chinese Cooking, Handa explores taste, texture, and spice to recreate authentic family dishes that are well-balanced and seasonal - all with an emphasis on everyday cooking and eating.

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    by DK
    £13.49

    Make the most of your air fryer with 75 recipes for delicious, easy, and affordable baking. Easier, quicker, cheaper, healthier - the air fryer has revolutionised the way we cook - and now bake! With recipes for brownies and buns, cookies, cobblers and cupcakes, layer cakes and traybakes, and even soda bread and focaccia, this is the complete guide to baking in your air fryer.Whether you're looking to save time or money, want to make your treats healthier, or simply looking for new recipes to try in your air fryer, baking has never been easier with these inspiring and impressive recipes.

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    by Editors of Cider Mill Press
    £19.49

    Your comprehensive guide to artisanal bread making.

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    by Cider Mill Press
    £21.99

    Craft exquisite pizzas with this elegantly bound cloth-covered book featuring the best recipes from around the globe, expert techniques, and stunning photography.

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    by Tigga Mac
    £16.99

    Solve the kids' birthday cake dilemma with 30 achievable, affordable and amazing-looking cake hacks from internet sensation Tigga Mac!If you need inspiration and instruction, look no further than Tigga Mac's Cake Hacks from the Aussie cake artist adored across social media. From frogs to mermaids, sandcastles to ice-cream trucks, you're sure to find something your little one will LOVE in this colourful collection of cake creations with its six themed chapters:- Whimsical and Wonderful- Farmyard Friends- Tracks, Wheels and Automobiles- Slimy Scales, Teeth and Tails- Creepy, Kooky and All Things Spooky- True Aussie DelightsAnd no baking skills (or big budget) needed! You can make these creations with affordable shop-bought sponge cakes or homemade ones. Simply follow Tigga's step-by-step decorating instructions from start to finish, all accompanied by clear photography and a full-page shot of the finished cake to guide you. The hacks are graded easy, medium and hard, so you can choose one that suits your skills, time and ambitions. And for the more challenging cakes, QR codes will lead you to follow-along video tutorials to help you on your path to birthday cake glory!Tigga is loved by millions for her joyful energy, easy-going vibe and down-to-earth creativity. Written with longtime friend and business partner, Katie Scoble, Tigga has designed this book with parents and caregivers in mind to make the process of creating a celebration cake straightforward, foolproof - and fun!Okie Dokie - let's CAKE!

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    by Jackie Jones
    £14.99

    Scotland is renowned for its rich tradition of baking. In this sequel to The Scottish Vegan Cookbook, you will find all the recipes you might need for making vegan versions of classic Scottish bread, biscuits, fruit loaves, tarts and cakes.

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    £76.99

    Discusses the basic mechanisms of therapy-based oxidative damage and categorization of nutritional antioxidants. It covers the sources of antioxidants as well as their extraction and quantification and effectiveness of bioactives and antioxidant-based therapies for specific health issues.

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    by Alexina Anatole
    £19.99

    We all love sweet treats, but how can we get the best and most satisfying flavours every time?Discover 80 deceptively simple recipes bursting with the flavours you love. MasterChef finalist Alexina Anatole specialises in perfectly balanced recipes that offer new exciting twists on internationally beloved classics to upgrade all of your favourite dishes With recipes exploring 10 different shades of sweetness - from the warm and comforting sweetness created with brown sugar, to the richness of bananas & plantain and the zingy fresh sweetness of strawberries and peaches - you'll find something to suit every palate for every occasion. From bold breakfast options to tasty everyday snacks, easy and refreshing frozen desserts and show-stopping cakes, discover new favourites such as:Banana & Sesame Souffle Pancakes Breakfast Croissant Pudding with Anise Pears Strawberries and cream cake Pear Sorbets with Frozen Roquefort No-Churn Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Mango, Coconut and Lime Celebration Cake

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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