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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 Alice Zaslavsky
    £15.49

    Turn everyday veg into something extraordinary, with this collection of the tastiest and most satisfying salad recipes from the Queen of Veg, Alice Zaslavsky.

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    £6.99

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    by Books by Boxer
    £8.99

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    by Claire Fitzsimons
    £15.99

    Using detailed, fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, Techniques and Tips for Covering Cakes provides practical guidance on how to cover a variety of cakes using six different types of cake coverings. Some of the cake coverings are quick to achieve and require minimal preparation whilst other projects will provide the keen cake decorator with more of a challenge. Popular coverings such as buttercream and chocolate are included as well as sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan, fruit and nuts.

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    by Rose Wyles
    £13.49

    Over 100 high-protein recipes - all plant-based, all delicious

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    by Paul Knorr
    £8.99

    With 40 delicious variations on the classic Negroni cocktail, this is the go-to gift for Negroni lovers everywhere.

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    by Les Jones
    £12.99

    A fascinating tour of the Wirral's pub scene, charting the area's taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times.

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    by Saskia Sidey
    £13.49

    Easy and delicious vegetarian and vegan slow cooker recipes

  • - The Role of Food and Nutrition in Early Exploration
    by Robert Feeney
    £23.99

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    by Christopher Beckman
    £16.99

    A captivating culinary journey through the West's love-hate relationship with anchovies.

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    by Sarah Main
    £15.49

    The Independent Cook includes over 75 simple and delicious recipes, perfect for anyone moving out of home for the first time, or just wanting to take their cooking skills to the next level.

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    by Aiden Pienaar
    £12.99

    Mexican cooking, Mzansi-style! In Mexico in Mzansi, chef Aiden Pienaar brings local flair to some traditional Mexican favourites.

  • by Rufus Cavendish
    £7.99

    This collection of simple, satisfying recipes is the ultimate guide to one-pot cooking. Including recipes for air-fryers, slow cookers, hobs and ovens, and meals for every occasion - from quick weeknight favourites to delicious date-night treats - this book will show you how to cook fuss-free food with maximum taste and minimal hassle.

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    by Dr. Eva Orsmond
    £14.99

    Not only is belly fat bad for your health, it can also be a real challenge to lose: you feel like you're doing all the right things, but it just won't budge.Abdominal weight loss requires a multi-pronged approach that goes way beyond just what you eat. In The Belly Fat Solution, Dr Eva demystifies the true causes of belly fat. Discover: - How to prevent stress hormones from storing fat around your waist- Which supplements actually work to help you lose weight- The importance of the gut microbiome- The type of exercise that makes a difference and the type of exercise to avoid- The role that sleep plays in getting resultsWith an easy-to-follow diet plan based on the most recent science, The Belly Fat Solution is a revolutionary, proven approach to losing that fat around the middle...for good!

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    by Delicia Bale
    £15.49

    Eat fewer processed foods with these delicious nutritionist-approved recipes Registered nutritionist Delicia Bale makes reducing the number of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) you eat simple with these 75 easy recipes.From Maple Cinnamon Granola and Meal-Prep Noodle Jars to Katsu Chicken Curry, Roasted Med Veg Lasagne and Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies - these convenient UPF-free breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks will help you eat healthier, while keeping you energised and satisfied all day long. These are spins on your classic family favourites with the same delicious flavours but fewer addictive, industrially processed ingredients.

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    by Natalie Peall
    £15.49

    Part cookbook, part guide to baby-led weaning.

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    by Jassy Davis
    £10.99

    We love cheese. It's been on the menu for almost 10,000 years. And today, there are at least 2000 different types of cheese being eaten around the world. From simple cheese boards to decadent cheese blintzes, comforting cheesecakes to festive baked bries and fondues, the 60 recipes in Unbrielievable offer something for every cheese lover.

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    by Jessica Shand
    £16.99

    Your complete guide to taking control of your cycle and hormone health, for good!

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    by Paola Bacchia
    £19.99

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    by Hisham Assaad
    £19.99

    An authentic and evocative book featuring the classic baking recipes from around Lebanon.>This beautifully photographed cookbook explores the vibrant baking culture of Lebanon. Perfectly poised between the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese food draws influences from myriad cultures and offers a delicious collection of baking recipes to tempt the home baker seeking new taste adventures.Lebanon is a land of culinary richness and a vibrant spirit, and this book tells the story of its baking cuisine: exploring all its regional influences and traditions. Here you will find over 80 recipes for classic home-style breads, traditional family favourites that have been handed down through generations, alongside pastry-shop delicacies, classic cakes, and street-food treats.

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    by Brendan Liew
    £19.99

    Explore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores!>Locals will pop into the konbini multiple times a day for household items, umbrellas (during those summer storms), manga and, of course, food — in all its forms. From instant snacks, onigiri, lunch bento, steaming oden, the fluffiest cheesecake slices and pot noodles. This book celebrates the sometimes odd, always delicious offerings through recipes and stories, as well as delving into the history of this peculiarly Japanese cultural icon.

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    by Maria Pasquale
    £19.49

    Travel across Italy's regions through food and discover the best of its produce and dishes. > Mangia guides us through Italy's 20 regions, sharing the cuisine that defines each. Learn about their food histories and produce, discover what dishes to try (along with what drinks to pair them with), and learn about culinary festivals and experiences. You don't have to travel to the boot to try its food, though: Every chapter includes a recipe for readers to experience a bite of Italy in their own kitchens, written by chefs who run some of the world's best kitchens. In Italy, it's all about la dolce vita, and there's nothing that captures that better than a full table full of food.

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    by Lisa Butterworth
    £11.99

    A 28-day plan to help you achieve ketosis easily and enjoy the benefits of a keto lifestyle. Embarking on a new diet can be daunting, especially if it means drastically changing what you eat and having to cook with ingredients that might be unfamiliar to you. 28 Days Keto takes the stress out of dieting, helping you to transition to ketosis and enjoy all the benefits that the keto diet brings. An introduction to the keto diet, this book includes everything you need to know, from the science behind the diet and keto-friendly ingredients to meal plans, shopping lists and easy-to-follow advice. To help make the transition easier, 28 Days Keto has 28 full days of recipes, from breakfast to dinner, and a shopping list for every week - healthier decisions don't have to be difficult. With snacks, drinks, and basics included, everything is covered to make the transition to a keto diet achievable and effortless.

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    by Yasmin Newman
    £25.49

    Learn to make New York's most iconic dishes, from bagels and brisket to cherry pie and cheesecake.>The best way to discover a city is always through its food, venturing away from the landmarks and tourist traps and seeking out the alleyways and local joints where everyday life takes place. Nowhere is this truer than in New York, whose rich tapestry of communities and history can be experienced with each passing street. Every square foot reveals something unique about the city, and the scene is always evolving. Author Yasmin Newman takes us on a tour across the five boroughs to celebrate the most iconic dishes in NYC. From bagels and babkas to the Reuben, classic pizza slices, hotdogs, pretzels and the world-famous New York cheesecake, Yasmin shares the recipes that feed the city, from morning to night. With photography by Alan Benson capturing the never-ending buzz of New York life, EAT NYC is the cookbook for anyone pining for Gotham.

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    by Uta Seeburg
    £11.99

    This culinary romp through 50 dishes that shaped human history will tickle the tastebuds of every food lover

  • by Dipna Anand
    £26.49

  • - Nurturing Your Chickens With Nature's Remedies
    by Mary Butler
    £19.49

    Unlock the power of herbs for your backyard chickens! This comprehensive guide takes you through every aspect of using herbs to boost your flock's health, happiness, and productivity.Learn how to create a vibrant, herb-rich environment for your chickens with specialized gardens and coops for every season. Discover herbal remedies that support immunity, aid digestion, deter pests, and much more. Craft calming nests, nutritious treats, and natural first-aid concoctions to keep your chickens clucking.With helpful tips on foraging, sprouting, and incorporating herbs into homemade feed, this book is your roadmap to raising robust, resilient chickens naturally. Explore herbal care tailored to your chickens' changing needs through every life stage, from chick to senior hen. Give your roosters an herbal boost, too!Filled with DIY recipes and herbal know-how, this guide unlocks the secrets of healing herbs for flock health. Harness the power of nature right in your backyard for happy, healthy hens.

  • by Stan Yockey
    £15.49 - 18.49

    This book is dedicated to my wife Susan, and my southern hunting and fishing buddy, David. Both have left this earth - Susan likely singing in a Motown chorus and holding hands with the young children she loved so dearly, and David sipping his Sam's Club cola and puffing on a thin cigar. Susan always encouraged me to get away from the stress of the office especially if I was likely to bring something home for dinner! - and she secretly chuckled as I struggled to learn how to cook more than one dish at a time! David always wondered why I laughed so much, even though he had a pretty sharp sense of humor himself. I miss them both, so I hope that I have done justice to each of these wonderful people who helped me enjoy the outdoors in special ways.

  • by Joseph Safina
    £27.99 - 32.99

    The Italian peninsula has a rich and diverse culinary culture that has influenced many countries. Italian cooking is about simple, easy recipes, quality ingredients, good cooking techniques, and passion. However, the two most important components are ingredients and technique.Amici del Lago is filled with simple family-style recipes made to inspire people to be creative and enjoy cooking. In this book, I have provided you all of the paint colors and brushes-enjoy creating your Picasso.Buon appetito!

  • by David J Kennebeck
    £12.49

    A collection of 60 handwritten recipes from the author's mother, alternating with photographs of family members and friends between 1890 and 1980. There are no pictures of prepared dishes because most are simple and delicious desserts like grandma used to make. In a short preface, the author shares recollections of childhood when he and his family enjoyed many of the dishes in the book. 8" x 8", 140 pp.

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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