Food & Drink

Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "Beverage" categoryFinalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards Winner of the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Cocktail or Bartending BookA stunningly packaged, definitive guide to bar-building from one of the world’s most acclaimed bartenders.   Meehan’s Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehan’s magnum opus—and the first book to explain the ins and outs of the modern bar industry. This groundbreaking work chronicles Meehan’s storied career in the bar business through practical, enlightening chapters that mix history with professional insight. Meehan’s deep dive covers the essential topics, including the history of cocktails and bartending, service, hospitality, menu development, bar design, spirits production, drink mixing technique, and the tools you’ll need to create a well-stocked bar—all brought to life in over 150 black- and-white illustrations by artist Gianmarco Magnani.    The book also includes recipes for 100 cocktail classics--including Meehan originals--plus insights as to why he makes them the way he does, offering unprecedented access to a top bartender’s creative process.  Organized by spirit base, the recipes contain detailed annotations and are accompanied by fine art photographer Doron Gild’s breathtaking, full-color photos. Thoughtful contributions from more than 50 colleagues around the world who’ve greatly contributed to global cocktail culture further contextualize Meehan’s philosophy. Timeless black-and-white portraits of these industry experts round out this comprehensive tome.   This densely informative, yet approachable manual is presented in an iconic package--featuring a textured cover with debossed type, rounded corners, and nearly 500 pages--making it an instant classic to be enjoyed now, and for years to come. Whether you’re a professional looking to take your career to the next level or an enthusiastic amateur interested in better understanding concepts like mise en place and the mechanics of drink making, Meehan’s Bartender Manual is the definitive modern guide.

Renowned outdoors expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Canterbury provides you with all you need to know about packing, trapping, and preparing food for your treks and wilderness travels.

Bring the Mediterranean--from Italy and Greece, to Morocco and Egypt, to Turkey and Lebanon--into your kitchen with more than 500 fresh, flavorful recipes. This comprehensive cookbook translates the famously healthy Mediterranean diet for home cooks with a wide range of creative recipes, many fast enough to be made on a weeknight, using ingredients available at your local supermarket. The structure of the book follows the guidelines of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. You'll find large chapters devoted to Beans and to Vegetables, the Seafood Chapter is larger than Poultry and Meat, and the Fruits and Sweets chapter, while shorter, is packed with recipes you can truly feel good eating. Recipes include Spiced Baked Rice with Potatoes and Fennel, Tagliatelle with Artichokes and Parmesan, Orzo with Shrimp, Feta, and Lemon, Za'atar-Rubbed Chicken, Greek-Style Braised Pork with Leeks, and Orange Polenta Cake.

'The definitive guide to artisan cider-making' Alex Hill of Vigo Presses and Bollhayes Cider

An engaging and richly illustrated history of the oyster's role in worldwide gastronomy and culture, with 50 recipes

Tartine 3 presents a revolutionary approach to baking whole grain, ancient grain and sprouted bread and pastry using customised methods of blending grains and fermenting the dough, resulting in delicious loaves of whole grain bread and toothsome pastries with complex flavours and aromas.

Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines.

A guide to the craft of baking bread, featuring more than 60 recipes from the former head baker at San Francisco's Tartine and the founder of Copenhagen's Hart Bageri.

All wine lovers fantasise about unattainable bottles like Romanée-Conti, but do you really need to pay cosmic prices for wines that are out of this world? When wine writer and Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling found himself at a vertical tasting of Romanée-Conti, it felt surreal. Could he do the world's most expensive wine justice? Would the opulence of the occasion and complexity of the wine ruin him for ever? Knowing what Romanée-Conti was like made a vast difference to how Dan felt about all the wines with which he was already familiar. Delicious wine should be democratic, for everybody, and in Who's Afraid of Romanée-Conti? Dan sheds light on all the incredible vineyards and winemakers that you should know, but probably don't. These are no-compromise wines - surprising, individual, delightful - born from love and dedication. Join Dan on a stylish, knowledgable journey through the greatest wines the world has to offer.

"In her debut cookbook, social media storyteller and food influencer Justine Doiron shares how to find your cooking style through 100 approachable and innovative recipes. Known for her love of vegetables, beans, bread, farmers' markets, and her dog Walter, social media cooking star Justine Doiron turned her hobby of cooking into her creative outlet in her early twenties when she began sharing her recipes and experiences with food on TikTok and Instagram. Over the course of five years, she has found her culinary style as well as the confidence to cook intuitively and create her own unique but unfussy dishes like Baked Kale Salad, Lime-Roasted Cabbage with Turmeric White Bean Mash and Tiny Salted Tiramisu Cookies. In this collection of 100 recipes that highlight her loves of vegetables, tofu, and seafood, home cooks will find the kind of wonderfully original and delicious recipes Justine is known for such as ACV Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Cornmeal, Basil Cucumbers with Slightly Sweet Peanuts, and Parmesan-Crusted Butter Beans. Chapters include snacks like Turmeric Popcorn & Croutons, staples like Crispy, Craggily Croutons and Shimmery, Peppery Hot Sauce, plus mornings, salads, proteins, and more. With these recipes, Justine hopes to teach home cooks how to become more confident through basic techniques along, tips, helpful guides, and lots of encouragement. More than a collection of delicious recipes, Untitled is an invitation to embrace experimentation and creativity in the kitchen"--

Join the culinary experts at The Gourmand journal on an in-depth exploration of the literary, linguistic, historic, and gastronomic legacy of lemons, where the line between food and art is happily blurred. Featuring original recipes that celebrate the versatility and complexity of the king of citrus in the second volume of the best-selling series.

Re-create recipes with Yellowstone: The Official Dutton Ranch Family Cookbook, featuring delicious dishes from the hit series as prepared by real-life chef and character "Gator."

Next mealtime, use your air fryer!From breakfasts and brunches to speedy lunches, healthy dinners to sweets and snacks, this cookbook shows you how to cook all your favourite dishes in your air fryer. With recipes including everyday favourites as well as exciting new dishes - you'll never go back to your oven.Whether you're looking to save time, money and energy - or simply want some inspiration for what to cook next - you'll find something that suits what you're looking for in this comprehensive cookbook.With photography throughout and UK measurements, this is an easy-to-use cookbook for making the most of your new favourite kitchen gadget.

"Over 70 Thai recipes that show you just how easy it is to recreate your favourite dishes at home. Beginning with a short introduction to Thai food and culture, along with an overview of key pantry ingredients and basic utensils, Thai Made Easy then dives into an array of delicious recipes. Using easy-to-source ingredients, uncomplicated methods and including 'easy swaps' for traditional Thai ingredients, this is the easiest way to enjoy this incredible cuisine, without compromising on the flavours synonymous with Thai dishes." --

The Oxford Companion to Wine is an essential reference for both the novice and professional wine lover, written by a vast team of experts. Covering the entire world of wine, it avoids jargon to deliver clear, concise entries on the winemaking process, and practical advice on everything from opening a bottle to finding sustainably produced wines.

Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Air Fryer Cookbook is a culinary masterpiece penned by the talented Poppy O'Toole. Published in 2023, this book has taken the cooking genre by storm. Poppy, with her unique and creative approach, brings to life the magic of air fryer cooking. The book is not just a collection of recipes, but a journey through the world of flavors, textures, and aromas that the air fryer can bring to your kitchen. Poppy O'Toole's expertise and passion for food shine through every page, making this book a must-have for food enthusiasts and home cooks alike. Published by the reputable Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Poppy Cooks: The Actually Delicious Air Fryer Cookbook is a testament to Poppy's culinary prowess and her ability to make delicious food accessible to everyone. Experience the joy of cooking with Poppy O'Toole's air fryer cookbook, and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable journey.

Home is more than a place. It's a feeling.Rick Stein has spent his life travelling the world in search of cooking perfection - from France and Italy to Australia and the far east - and inspiring millions of food lovers with the results. In Rick Stein At Home, he takes us into the rhythms and rituals of his home cooking. In his first book to celebrate his all-time favourite home-cooked meals, Rick shares over 100 very special recipes, including many from his recent Cornwall series - from sumptuous main courses such as Cornish Bouillabaisse and Braised Pork Belly with Soy and Black Vinegar to indulgent desserts like Apple Charlotte and Spiced Pears Poached with Blackberries and Red Wine. Rick explores family classics that evoke childhood memories and newer dishes that have marked more recent personal milestones - along with unforgettable stories that celebrate his favourite ingredients, food memories, family cooking moments and more. Sharing the dishes he most loves to cook for family and friends throughout the year, Rick takes you inside his home kitchen unlike he's done in any previous book.

Style icon and preeminent hostess Catherine “Deeda” Blair shares her inspirations for entertaining with understated elegance and distinction, accompanied by menus, recipes, table settings, and charming stories about her extraordinarily colorful life.Deeda Blair is one of the last great American swans, revered by cult followers for her enduring beauty, fashion taste, and easy elegance. She embodies a sense of decorum and practices a relaxed, graceful etiquette that is much lauded but often missing from today’s soirées and gatherings. An invitation to Blair’s New York home has been a rare privilege, but now, in her first book, Blair invites readers in and reveals how they too can develop their own uniquely personal style. Central to the narrative are six fantasy meals, each accompanied by a menu, recipes, table settings, and floral arrangements that are inspired by the people and places that have shaped Blair’s own inimitable and envied taste and style. Each meal is set in Blair’s exquisite home and is accompanied by photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo’s evocative images of the imaginative table settings Blair has created for her timeless dishes. Accompanying Blair’s coveted eighty recipes are personal anecdotes and helpful serving suggestions. Renowned design writer and tastemaker Deborah Needleman collaborated closely with Blair to capture her vision for entertaining with fantasy and enchantment, as well as her reflections on life and how her experiences have influenced the way she lives, works, and entertains.

"Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli! Whether they offer a moment of family bonding, comfort in difficult situations, or pesky temptations, the kitchen scenes are always of central importance in Studio Ghibli films. Now, with Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook, you can recreate more than twenty of these movie-inspired recipes in your own home! Featuring recipes such as the sumptuous bento from My Neighbor Totoro, the herring and pumpkin pie from Kiki's Delivery Service, the red bean buns from Spirited Away, and more, Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook is a must-have culinary tribute to Studio Ghibli's greatest masterpieces! 20+ Recipes: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and more. Stunning images: Beautiful, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success. Bring the world of Studio Ghibli into your kitchen: Discover dishes inspired by acclaimed films such as Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaèa of the Valley of the Wind, and more. For all skill levels: Easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients make this the perfect cookbook for beginner and experienced chefs alike"--provided by publisher.

Title: The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook, Author: Margarita Carrillo Arronte, Publication Year: 2022-09-22, Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd, Language: eng

Create your own piece of the château at home with help from Sunday Times bestselling authors Dick and Angel Strawbridge.Drawing on their many years of hosting celebrations at Château-de-la-Motte Husson , this book is Dick and Angel's definitive guide to creating magical and unforgettable celebrations in your very own home. Whether it's enjoying the blossoming of spring with a delicious Easter lunch, soaking up the joys of summer with picnics and outdoor games, harvesting the bounty of the garden in autumn or creating an unforgettable family Christmas during winter.With mouthwatering recipes, beautiful craft projects and charming gardening ideas, whatever you're celebrating, you'll find something here for every occasion.

In The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook, best-selling ketogenic author Martina Slajerova presents a keto-optimized refinement of the world's superdiet.