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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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  • - An Introduction to New African Cuisine - from Ghana with Love
    by Zoe Adjonyoh
    £15.49

    Traditional Ghanian recipes re-mixed for the modern kitchen.

  • by Harry Craddock
    £21.49 - 26.49

  • - 100 Quick and Easy Recipes with Workouts
    by Joe Wicks
    £14.99

    The fifth book from the multi-million copy bestselling author Joe Wicks, the Body Coach

  • - Recipes and Stories from the Palestinian Kitchen
    by Yasmin Khan
    £19.49

    A dazzling cookbook with vibrant recipes, captivating stories and stunning photography from Palestine 'A moving, hugely knowledgeable and utterly delicious book' Anthony Bourdain'A big bowl-full of delicious Palestinian recipes, plus lots of insightful and moving stories... Great stuff' Yotam Ottolenghi'A zingingly evocative collection of personal stories... Calling it a cookbook does it a disservice. Zaitoun deserves to be read as much as cooked from' Observer Food Monthly Bursting with the freshness and brightness that is characteristic of all Levantine cuisine, Palestinian food is fragrant, healthy and delicious. From a colourful array of bountiful mezze dishes to rich slow-cooked stews flavoured with aromatic spice blends, it's a cuisine that represents the very best of modern Middle Eastern cookery. In this beautiful Palestinian cookbook, food writer Yasmin Khan shares recipes and stories from her travels through the region. On her journey she harvests black olives from the groves of Burquin in the West Bank, hand-rolls maftool - the plump Palestinian couscous - in home kitchens in Jenin and even finds time to enjoy a pint with workers at the Taybeh brewery, which is producing the first Palestinian craft beer. As she feasts and cooks with Palestinians of all ages and backgrounds, she learns about the realities of their everyday lives. Zaitoun includes herb-filled salads, quick pickles, fragrant soups, tender roasted meats and rich desserts, and has a special focus on vegetarian versions of Palestinian classics. It has recipes for olive, fig and honey tapenade, roast chicken stuffed with pine nuts and raisins, and pomegranate passion cake, among many others. And surrounding the recipes, there is a chorus of stories from those who love, live and cook with Palestine in their hearts.

  • by G B Korten
    £15.49 - 20.49

  • - How to Select, Cut, Prepare, and Cook Every Type of Meat
    by Arthur Le Caisne
    £20.49

    A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about selecting, butchering, preparing, and cooking every kind of meat, including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and wild game.

  • - Featuring 300 Homebrew Recipes from Your Favorite Breweries
    by Brew Your Own
    £16.99

  • - A Modern Mama's Guide to Happy, Healthy Weaning
    by Beth Bentley
    £11.99

    A first-time mum, Beth set up the Young Gums Instagram and blog as a place for food-loving and like-minded new parents to share Insta-recipes and to chat about how to feed our babies (and ourselves) in a positive and healthy way. Beth has worked as a brand strategist and in government for the Department of Children, Families and Young People. She is a training nutritionist.

  • by M. Karstad
    £21.99

    Deligious vegetarian recipes using ingredients grown and foraged by chef Mikkel Karstad with stunning photography by Anders Schoennemann.

  • - Home-cooked food brought to you by Darjeeling Express
    by Asma Khan
    £15.49

    Darjeeling Express began life as a dinner for 12 guests at home - Indian food, lovingly cooked from family recipes going back generations. The recipes are homage to Asma's royal Mughlai ancestry and the busy streets of Calcutta and are split between simple mid-week meals, family feasts, feasts for friends and even celebratory feasts.

  • by Yotam Ottolenghi
    £21.99

  • - How to cook basically anything, from easy meals for one to brilliant feasts for friends
    by Tasty
    £15.49

  • - Home Cooking From the Heart of Norway
    by Nevada Berg
    £18.99

    This alluring, elegant cookbook by Nevada Berg, one of today's most celebrated food bloggers, features recipes and beautifully photographed dishes that delve into the heart of Norwegian food culture.

  • - Healthy Foods with Natural Taste
    by Fiona Fung
    £17.99

    Steam cooking, pan searing, stir-frying and deep-frying are the four most common techniques of Chinese cooking. Each one produces a different result, even though for the same material. The selection of which cooking method to use is based upon whether it is the one to help bring out the best of the ingredients. While there are many recipes available for Chinese cooking, this book is dedicated to steam cooking. Steam cooking is healthy because it uses steam instead of oil to cook. The ingredients must be fresh. Otherwise they would not be tasty as there is no flour batter per se to cover up. Steam cooking is a relatively simple method as it can be done either using a wok or while cooking rice. While the choice of materials and the right amount of steamed time are crucial to make a tasty dish, culinary skill requirement is not so demanding. Steam cooking is also energy conserving because for most seafood or light meat dishes, cooking takes less than 10 minutes, compared with at least 30 minutes while using a conventional oven. Best of all, multiple servings can be cooked at the same time by stacking up the steamer baskets and cooked in the same wok! This book covers the basics of steam cooking, from how to flavour a dish, water level and general rules to determine cooking time for various ingredients. It talks about some finishing techniques that can enhance the flavour of a dish. There are illustrative examples of utensils, common sauces, herbs, seasoning, and pantry items that can be used with steam cooking. There are recipes for meat, fish, vegetable and dim sum dishes. They are easy to follow and illustrated with full-colour photography.

  • - Two Books in One / Two Famous Basic Plans (The XBX Plan for Women, the 5BX Plan for Men)
    by Royal Canadian Air Force
    £12.49 - 17.49

  • by Association of Nepalis in the Americas
    £13.49

    This treasury of recipes from the members of the Association of Nepalis in the Americas represents the best of authentic Nepali cuisine. From festival dishes to simple everyday favorites the recipes included here reflect the many facets of Nepal''s colorful and diverse cultures. Nepali food, which is simple to prepare and subtle in flavor, is influenced by the cuisines of both India and Tibet. Here are recipes for all the elements of a full-course Nepali meal; appetizers, soups and lentils, vegetables, meats, pickles and chutneys, rice and breads, and desserts. The most commonly used flavorings include cumin, red and green chilies, garlic, ginger, Szechwan pepper, cilantro, and scallions. Special cooking methods and ingredients unfamiliar to a Western audience are fully explained.

  • by Marie Laforet
    £13.99

    Vegan Bible containing more than 500 recipes and fully illustrated with pictures on every spread is the most comprehensive vegan cookbook on the market. Published in 2014 in French, it has become the No 1 best-selling vegan cookbook in France ever.

  • - The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant
    by Shamil Thakrar
    £19.99

    Dishoom, a captivating book penned by the talented Shamil Thakrar, is a must-read for anyone interested in embarking on a literary journey. Published in 2019 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book has quickly become a beloved piece amongst readers. The genre of this book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of culture, cuisine, and personal narrative. The author, Shamil Thakrar, has a unique way of weaving words together to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The book is a reflection of his experiences and his love for the rich and diverse culture of India. Dishoom is more than just a book; it's an experience that takes you on a journey through the bustling streets of India, right from the comfort of your home. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a testament to the author's skill and creativity. If you're looking for a book that is both engaging and enlightening, Dishoom is the perfect choice.

  • - Plant-based Recipes + Zero Waste Life Hacks with Purpose
    by Max La Manna
    £16.99

    Join Max La Manna on his journey to living more sustainably, celebrating the incredible power of aplant-based diet creating as minimal waste as possible. Max will show us how it easy it can be to think outside the box when it comes to a more conscious, simple lifestyle.

  • - Vegan recipes from India
    by Romy Gill
    £15.49

    Delicious vegan recipes celebrating the zaika or 'flavours' of Indian cooking that bring a renewed spicy excitment to plant-based food

  • by Felicity Cloake
    £8.99

    'Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it' - DIANA HENRY 'Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing - this book will get you hooked' - YOTAM OTTOLENGHI

  • - Vegan Recipes For Delicious Marijuana-Infused Edibles
    by Eva Hammond
    £11.49

    Prepare Delicious Marijuana-Infused Vegan Recipes And Edibles!Learn how to get the most out of cannabis in your kitchen with respect for life & other creatures.Do you love your taste buds as much as getting high and do you want to consume a healthy, plant-based diet? With cannabis cooking for vegans, you'll get the absolute best of what you can find in greens; no animal products.Enjoy the natural, creative and medical benefits of marijuana without the harmful carcinogens that are inhaled by smoking weed: Learn how to make vegan edibles that are delicious, prepared in a snap and most importantly, drop like a bomb. Become the chef that your friends come to for edibles! Expand your skill set today by learning how to cook plant based weed snacks, edibles, THC-recipes, CBD-treats and more. In this book, you'll find an impeccable assortment of mouthwatering edibles and recipes to prepare: Almond and Banana Cannabis Vegan Ice Cream Cannabis Oatmeal Bars with Peanut Chocolate Cannabis Cherry Chocolate Bites No Bake Cannabis Brownie Bites Cannabis and Fruit Gummy Candy Cannabis and Cashew Caramels Cannabis Chocolate Fudge Raspberry and Chocolate Cannabis Candy Coconut and Cannabis Lemon Tart And much, much more...Grab your marijuana-infused vegan cookbook today and become the best vegan edibles canna-connoisseur in town!Bon Appétit! Whether you use marijuana as a natural pain reliever, cure for anxiety and insomnia, or to get creative and have fun; these edibles and recipes allow you to enjoy the natural, medicinal benefits of marijuana. Combine it with the best of healthy, plant-based eating!The recipes in this cookbook taste amazing and will satiate your appetite. This in combination with the unique healing effects of the amazing marijuana plant.

  • - Combining Whole Food, Plant Based Nutrition with the Timeless Wisdom of Scripture
    by Cyd Notter
    £11.49

    A combination of the healthiest diet on the planet and prayer, scripture, and encouragement.

  • by Albert Stevens Crockett
    £10.99 - 17.49

  • - How to make Delicious Persian rice
    by Bryan Rylee
    £16.49

    Rice may not be a staple in all cuisines, but in Asia and most especially in Persian Cooking, it plays a very important role in the meal planning. Prepared to be paired with various dishes (vegetables, seafood and meats), rice meals are planned to fill-up meals that should turn the dining experience extra special. More so, rice dishes make a good source of carbohydrates for energy. Ordinarily, rice is merely boiled. Some rice dishes are merely seasoned for some flavour but in the case of Persian cooking, a true exploration will be experienced because the preparation of Persian Rice requires true devotion. Demanding that the chefs laboriously boil, saute, layer and bake the rice --- and with ta myriad of ingredients open to be utilized, the variety is one you can surely look forward to.

  • - A gin distiller's guide for beginners
    by Marcel Thompson
    £15.49

    Gin's resurgence is a global phenomenon and a new generation of gin makers are forging an exciting future.Armed with this book, you can count yourself among today's intrepid creators and build upon gin's legacy.Award-wining distiller, Marcel Thompson describes the building blocks to help you create high-quality gin.Read this book to understand: How you can make gin inexpensively without fuss That inexperience is not a barrier to success The three core values that professional distillers hold dear How to commercialise your gin legacy Why simplicity is key

  • - The secret to successful baking every time
    by Ravneet Gill
    £14.99

    This is a book aimed at chefs and home bakers alike who FEAR baking. The message: pastry is easy. This no-nonsense manual is designed to become THE baking reference book on any cookery shelf. Whether you want to make a lighter-than-air birthday cake or flaky breakfast pastries, Ravneet offers just the right advice to make it easy.

  • - The Book - Complete Collection, 1993-1995: (Animal Liberation Zine Collection)
     
    £8.49

    Together in one book, for the first time: The complete collection of this animal liberation zine from the mid-1990s. The Militant Vegan was a small, photocopied zine covering animal rights activism, and the Animal Liberation Front.

  • by Sami (Author) Tamimi & Tara Wigley
    £20.99

  • - 125 Anti-Cancer Recipes to Prevent, Treat and Beat Cancer
    by Richard Barkley
    £15.99 - 22.49

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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