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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 Jock Zonfrillo
    £8.99

    A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens. From reckless drug addict to one of Australia's top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillos powerful life story will shock and inspire. Jock's life spiralled out of control when he tried heroin for the first time as a teenager while growing up in 1980s Glasgow. For years he balanced a career as a rising star amongst legendary chefs with a crippling drug addiction that took him down many dark paths. Fired from his job at a Michelin star restaurant in Chester, England, after a foul-mouthed rant, Jock made his way to London looking for work and found himself in front of the legendary Marco Pierre White. He credits White for saving his life, but Jock continued to struggle with addiction in a world of excess, celebrity, and cut-throat ambition. On New Year's Eve 1999, Jock shot up his last shot of heroin before boarding a plane to Sydney, where he would find passion and new meaning in life in the most unexpected places. There would be more struggles ahead, including two failed marriages, the closure of his prized restaurant during COVID-19, his time on-country, and some very public battles. This is his unforgettable story.Praise for Last Shot Last Shot is Trainspotting meets Kitchen Confidential. Jock's ability to not sugarcoat the truth and his brutal honesty about his struggle with his inner demons will resonate with so many people. That coupled with his absolute passion for food, his commitment to highlighting the culture and food of Australia's First Nations People and his pure love for his family makes this a truly stunning book. I loved it.' Actress, Rebecca Gibney';Oh my goodness what a book. I've just finished it, devoured it in under four hours. I laughed and cried and marvelled at him.'News Corps National Entertainment Writer,Lisa Woolford

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    by Aran Goyoaga
    £25.49

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    - Recipes to Love: A Cookbook
    by Chrissy Teigen
    £18.99

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her most personal cookbook yet, the bestselling author of Cravings shares food that will bring you joy and comfort—with a little help from her one-of-a-kind family.Chrissy Teigen has always found a big sense of fun in the kitchen, but more than ever, she turns to the stove for comfort and warmth. Now Chrissy shares the recipes that have sustained her and her family, the ones that made her feel like everything is going to be okay. Recipes for Cozy Classic Red Lentil Soup, ingenious Chrissy signatures like Stuffed PB&J French Toast and puff pastry–wrapped Meatloaf Wellington, and family favorites like her mom Pepper’s Thai-style Sloppy Joes and John’s Saturday-morning Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes will have you feeling like you’re pulling up a chair to her table.

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    - The secret to delicious vegan cooking from the Mediterranean and beyond
    by Georgina Hayden
    £19.49

    Introducing 'Nistisima', a captivating novel penned by the talented Georgina Hayden. Published in 2022 by the renowned Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a must-read for all literature enthusiasts. The genre of the book is yet to be revealed, but knowing Hayden's prowess, it's bound to be a thrilling ride. 'Nistisima' promises to be a literary gem that effortlessly blends Hayden's unique storytelling style with her masterful command of language. As a recent addition to the 2022 literary landscape, this book is fresh off the press. Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the world of 'Nistisima'. Grab your copy today from Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.

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    by Donna Hay
    £18.99

    Donna Hay returns with her new, gorgeously luxe hardcover cookbook One Pan Perfect to make life simple, easy and delicious for her millions of fans. Donna loves to make it easy for home cooks. Her stunning new cookbook, One Pan Perfect - featuring over 120 recipes for simple, easy, no-fuss deliciousness which only need one pot, pan, tray or bowl - will take you from the kitchen to the table in no time at all, and make your whole family happy. One Pan Perfect is peppered with QR Codes that you can scan with your phone to instantly bring the recipes to life. The short video series will offer you plenty of tips and tricks to up your cooking game. This groundbreaking interactive tool will make life even easier by letting Donna walk you through entire recipes from start to finish: your own personal cooking coach!

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    - Recipes from Italy's Bars and Hidden Laneways
    by Paula Bacchia
    £18.99

    Italian Street Food, a captivating book by Paula Bacchia, takes you on a culinary journey through the heart of Italy's vibrant food culture. Published in 2021 by Smith Street Books, this book is a treasure trove for food lovers. The genre is food and drink, and it's brimming with mouth-watering recipes that capture the authentic taste of Italian street food. Bacchia's engaging writing style and her passion for Italian cuisine shine through every page, making this book a delightful read. Whether you're an experienced cook or a novice, Italian Street Food is a must-have in your collection. It's more than just a cookbook; it's a celebration of the rich and diverse food culture of Italy. So, immerse yourself in the tantalizing world of Italian street food with Paula Bacchia's masterpiece.

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    - Reduced-calorie versions of 100 absolute favourite meals
    by Graeme Tomlinson
    £13.49

    Graeme Tomlinson - nutrition coach and founder of phenomenal Instagram account, The Fitness Chef - shows you how a few small adjustments to your favourite recipes can significantly reduce calories.

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    - Find Your Food Triggers and Reset Your System
    by Dr Will Cole
    £9.49 - 13.49

    The Inflammation Spectrum is a game-changing guide which aids readers to overcome their health woes through doing nutrition the right way.

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    by Nisha Katona
    £18.99

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    - Italian-Inspired Desserts
    by Letitia Clark
    £20.99

    A fresh, new take on Italian-style baking

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    - Everyday plant-based recipes inspired by the East - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
    by Ching-He Huang
    £16.99

    Delicious vegan dishes from the UK's best-loved Asian chef.

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    by Hawa Hassan
    £19.99

    Grandmothers from eight eastern African countries welcome you into their kitchens to share flavorful recipes and stories of family, love, and tradition in this transporting cookbook-meets-travelogue."Their food is alive with the flavors of mangoes, cinnamon, dates, and plantains and rich with the history of the continent that had been a culinary unknown for much too long."-Jessica B. Harris, food historian, journalist, and public speakerIn this incredible volume, Somali chef Hawa Hassan and renowned food writer Julia Turshen present 75 recipes and stories gathered from bibis (or grandmothers) from eight African nations: South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea. Most notably, these eight countries are at the backbone of the spice trade, many of them exporters of things like pepper and vanilla. We meet women such as Ma Shara, who helps tourists "see the real Zanzibar" by teaching them how to make her famous Ajemi Bread with Carrots and Green Pepper; Ma Vicky, who now lives in suburban New York and makes Matoke (Stewed Plantains with Beans and Beef) to bring the flavor of Tanzania to her American home; and Ma Gehennet from Eritrea who shares her recipes for Kicha (Eritrean Flatbread) and Shiro (Ground Chickpea Stew).Through Hawa's writing-and her own personal story-the women, and the stories behind the recipes, come to life. With evocative photography shot on location by Khadija Farah, and food photography by Jennifer May, In Bibi's Kitchen uses food to teach us all about families, war, loss, migration, refuge, and sanctuary.

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    - The Science of Great Cooking Explained + More Than 100 Essential Recipes
    by Nik Sharma
    £19.49

    Food Lab meets Season in this scientific and delicious approach to cooking, from beloved cookbook author Nik Sharma.

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    by Anna Jones
    £20.99

    From the author of the brilliant A Modern Way to Eat, a new collection of delicious, healthy, inspiring vegetarian recipes - that are so quick to make they're achievable on any night of the week.Many more of us are interested in eating healthier food on a regular basis but sometimes, when we're home late, tired after work, and don't have time to buy lots of ingredients, it can just seem too complicated.In this brilliant new collection of recipes, Anna Jones makes clean, nourishing, vegetable-centred food realistic on any night of the week. Chapters are broken down by time (recipes for under 15, 20, 30 or 40 minutes) and also by planning a little ahead (quick healthy breakfasts, dishes you can make and re-use throughout the week). Anna's new book is a truly practical and inspiring collection for anyone who wants to put dinner on the table quickly, without fuss, trips to specialist shops or too much washing up, but still eat food that tastes incredible and is doing you good.

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    - The ultimate expert guide, with more than 200 recipes and step-by-step techniques and produced as a hardback book in a beautiful slipcase
    by Editions Larousse
    £35.49

    The ultimate expert guide to pastry, patisserie and baking, with more than 200 recipes and step-by-step techniques, from the creators of Larousse Gastronomique.

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    - The complete guide to vegetarian grilling and barbecue
    by Genevieve Taylor
    £15.49

    The ultimate guide to grilling, barbecuing and roasting a multitude of marvellous vegetarian dishes

  • - ... til et liv med cøliaki
    by Mia Brandstrup Andersen
    £20.99

    Hvordan lærer man at leve med cøliaki? Hvor skal man begynde, når man skal ændre sin livsstil til at være glutenfri? Hvor finder man glutenfri produkter? Hvordan laver man glutenfri mad? Hvad betyder ordene på varedeklarationen? Denne bog er fyldt med gode råd, vejledninger, tips, erfaringer, forslag, opskrifter og nyttig information, når man skal leve glutenfrit. Bogen er en hel samling af redskaber, der kan gøre en svær begyndelse lettere.

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    - The Nordic Art of Analogue Cooking
    by Niklas Ekstedt
    £28.49

    'With equal parts of birch wood and passion, we keep the flames alive. We cook all our ingredients over an open fire. Charcoal and smoke are our most powerful tools. No electric griddle, no gas stove - only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. We have chosen these ways to prepare our food as a tribute to the ancient way of cooking. At Ekstedt it is the flames that are superior.' Through his bold flavours at the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant, Niklas Ekstedt ignites our primal fire-side instincts. His abandonment of modern technology may be a little difficult to replicate in your own kitchen, but his spirit will convince you to get back to basics where you can. The restaurant, Ekstedt, is at the very heart and centre of the book, providing the foundation for Niklas' stories of seasonal, and regional, traditional Swedish cooking. Dishes from the restaurant, and in the pages of this sumptuous book, include braised lamb shoulder with seaweed butter and wild garlic capers, juniper-smoked pike and perch, ember-baked leeks with charcoal cream, pine-smoked mussels, and wood-oven baked almond cake. Stunning photography from David Loftus brings Niklas' recipes and the Nordic seasons to life. ------------------------------------------- Praise for Food From The FireBest books of 2016 - London Evening Standard'The Swedish cookbook that's about to set your world - ok - your dinner on fire' - Esquire Magazine

  • - The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking
    by Yamuna Devi
    £38.99 - 42.99

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    - Classic and Modern Recipes
    by Rachel Wharton & Sohui Kim
    £21.99

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    by Stephen Flynn & David Flynn
    £14.99

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    - From fridge to fork in 40 minutes or less
    by Gennaro Contaldo
    £19.49

    Full of enticing, authentic and quick-to-prepare recipes, Gennaro Contaldo's new book demonstrates how to whip up a delicious Italian feast in 40 minutes or less. From lightning-fast risottos to pronto pastas, speedy soups and delightful desserts, these recipes showcase the very best Italy has to offer, while requiring little time in the kitchen.

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    - How to Eat Smart and Sharpen Your Mind
    by Dr Lisa Mosconi
    £9.49

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    - The classic Italian cookery book
    by Gennaro Contaldo
    £19.49

    A glorious update of a modern classic - full of colourful recipes that evoke Italian life at its most enticing, Passione is the story of Gennaro Contaldo's upbringing in Italian food and will teach you to cook like a true Italian.

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    - Why the Experts Got it All Wrong and How Eating More Might Save Your Life
    by James Dinicolantonio
    £13.49

    A leading cardiovascular research scientist upends the low-salt myth, proving that salt may be one solution to - rather than a cause of - the chronic disease crisis.

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    - A Secret History of Champagne and the Rise of the Great Growers
    by Robert Walters
    £14.49

    Bursting Bubbles is a ground-breaking new book that offers the reader an alternate history of Champagne and its greatest growers. Often controversial, it is a no-holds barred look at the world's most famous wine region and the sparkling wine that it produces.

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    - Mexican street food from scratch
    by Jonas Cramby
    £15.49

    Recreate your all-time street-food favourites with delicious recipes that are bursting with authenticity. Crunch your way through the crispiest corn tostada, feast on a classic quesadilla, and then cool off with a thirst-quenching fruit agua fresca. And, of course, you will learn how to make tacos. Lots of tacos. An incredible amount of tacos.

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    by Dieter Braatz, Ulrich Sautter & Ingo Swoboda
    £39.99

    Featuring sixty-seven exceptional color maps as well as eighty-seven vivid images by photographer Hendrik Holler and others, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date atlas of German wine-a detailed reference to vineyards and appellations. The authors explain the geography of all the German wine-growing regions and provide independent analysis and ranking of the most significant vineyards in each region. In addressing the growing American appreciation of German wines, the atlas pays in-depth attention to Rieslings from the Mosel and other premier regions while also acquainting readers with wines from less familiar areas such as the Ahr, Baden, the Taubertal, and Franconia. Beautifully produced, with helpful sidebars and succinct essays, this book will become the standard reference on the subject.

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    by Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi
    £21.99

    'Ottolenghi changed the way we cook in this country just as surely and enduringly as Elizabeth David s A Book of Mediterranean Food had in 1950. It brought into our kitchens bold flavours, a vivid simplicity, a spirited but never tricksy inventiveness and, above all, light. Nigella LawsonInspired by their childhoods in West and East Jerusalem, Yotam Ottolenghi s and Sami Tamimi s original cookbook Ottolenghi: The Cookbook showcases fresh, honest, bold cooking and has become a culinary classic. Yotam and Sami's inventive yet simple dishes rest on numerous culinary traditions, ranging from North Africa to Lebanon, Italy and California. First published in 2008, this new updated edition revisits the 140 original recipes covering everything from accomplished meat and fish main courses, through to healthy and quick salads and suppers, plus Ottolenghi's famously delectable cakes and breads.A new introduction sheds fresh light on a book that has become a national favourite.Ottolenghi is an award-winning chef, being awarded with the James Beard Award 'Cooking from a Professional Point of View' for Nopi in 2016, and 'International Cookbook' for Jerusalem in 2013. In 2013 he also won four other awards for Jerusalem. Praise for Ottolenghi: [A] book that has barely left my kitchen the fact that Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi have been generous to put their recipes in a book is something I had long dreamed of Nigel Slater, The Observer Magazine Possibly the best cookery book I have ever owned. The recipes are well-tested and produce results that will astound your tastebuds. Try the aubergine-wrapped ricotta gnocchi with sage butter, the chicken with three-rice salad or their famous meringues and you'll know just what I mean. Caroline Jowett, Daily Express A wonderful book for vegetarians and cake lovers alike Bee Wilson, Sunday Times

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    - THE ORIGINAL OFFICIAL SIRTFOOD DIET RECIPE BOOK TO HELP YOU LOSE 7LBS IN 7 DAYS
    by Aidan Goggins & Glen Matten
    £8.99

    THE OFFICIAL RECIPE BOOK TO BESTSELLING ORIGINAL THE SIRTFOOD DIET. Over 100 more delicious SIRTFOOD recipes to help you lose up to 7lbs in 7 days and stay lean and healthy for life!'The weight loss phenomenon' Times'The plan that will change the way you do healthy eating' Red Jumpstart your way to better health with over 100 tried-and-tested recipes from the bestselling authors of The Sirtfood Diet. This easy-to-use recipe book combines the latest nutritional advice with an essential meal plan to help you lose weight and feel great. Revolutionising the way we eat, through their scientifically researched plan for health and weight loss, nutritional medicine experts Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten show how these sirtuin-activating recipes will switch on our body's fat-burning powers to supercharge weight loss, improve energy levels, and promote amazing health. These recipes are brimming with flavour and include the official top 20 Sirtfoods, such as kale, parsley, strawberries, buckwheat, walnuts, turmeric, dark chocolate, and even coffee! With a flexible meal plan adjustable to your routine, budget and diet, and containing nutritional advice and tips throughout, this is the essential recipe book to make sure every meal you cook is SIRTified. Pioneers of the 'modern day medicine movement', advocating the need to complement medical intervention with nutrition and lifestyle changes, Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten both hold Master's Degrees in Nutritional Medicine and are recognized authorities on nutrition and health.Recipes created with the help of Chef Mark McCulloch, a professional chef for 25 years who is passionate about creating healthy food without compromising on flavour.'The diet for people who actually like to cook and eat.... it's like having your own personal nutritionist' Times'I'm eating like a king these days thanks to the Sirtfood Diet' Conor McGregor, UFC World Champion 'A non-faddy diet that offers incredible health benefits and weight loss. I'm a huge fan!' Lorraine Pascale, BBC TV chef and food writer'A revelation to my diet, introducing Sirtfoods has allowed me to attain a body composition and wellbeing previously unimaginable' David Haye, Heavyweight Champion Boxer www.aidangoggins.com @Aidan_Gogginswww.glenmatten.com @glenmatten

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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