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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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  • - How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine
    by Rosalee de la Foret
    £21.99

    The use of wild plants for food and medicine is advised on by expert herbalists De La Foret and Han, offering guidance on herbal oils, salves, tea and more.

  • - Low-FODMAP Vegetarian Recipes for IBS and Sensitive Stomachs
    by Sofia Antonsson
    £10.99

    Fifty Easy, Delicious Green Meals to Balance Your Gut and Treat Gastrointestinal Issues What should you eat if you have a sensitive stomach or suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? The answer lies in a low-FODMAP diet-one of the most effective methods there is for alleviating the symptoms of stomach disorders. And while you're at it, eat anti-inflammatory and vegetarian meals to boost your healthy gut bacteria and heal your gastrointestinal issues! Learn how FODMAP works-it's not about a low-carbohydrate diet, but rather about choosing the right kind of carbohydrates. Then, start off by eliminating the most common foods that cause symptoms and then slowly reintroducing them so you can pinpoint exactly which ingredients are causing you problems. From delicious smoothies and salads to gut-healthy pastas and wraps-and don't forget dessert!- The Gut Health Cookbook includes fifty of dietitian Sofia Antonsson's best vegetarian recipes for people with sensitive stomachs, such as: Blueberry and Spirulina SmoothieRoasted Pumpkin Salad with OatmealQuinoa Burger with ColeslawPasta and Eggplant MeatballsButter Curry with ChickpeasPumpkin, Goat Cheese, and Cranberry RisottoKimchiFruit PopsAnd more!

  • by Ted Haigh
    £14.99

    In this new, expanded edition of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktailsissued for the 100th Anniversary of National Prohibitionhistorian, expert, and drink aficionado Ted Haigh, aka Dr. Cocktail vastly widens his examination of 19201933, the thirteen-year period when women got the Vote, child labor was abolished and, ironically, saw the cocktail elevated, prolonged, and expanded, spreading this signature American drink form in tasty ripples around the world. All this, plus more drink recipes!Nothing is so desired as the thing denied. Prohibition made people want cocktails very, very badly. Because synthetic liquor was the easiest to make, it was also the easiest to get. Problematically, it tasted awful and wasnt exactly good for you either. Cocktails with their melange of flavors were a made-to-order method for disguising the bad hooch. Along with 100+ rare and delicious authentic recipes gathered from old cocktail manuals and scraps of paper never published, this illustrated trip down mixology lane tells the fascinating origins of the cocktail and how it evolved over time, including its rising popularity during Prohibition. Vintage illustrations and advertisements, photos of old bottles and cocktail artifacts, and fascinating Prohibition-era photographs bring the tippling past back to vivid life. Recipes for rare treasures like The Fogcutter, Knickerbocker la Monsieur, The Moscow Mule, and Satan's Whiskers are each presented with: Historical background on its origin and cultural contextDrink Notes that provide additional information on ingredients and tips for substitutions and variationsFascinating historical ephemera from Dr. Cocktails personal collection This homage to the great bartenders of the past and the beverages they created also profiles some of the most influential cocktail pioneers of today. For anyone who enjoys an icy drink and an unforgettable tale, this is a must-have volume.

  • - Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen
    by Lara Lee
    £19.49

    ---Selected by the New York Times as one of the best cookbooks of 2020---Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of fragrant, colourful and mouth-watering recipes.'An exciting and panoramic selection of dishes and snacks' - Fuchsia Dunlop, author of The Food of Sichuan Coconut & Sambal reveals the secrets behind authentic Indonesian cookery. With more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes that have been passed down through the generations, you will discover dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake, alongside a variety of recipes for sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal. Lara uses simple techniques and easily accessible ingredients throughout Coconut and Sambal, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on the magnificent, little-known cuisine of Indonesia. What are you waiting for? Travel the beautiful islands of Indonesia and taste the different regions through these recipes.'Start with Lara's fragrant chicken soup, do lots of exploring on the way whilst dousing everything with spoonfuls of sambal, and end with her coconut and pandan sponge cake' - Yotam Ottolenghi, author of SIMPLE'An incredibly delicious Indonesian meal on your table every time' - Jeremy Pang, chef and founder of School of Wok

  • - Recipes and Stories from the Island of Sardinia
    by Letitia Clark
    £20.99

    Bitter Honey is a captivating book by the talented author, Letitia Clark. Published in 2020 by Hardie Grant Books (UK), this book has successfully etched its mark in the literary world. The book falls under a genre that beautifully blends reality with a pinch of imagination, making it a must-read. The story of Bitter Honey takes you on an unforgettable journey, making you lose yourself in its extraordinary storyline. Letitia Clark, with her exceptional writing skills, has breathed life into the characters. The publication year, 2020, saw many books, but Bitter Honey made a significant impact and stood out for its unique narrative. Hardie Grant Books (UK), the publisher, has a reputation for bringing out books that are not only engaging but also provide a fresh perspective to the readers. Reading Bitter Honey is like embarking on a thrilling journey that you wish never ends. This book is a testament to Letitia Clark's prowess as a writer and her ability to captivate readers with her storytelling. In conclusion, Bitter Honey is not just a book; it's an experience that leaves you longing for more.

  • - The only book you need for every model of instant pot - with more than 350 recipes
    by Bruce Weinstein
    £16.99

    The most comprehensive Instant Pot book ever published.

  • - An easy-to-digest guide to health and happiness from the inside out. The Sunday Times Bestseller
    by Dr. Megan Rossi
    £13.49

    Eat Yourself Healthy is a transformative book by Dr. Megan Rossi, a leading voice in the field of health and nutrition. Published in 2019 by Penguin Books Ltd, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in achieving optimal health through their diet. The book falls under the genre of health and wellness, and it's packed with scientific insights about the link between food and health. Dr. Rossi uses her expertise to guide readers through the process of improving their health by eating the right foods. Eat Yourself Healthy is not just a book; it's a lifestyle guide that will help you change your relationship with food. Published by Penguin Books Ltd, it's a testament to their commitment to disseminating important health information. This book is a valuable addition to your library if you're looking to understand how your diet affects your health.

  • by Salma Hage
    £30.99

    The definitive book on Lebanese home cooking, featuring 500 authentic and delicious easy-to-make recipes

  • by Ian D'Agata
    £33.99

    The definitive reference book on the myriad crus and the grand cru wine production areas of Italy's native wine grapes--an ideal complement to D'Agata's previous award-winning Native Wine Grapes of Italy.y.

  • - Beat cravings and lose weight the healthy way!
    by David S. Ludwig
    £8.99

    ALWAYS HUNGRY will change everything readers ever thought about weight loss, diet, and health, and show us how to lose weight without counting the calories or feeling hungry.

  • - 150 Delicious Gluten-Free, Animal-Free Recipes
    by Susan O'Brien
    £11.99

    Ideal cookbook for many health conditions: The Gluten-Free Vegan is a groundbreaking cookbook, combining both special diets for healthier, allergy-free eating. Millions of Americans have health conditions like celiac disease, fibromyalgia, or food allergies that require a gluten- and/or dairy-restricted diet. In addition, going vegetarian/vegan is fast becoming mainstream, and many vegans are also looking to cut gluten from their diet. The Gluten-Free Vegan offers solutions for anyone seeking a tasty approach to healthier eating. Quick, easy, and delicious recipes: Written by a food-allergy sufferer and gourmet cook, this collection includes more than 150 healthy recipes for a wide range of dishes that are both gluten-free and vegan. The cookbook also includes guidelines of each dietary restriction, information on sugars, raw foods and organic foods, advice on ingredient preparation, quick-cooking tips, and resources for easily finding ingredients.

  • - And This Is How We Cook
    by Miguel Trinidad
    £27.49

    Get ready to discover the next great Asian cuisine.

  • - A Global History
    by Jonathan Morris
    £10.99

    In Coffee: A Global History, Jonathan Morris explains how the world acquired a taste for coffee, yet why coffee tastes so different throughout the world. Written in an engaging style, and featuring wonderful recipes, stories and facts, the book explores who drank coffee, as well as why and where, how it was prepared and what it tasted like.

  • by Carolyn Dean
    £13.99

    Now updated with 30 percent new material, the only comprehensive guide to one of the most essential but often-overlooked minerals, magnesium—which guards against and helps to alleviate heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and asthma Magnesium is an essential nutrient, indispensable to your health and well-being. By adding this mineral to your diet, you are guarding against—and helping to alleviate—such threats as heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and asthma. But despite magnesium’s numerous benefits, many Americans remain dangerously deficient. Updated and revised throughout with the latest research, this amazing guide explains the vital role that magnesium plays in your body and life. Inside you will discover • new findings about the essential role of magnesium in lowering cholesterol  • improved methods for increasing magnesium intake and absorption rate • how calcium can increase the risk of heart disease—and how magnesium can lower it • a magnesium-rich eating plan as delicious as it is healthy • information on the link between magnesium and obesity • vitamins and minerals that work with magnesium to treat specific ailments • why paleo, raw food, and green juice diets can lead to magnesium deficiency The Magnesium Miracle, now more than ever, is the ultimate guide to a mineral that is truly miraculous. Praise for The Magnesium Miracle“Dr. Carolyn Dean has been light-years ahead of her time when it comes to the crucial mineral magnesium and its many lifesaving uses. Her work is a gift to humanity. I highly recommend it.”—Christiane Northrup, M.D.“Throughout this volume and with utmost clarity, Dr. Carolyn Dean presents invaluable recommendations—based on the latest magnesium research. Virtually every American can benefit.”—Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods “Dr. Carolyn Dean has the best credentials for bringing solutions to those suffering from the hidden magnesium disorders that affect most of us. This book needs to be read by anyone wishing to improve their quality of life.”—Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., author of The Sinatra Solution: Metabolic Cardiology

  • by Fredrik Berselius
    £30.99

    The debut cookbook from the internationally acclaimed Swedish chef of the two Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant Aska

  • by The Silver Spoon Kitchen
    £9.49 - 9.99

    75 fail-proof recipes for delicious desserts from the world's most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.

  • - Wine Chateau of the Medoc and Sauternes
    by Hugh Johnson
    £11.99

  • by Stanley Marianski
    £20.49

    Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages - The Making of a Sausage Maker. There has been a need for a comprehensive one-volume reference on the manufacture of meats and sausages at home. There are many cookbooks loaded with recipes which do not build any foundation for the serious hobbyist to follow. This leaves him with little understanding of the sausage making process and afraid to introduce his own ideas. There are highly technical and expensive professional books that are written for meat plant managers or graduate students pursuing a master's degree in meat technology. Unfortunately, these works are written in such difficult technical terms, that most of them are beyond the comprehension of an average person. Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausages bridges the gap that exists between highly technical textbooks and the requirements of the typical hobbyist. Technical terms were substituted with their equivalent but simpler meanings and many photographs, drawings and tables were included. The book covers topics such as curing and making brines, smoking meats and sausages, U.S. Standards, making fresh, smoked, emulsified, fermented and air dried products, making special sausages such as head cheeses, blood and liver sausages, low salt, low fat and Kosher products, hams, bacon, butts and loins, poultry, fish and game, safety, creating your own recipes and much more... To get the reader started 172 recipes are provided which were chosen for their originality and historical value. Although recipes play an important role in these products, it is the process that ultimately decides the sausage quality. It is perfectly clear that the authors don't want the reader to copy the recipes only: "We want him to understand the sausage making process and we want him to create his own recipes. We want him to be the sausage maker."

  • - Iconic American Desserts
    by Stella Parks
    £23.99

    An award-winning pastry chef's foolproof recipes and fresh take on the history of American desserts, from chocolate chip cookies to toaster pastries.

  • by Randy Mosher
    £14.49

    This completely updated second edition of the best-selling beer resource features the most current information on beer styles, flavour profiles, sensory evaluation guidelines, craft beer trends, food and beer pairings, and draft beer systems. You'll learn to identify the scents, colours, flavours, mouth-feel, vocabulary of the major beer styles.

  • - Simple recipes and fantastic food for a healthy way of life
    by Ella Mills (Woodward)
    £18.99

    Deliciously Ella Every Day is an inspiring and mouth-watering cookbook written by the talented Ella Mills (Woodward). Published in 2016 by Hodder & Stoughton, this book has quickly become a favorite among food enthusiasts. It belongs to the genre of cookbooks and health & wellness, focusing on the idea of making healthy eating a part of your everyday routine. Ella Mills shares her favorite recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to prepare and packed with health benefits. She inspires readers to incorporate wholesome, plant-based meals into their daily lives. The book, Deliciously Ella Every Day, is more than just a cookbook; it's a guide to living a healthier and more satisfying life. Published by the renowned Hodder & Stoughton, it is a testament to Ella's passion for healthy living and her ability to make it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

  • - 175 vegan recipes for simple, fresh and flavourful meals
    by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
    £19.49

    Want to cook more veg for your family, but have no idea where to start? Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is here to help, with a whole host of veg-centric recipes that are easy, foolproof and delicious. Let''s ''Eat Them To Defeat Them''!Hugh''s River Cottage Veg Every Day! became the UK''s best-selling vegetable cookbook, persuading us through sheer temptation to make vegetables the mainstay of our daily cooking. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Hugh delivers more irresistible recipes, and this time, takes things one step further. Fuelled by his passionate belief that plant foods should be the dominant force in our kitchens, Hugh has put cheese, butter, cream, eggs, and refined flour and sugar firmly to one side. Instead, he uses veg, fruit, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, spices and cold-pressed oils to explore the length and breadth of what can be achieved with natural, unprocessed plant foods. River Cottage Much More Veg! makes it clear that unadulterated ingredients are the very best building blocks for delicious and healthy meals. In typical Hugh style, the recipes are easy, utterly foolproof and delicious. All but a handful are gluten-free, and at least half the dishes require 20 minutes (or less) hands-on work time. With recipes such as Roast squash and chickpeas with spicy apricot sauce, Blackened cauliflower with pecans and tahini, Spiced beetroot, radicchio and orange traybake, Celeriac and seaweed miso broth, Seared summer cabbage with rosemary, chilli and capers, and Baked celery agrodolce, River Cottage Much More Veg! demonstrates how easy it is to make versatile, plentiful and delicious vegetables the bedrock of your diet.

  • - Simple delicious meals for fast, healthy weight loss
    by Dr Clare Bailey
    £13.49

    The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book, penned by Dr Clare Bailey, is a must-read for anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle. Published in 2016 by Short Books Ltd, this book is a treasure trove of nutritious recipes aimed at keeping your blood sugar levels in check. The book belongs to the health and wellness genre and provides a comprehensive 8-week diet plan that is easy to follow. Written in English, this book is a testament to Dr Bailey's expertise in the field of health and nutrition. The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet Recipe Book is more than just a recipe book; it's a guide to healthier living. Published by Short Books Ltd, it's a valuable addition to any health-conscious reader's collection.

  • by Jeff Potter
    £25.99

    More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. It's an excellent and intriguing resource for anyone who wants to experiment with cooking, even if you don't consider yourself a geek.

  • by Jordan Bourke
    £19.49

    An exciting collection of delicious, easy-to-make recipes from the latest food craze, including all of the best loved authentic Korean dishes.

  • - The Art of Making Your Own Staples [A Cookbook]
    by Miyoko Schinner
    £16.99

    A guide to creating vegan versions of pantry staples--from dairy and meat substitutes such as vegan yogurt, mayo, bacon, and cheese, to dressings, sauces, cookies, and more. Kitchen crafters know the pleasure of making their own staples and specialty foods, whether it''s cultured sour cream or a stellar soup stock. It''s a fresher, healthier, more natural approach to eating and living. Now vegans who are sick of buying over-processed, over-packaged products can finally join the homemade revolution. Studded with full-color photos, The Homemade Vegan Pantry celebrates beautiful, handcrafted foods that don''t take a ton of time, from ice cream and pizza dough, to granola and breakfast sausage. Miyoko Schinner guides readers through the techniques for making French-style buttercreams, roasted tomatoes, and pasta without special equipment. Her easy methods make "slow food" fast, and full of flavor. The Homemade Vegan Pantry raises the bar on plant-based cuisine, not only for vegans and vegetarians, but also for the growing number of Americans looking to eat lighter and healthier, and anyone interested in a handcrafted approach to food.

  • by Mimi Spencer
    £13.49

    NOT JUST FOR DIETERS... A BRILLIANT LOW-CAL COOKBOOK FOR EATING HEALTHILY EVERY DAY Fast Cook is the perfect adjunct to the original Fast Diet Recipe Book, offering a new repertoire of really fast Fast food to help you conquer hunger and lose weight with ease.

  • - River Cottage Handbook No.11
    by Mr Mark Diacono
    £14.99

    Chickens are a fantastic addition to a garden or outdoors space - you don't have to live in the back of beyond to have a few clucking around and giving you fresh eggs. They come in all shapes and sizes: some are layers, some are just born to strut. Mark Diacono begins at the basics, showing how you can raise chickens from eggs, and look after them once they start laying their own.The first part of Chicken & Eggs explains how to think ahead about what kind of chickens you want and how many to get, whether you are going for a breed that lays eggs regularly, or that you might eventually use for eating, or that simply looks decorative. You can choose from Orpingtons, Derbyshire redcaps, Muffed Old English Game, Leghorns and many more. Mark then goes on to show how you can breed chickens, encourage them to lay, work out what kind of eggs you have (are they destined for the eggcup, or will they hatch into baby chicks?), and take care of them day to day, as well as how you can go about getting the birds on the table. The final part of the book is a recipe section that goes far beyond the roast, with lots of delicious ideas for fresh eggs or home-reared chicken. With an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this is an essential guide for anyone who can't stop thinking about chicks.

  • by Krishna Dutta
    £13.49

    Dal is to India what pasta is to Italy. Cheap to produce, highly nutritional, suitable for long storage and capable of being cooked in a basic pot on an open fire, dal has been providing nourishment to millions of Indians for millennia. It truly is a pan-Indian dish consumed by rich and poor alike.

  • - The Cookbook
    by Daniel Humm
    £45.49

    A lavish collection of elegant, seasonal recipes from the award-winning four-star New York restaurant.

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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