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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 Zuza Zak
    £14.99

    The bible of Polish dumplings, including traditional and modern recipes

  • by Jenny Lewis
    £12.49

  • by Thomas DeLauer
    £11.99

    This is your accessible, practical, science-backed guide to transforming your body, mind, and health with intermittent fasting. Like any hot diet trend, intermittent fasting (IF) is surrounded by hype and misinformation. Written by nutrition and fitness expert and YouTube sensation Thomas DeLauer, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy moves you beyond how you could do IF to what you should do to get the very best results. Known for making nutrition science cool and accessible, DeLauer gives you an action plan for maximizing results—designed with busy people juggling family, career, and everyday life in mind. It's IF made easy and applied to real life. Chapter by chapter, DeLauer walks you through the best practices for each of the key stages of intermittent fasting: the fasting window, breaking the fast, and the eating window. For each stage, find a checklist to confirm you're on track as well as a troubleshooting section to make sure you are fasting in a way that supports your body and lifestyle. You'll learn how to:Choose the best foods to eat (and which to avoid)Use supplements to support your progressMaximize your workout while intermittent fastingAvoid the most common mistakes people makeKick IF results into high gear by supercharging fat burning, boosting mental clarity, and enhancing sleepGet past IF roadblocks including mood swings, relapse, and plateauingAlso included are biohacks to level-up results specifically for women. With Intermittent Fasting Made Easy, you'll know exactly what to do to get the most out of intermittent fasting and dramatically optimize your life—starting now.

  • by Terry’s
    £10.99

    Introducing 'The Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookbook', a culinary masterpiece by the renowned author, Terry's. This book, published in 2022, is a delightful exploration into the world of chocolate orange. It's a must-have for anyone who appreciates the unique combination of chocolate and orange, and wants to explore it further. The book is filled with a plethora of recipes, all revolving around the iconic Terry's Chocolate Orange. From cakes to cookies, and even some surprising savory dishes, this book will open your eyes to the endless possibilities of this delicious pairing. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, this cookbook is not only an adventure for your taste buds but also a testament to Terry's creativity and passion for chocolate. So, dive in and let 'The Terry's Chocolate Orange Cookbook' guide you on a culinary journey like no other.

  • by Amanda Owen
    £7.99 - 15.49

    A stunning book from Amanda Owen - shepherdess, wife, mother of nine children, bestselling author and star of C5's Our Yorkshire Farm - that brings her world to life in glorious colour.In Celebrating the Seasons, Amanda shares funny and charming stories about life with her family and their many four-legged charges and describes their activities at Ravenseat, from lambing and shearing to haymaking and feeding the flock in midwinter. Her gorgeous photographs showcase the famous Swaledale landscape she writes about, from the sweeping moors to rare wildflowers and the elusive hares glimpsed in the field.She lives in tune with nature and Amanda's attitude to food is the same. She believes in buying good, seasonal ingredients when it comes to feeding her family and includes her favourite recipes here, from wild garlic lamb with hasselback roast potatoes to rhubarb and custard crumble cake and Yorkshire curd tart. As inspirational as Amanda herself, this book is a beautiful keepsake that will delight everyone who has followed her adventures so far.

  • by Indra Nooyi
    £10.99 - 15.49

    'A must-read for working women and the men who work with us, love us and support us' Hillary Rodham Clinton'Surprising and compelling' Financial TimesThe much-anticipated and inspiring memoir by Indra Nooyi, the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo, offering clear-eyed insight and a call to action for how our society can really blend work and family - and advance women - in the twenty-first centuryFor more than a dozen years as one of the world's most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman, person of color, and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company - and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time - Nooyi transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of a legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded.In her book, Nooyi shares the events that shaped her - from her childhood in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a consultant and corporate strategist who soon ascended into the most senior executive ranks. The book offers an intimate look inside PepsiCo, detailing how she steered the iconic American company toward healthier products and reinvented its environmental profile without curbing financial performance - despite resistance at every turn. At the same time, Nooyi built a home with her husband - also a high-powered executive - two daughters, and members of her extended family. My Life in Full includes her unvarnished take on the competing pressures on her attention and time, and what she learned along the way. This book, as has her personal journey, will inspire young women everywhere to believe that they, too, can climb to powerful roles without giving up on the desire for a family and children. But, as Nooyi eloquently argues, her story is not a call for women to simply try harder, but is proof of the importance of organised care structures in all of our success. Nooyi makes a clear, actionable, urgent call for business and government to prioritise the care ecosystem, from skilled care networks to zoning policy, to paid leave and flexible and predictable work hours, each so critical to unleashing the economy's full potential and helping families thrive.Generous, authoritative, and grounded in lived experience, My Life in Full is both the story of an extraordinary leader's life, and a moving tribute to the relationships that created it.

  • by Santosh Shah
    £15.49

    Celebrate the vibrant flavours of Nepal with this unique range of recipes from MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Santosh Shah.The rich and diverse flavours of Nepal have often been overshadowed by the noise of cuisines from neighbouring countries, India and China. Popular chef and MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Santosh Shah, is here to set the record straight and put Nepali cuisine firmly on the map with his first cookbook, Ayla. Featuring 60 flavoursome recipes, home cooks can experience Nepali and Himalayan cuisine in their own kitchens, with dishes inspired by the produce of Nepal's rivers and mountains. Alongside Santosh's own stories from the country, he shares the history of certain foods, from zingy chutneys and traditional chicken momos to mouthwatering wild mushroom soup.Whether you are a cooking novice or an advanced chef looking to experiment with new flavours, Ayla offers plenty of recipe ideas and inspiration to fill your plate. With easy-to-follow recipes, stunning imagery and Santosh's culinary wisdom, you will begin an adventure from your own kitchen. So sharpen your kitchen skills and experience a taste of Nepal.

  • by Nick Fisher
    £14.99

    "Cocktail Chemistry offers the essential knowledge, techniques, and flair for creating perfectly mixed drinks at home." ?Bartender Magazine Enjoy clever, pop culture-inspired drinks with this collection of recipes from the beloved Cocktail Chemistry YouTube channel.Have you ever seen a delicious-looking drink on your favorite movie or TV show and wondered how to make it? Well, now you can, with this collection of recipes from the creator of the popular Cocktail Chemistry YouTube channel Nick Fisher. Featuring recipes to recreate the classic White Russian from The Big Lebowski, the iconic martini from the James Bond movies, to drinks featured in Mad Men, The Simpsons, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Game of Thrones, The Office, Harry Potter, and more, Cocktail Chemistry will have you impressing your friends with your bartending skills in no time. In addition to recipes, Cocktail Chemistry includes everything you need to know to become a mixology expert, from how to make perfectly clear ice, delicious foams, and infusions, or how to flame a citrus peel. A must-have for all aspiring home mixologists and pop-culture buffs, Cocktail Chemistry will ensure you never have a boring drink again.

  • - A Kitchen Grimoire
    by Melissa Madara
    £18.99

    A decadent collection of magical dishes and feasts created by the herbalist, witch, chef and co-owner of Catland Books, Melissa Madara.

  • - Everyday Recipes to Impress
    by Andy Baraghani
    £19.49

    A New York Times BestsellerDefine and develop your individual cooking style - and become the cook you want to be - in 120 flavour-forward everyday recipes and easy-to-understand techniques. Andy Baraghani is the talented chef behind many of Bon Appetit's viral recipes - favourites like Cauliflower Bolognese, Tahini Ranch Dressing and Ramen Noodles with Miso Pesto - he creates wow-factor flavours, delivers beautiful and satisfying meals with minimal fuss and reworks well-known dishes in utterly delicious ways. Andy's love of flavour began with the comforting dishes of his Iranian parents' immigrant household. Blending the home cooking of his upbringing and his professional training, Andy evolved into a culinary influencer by asking himself, 'What kind of cook do I want to be?'. In answering that question for himself - the cook who can balance flavours and the cook who makes a perfect salad, for example - he became known for trying new techniques, working with easy-to-find but underused ingredients and creating unexpected combinations.Among his debut cookbook's 120 recipes and 120 sumptuous photographs you'll find for new surefire hits, such as Roasted Beetroot with Mint and Sesame, Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken Legs with Buttery Almonds, plus dozens of dishes to refresh and expand your weekly repertoire. In essays throughout the book, Baraghani shares convictions and key lessons.This cookbook is a genre-breaking cookbook of transformative techniques and recipes that will guide all to become the kind of cook that they want to be.

  • by Amber Guinness
    £21.99

  • by Dayton Ward
    £13.99

    Based on the blockbuster film series, this official in-world cookbook takes you straight to Isla Nublar and serves up some mighty meals inspired by the T. rex, velociraptors, and other unforgettable dinosaurs of the Jurassic World film series.

  • by Paul Hollywood
    £19.49

    THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING COOKBOOK - THE ONLY BAKING BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEEDIn BAKE Paul Hollywood shares his best ever recipes for classic bakes.Cakes, biscuits and cookies, breads and flatbreads, pizza and doughnuts, pastries and pies, and showstopping desserts: this book has it all. From classic cakes like the Victoria Sandwich and Chocolate Fudge Cake, through brilliant breads like his foolproof Sourdough, to savoury and sweet pastries like Sausage Rolls and Danish Pastries, these are the only recipes you'll need to create perfectly delicious bakes time and time again. With more years as a professional baker than he'd care to remember and over 10 years judging the best baking show on TV, Paul has created, tested and tasted a huge number of bakes. He has also travelled widely and learnt so much about the craft he loves. For Paul, one of the most joyful things about baking is how it evolves as we discover new techniques, ingredients and influences. As our knowledge improves, so do our recipes. Paul combines every tip and trick he has learned together with his incredible technical know-how to create the ultimate collection of incredible bakes.

  • by Olia Hercules
    £19.49

    The Times Best Food Books of 2022The Independent Best Cookbook of the Year 2022The new book from award-winning cookery writer and co-founder of #CookForUkraine'Heartfelt storytelling and truly beautiful, honest food' Jamie Oliver'Original, thought-provoking, beautiful. A wonderful book' Diana Henry'This beautiful book makes me feel I'm in Olia's kitchen, which is just as much a joy as the exquisite but simple recipes' Nigella Lawson100 comforting recipes that unite us no matter where we are from and where we end upIn her most personal book yet, Olia Hercules distills a lifetime of kitchen curiosity into her 100 most loved recipes. She draws on her broad influences from all the places she has called home: her childhood in Ukraine; her years in Cyprus and Italy; her simple, plant-centric family meals in London; and the special festive recipes she has gleaned along the way.The recipes are nostalgic like Potatoes of my Childhood, they are trade secrets like Pasta with Confit Garlic, they interweave every day like Joe's Beetroot, Cornichon, Feta and Potatoes, and they make everything okay like Life-giving Rhubarb Cake. These recipes have been hand written, handed down and shared among friends. Dotted with vignettes from fellow chefs and food writers that explore different meanings and associations of home, this charming and extremely personal book from Olia offers irresistible recipes, charming storytelling and boundless heart.

  • by Christopher G Yorke M Ed
    £13.99

  • - Over 100 Effortless Air Fryer Recipes
    by Uriah Monahan
    £8.49

  • - A Lady's Guide to Baking Bad!
    by Christine McConnell
    £42.49

  • - Enjoy Your Favourite Food and Boost Your Gut Health with The Diversity Diet. The Sunday Times Bestseller
    by Dr. Megan Rossi
    £13.49

    Title: Eat More, Live Well,Author: Dr. Megan Rossi,Publication Year: 2021-12-30,Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd,Language: eng

  • - Quick, Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Beginners
    by Jenny Tschiesche
    £13.49

    Air-Fryer Cookbook, a Sunday Times bestseller, is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the wonders of air-frying. Crafted by the talented Jenny Tschiesche, this book is a treasure trove of delicious recipes that will transform your cooking experience. Published in 2022, this cookbook takes you on a culinary journey, showcasing the versatility of the air fryer. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned chef, Tschiesche's easy-to-follow guide will inspire you to create mouth-watering dishes. This book is not just about recipes; it's a testament to Tschiesche's skill and passion for healthy, tasty food. Published by Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, the Air-Fryer Cookbook is a testament to the power of modern cooking techniques. It's a must-have for every kitchen library.

  • by Heather Thomas
    £8.99

    Golden and crispy on the outside, deliciously moist and spicy inside, what's not to like about falafel?Over 60 delicious recipes inspired by this healthy and nutritious street food.The falafel may be pretty humble but it is extremely versatile and packed full of delicious potential whether you're sticking to traditional chickpeas or experimenting with more unconventional flavours like beetroot, pumpkin or butterbean.From light accompaniments and simple salads to sandwiches and substantial mains, this book will provide you with plenty of ways to enjoy this healthy and nutritious street food, all year long.Recipes include:* Spiced Falafel and Feta Burgers* Falafel Shakshuka* Greek Falafel and Horiatiki Village Salad* Falafel Buddha Bowls* Moroccan Spiced Falafel and Vegetable Tagine* Falafel Souvlaki

  • - The Complete Guide To Setting Up Your Own Roastery Cafe
    by David Rosa
    £42.99

    Welcome to The Artisan Roaster - your complete guide to setting up and running an artisan coffee roastery café from start-up to sale. This comprehensive book covers everything you need to know to run a professional, rewarding business, from choosing a great location, fitting out your coffee roastery café, sourcing, roasting and blending specialty coffee, managing your staff and more. Written in an engaging and easy-to-read manner, yet packed with essential practical advice as well as fascinating facts on all-things-coffee, this book is designed to give you all the expert tips you'll need to hit the ground running in this exciting industry.

  • - How to eat a rainbow every day
    by Alice Hart
    £19.49

    Featuring do-ahead elements to make your meal preparation easier, tips on when certain vegetables are in season, and fad-free advice, this book will prove that, with the right recipe, even a humble cabbage or beetroot can be exciting and delicious.

  • - 1000-Day Amazingly Easy & Delicious Cuisinart Multi-Cooker Recipes to Saute Vegetables, Brown Meats and Slow Cook Your Favorite Comfort Foods for Busy People
    by Shems Fiech Shems
    £13.49 - 20.49

  • - Recipes for a Wilder Way of Eating
    by Gill Meller
    £21.99

    Cookbook celebrating outdoor cooking and eating, from the back garden to the beach

  • - Quiet Your Gut, Boost Fiber, and Reduce Inflammation
    by America's Test Kitchen
    £19.99

  • - Japanese Tea Ceremonies and Culture
    by Okakura Kakuzo
    £15.49

    The Book of Tea, written in English in 1906 for a Western audience, celebrates the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and linking its importance with Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Covering cultural life, aesthetics and philosophy, this is an exquisitely produced edition using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques.

  • - Recipes Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen: Picnics, Feasts and Afternoon Teas
    by Robert Tuesley Anderson
    £13.49

    Experience the world of Jane Austen like never before with over 50 delicious recipes inspired by Austen's novels, from Emma and Pride and Prejudice to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility, and the author's life in the Regency period. This book is the perfect addition to any Jane Austen collection.

  • - 250 Delicious Lectin-Free Recipes for Your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker to Nourish Your Familyto
    by Almine Zouny Almine
    £12.49 - 19.49

  • - Foolproof, Quick & Easy 800 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users (pressure cooker recipes)
    by Simon Rush
    £26.49

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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