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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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    - 101 Recipes to Feed Your Face
    by Lauren Toyota
    £13.49

    Feed your face with satisfying, delicious food. Vegan Comfort Classics is a collection of 101 mouth-watering recipes that combine innovative plant-based cooking with flavoursome comfort food. YouTube sensation Lauren Toyota of the hit vegan channel, Hot for Food, offers indulgent, crave-worthy dishes such as Courgette-Onion Bhajis, Mac n Cheese Onion Rings, Herb-loaded Sausage Rolls, Spicy Peanut Noodles, Waffle-topped Cottage Pie, Stuffed Crust Pizza, Raspberry Funfetti Pop Tarts, Fudgy Brownies as well as a whole chapter of delicious melty, stacked sandwiches and essential sauces to make any meal awesome. Each and every tempting recipe is photographed. This is modern, tasty food made for weeknights, sharing with friends at the weekend, late-night munchies and beyond.

  • by Daverick Leggett
    £19.49

    One step towards self-healing is to take responsibility for your own nourishment. This book takes guidance from the insight of traditional Chinese medicine, and each of the 100 recipe's energetic actions are described to enable the reader to choose recipes suited to their own individual needs.

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    - An A-Z of two hundred classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, with anecdotes for the curious and tips and techniques for the adventurous
    by Pyramid
    £8.99

    An A-Z collection of classic and contemporary cocktails.

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    by Josh Katz
    £21.99

    Berber & Q is an exceptional book written by the talented Josh Katz. Published in 2018 by Ebury Publishing, this book has made a significant impact in the literary world. The book falls under the genre of culinary literature, where Katz, a renowned chef, shares his passion and knowledge about food. He takes the readers on a culinary journey, exploring various cuisines and their unique flavors. The book is written in English and has received widespread acclaim for its engaging content and Katz's ability to make complex cooking techniques understandable. Ebury Publishing, known for its diverse range of books, has truly found a gem in Berber & Q. This book is a must-read for all food enthusiasts who are eager to broaden their culinary horizons.

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    - Recipes, Tips and Tricks that Make the Most of Your Outdoor Oven
    by Genevieve Taylor
    £14.99

    The Ultimate Wood-Fired Oven Cookbook by Genevieve Taylor is a must-have for all food enthusiasts. Published in 2018 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, this book explores the art of cooking with a wood-fired oven. Delving into this niche of culinary arts, Taylor brings her expertise and passion to the table, providing readers with a comprehensive guide on how to make the most of their wood-fired ovens. This book goes beyond the traditional pizza recipes, offering a variety of dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From slow-roasted meats to crusty bread and smoky vegetables, each recipe is a testament to Taylor's mastery and creativity in the kitchen. If you're looking to expand your cooking repertoire and venture into the world of wood-fired cooking, this book is your perfect companion. Grab your copy from Quadrille Publishing Ltd today and embark on a unique culinary journey.

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    - 100 Simple Sattvic Recipes
    by Kate O'Donnell
    £19.99

    Eat your way to increased energy, balanced emotions, and an overall state of calm and relaxation. In Ayurvedic medicine there are said to be three main energies that affect our mind: • sattva, the state of contentment and calm; • rajas, the state of reactivity and excitability; and • tamas, the dull, slow, and stagnant state of mind.The good news is that there are direct ways of bringing these states into balance through what we eat. The recipes in this book are simple, seasonal, and delicious, while bringing the traditional foods of Ayurveda into the modern kitchen.Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind uncovers the true potential of food to heal not only our bodies, but our minds too.

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    - Recipes from my home
    by Skye McAlpine
    £19.49

    With her simple, approachable Italian recipes and charming photography, Skye McAlpine offers an insider's perspective on Venetian home cooking. 'It is a beautifully evocative book, offering a delicious stroll through the city' Nigella Lawson'A real and rare gem, this is the must-have book on Venice and it's cooking' Anna del Conte All of the recipes in A Table in Venice are typical of Skye's cooking style: simple, fresh, colourful and always plentiful, whether it's quick-to-assemble cicheti - the small plates accompanying an afternoon spritz or dinner party Prosecco - or a hearty serving of risotto topped with an extra grating of Parmesan. With many recipes featuring a short list of ingredients these are dishes for everyone to make and enjoy, from Almond Paste Croissants and Chocolate and Amaretti Custard to Tagliolini with Prawns, Courgettes and Saffron and Roast Duck Legs with Plums. Hundreds of thousands of tourists pass through the city of Venice each year, eat at trattorie, and leave having dined in Venice, but not having eaten well. It is the food cooked in homes and made with local ingredients, the recipes passed down through generations that is real Venetian food. So sit down to a sumptuous spread of freshly baked pastries, tuck into a comforting Venetian dinner with friends and family, or discover the secrets of Venice from the comfort of your armchair.

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    - A Sweet Celebration of Pies, Galettes, and Tarts
    by Linda Lomelino
    £15.99

    Perennially popular pies get a fresh and indulgent twist by social media superstar and cook, food stylist, and photographer Linda Lomelino. Discover the glorious possibilities of the humble pie. From the tart and fruity to the luscious and gooey, Lomelino's Pies offers a delicious range of sweet pastries. World-renowned baker and food photographer Linda Lomelino presents a rich variety of pies, galettes, tarts, and more-from Peach and Strawberry Pie with Brown Butter to Nut and Caramel Pie; Hand Pies with Pears and Ginger; Fig Tart with Mascarpone, Rosemary, and Walnuts; and S'mores Pie. With lessons on making pie dough, forming decorative tops, and determining the best glaze, and with base recipes for pastries, sauces, and toppings, this book will help you perfect the art of pie.

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    - Carnivore-Approved Vegan Recipes
    by Candice Hutchings
    £17.99

    The book of the YouTube sensation which takes readers on a culinary journey to revolutionise vegan food as we know it and make it 'carnivore-approved'.

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    - Over 100 authentic and delicious Vietnamese recipes
    by Thuy Diem Pham
    £19.99

    Bring a taste of Vietnamese cuisine to your home with 100 fresh, authentic and delicious recipes from the owner of The Little Viet Kitchen, London.Born in a small village in the south of Vietnam, Thuy was surrounded by food and she grew up amidst livestock and fresh produce, with a wonderful variety of fruits, morning markets with freshly picked vegetables and the smells of traditional street food. It's these memories that are the foundation of her food philosophy and culinary creations, and her landmark London restaurant, The Little Viet Kitchen, brings this true taste of Vietnamese cuisine to Islington. It is here that Thuy, along with her husband Dave, has created a dining experience combining the best of restaurateur precision and flair with the comforts of the home kitchen. Embracing all elements of Vietnamese cuisine, Thuy's food enhances and showcases the natural textures and flavours of the organic ingredients she uses. Having moved to the UK aged seven, Thuy has a distinctive approach to Vietnamese cooking in the West, with an authentic core knowledge of Vietnamese culture and a deft understanding of the London restaurant and foodie scene, all of which is brought to life in these pages. Offering a fresh approach and insight into how to make the best of classic dishes and Vietnamese family favourites, it is Thuy's expertise and memories that are the heart of each and every recipe. This book delves into Thuy's journey from Vietnam to England, celebrating her love of Vietnamese cooking, culture and way of life and tantalizing the reader's tastebuds alongside their imaginations, turning everyone's kitchen into a Little Viet Kitchen.Beautiful photography by the brilliant David Loftus accompanies each recipe, all styled by Thuy herself.

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    by Lauren Wilson
    £18.99

    The Walking Dead: The Official Cookbook details the skills and recipes you need to survive (while avoiding being eaten) during a walker apocalypse. Inspired by the hit AMC television series.

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    - The culinary journey through Georgia, Azerbaijan & beyond
    by Olia Hercules
    £25.49

    Over 100 delicious recipes from the Wild East.

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    - The 3rd book from the bestselling author of Persiana, Sirocco, Bazaar and Simply
    by Sabrina Ghayour
    £19.49

    Feasts, a compelling book written by Sabrina Ghayour, is a masterpiece that has been delighting readers since its publication in 2017. Published by the renowned Octopus Publishing Group, the book belongs to a genre that combines culinary arts with cultural exploration. Ghayour, a celebrated author in this domain, takes you on a mouth-watering journey through her favorite dishes. The book is a feast in itself, presenting a myriad of flavors and techniques that embody Ghayour's Middle Eastern heritage. From simple breakfasts to lavish dinners, 'Feasts' promises to take your culinary skills to a whole new level. The book is a must-have for those who love to explore different cuisines and cultures. It's more than just a cookbook; it's a celebration of the joy of food, brought to you by Sabrina Ghayour and Octopus Publishing Group.

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    by Reem Kassis
    £19.99

    Authentic modern Middle Eastern home cooking - 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition

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    - Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains
    by Tieghan Gerard
    £18.99

    Whether you need to get dinner on the table for your family tonight or are planning your next get-together with friends, Half Baked Harvest Cookbook has your new favorite recipe.Tieghan Gerard grew up in the Colorado mountains as one of seven children. When her dad took too long to make dinner every night, she started doing the cooking—at age 15. Ever-determined to reign in the chaos of her big family, Tieghan found her place in the kitchen. She had a knack for creating unique dishes, which led her to launch her blog, Half Baked Harvest. Since then, millions of people have fallen in love with her fresh take on comfort food, stunning photography, and charming life in the mountains.   While it might be a trek to get to Tieghan’s barn-turned-test kitchen, her creativity shines here: dress up that cheese board with a real honey comb; decorate a standard salad with spicy, crispy sweet potato fries; serve stir fry over forbidden black rice; give French Onion Soup an Irish kick with Guinness and soda bread; bake a secret ingredient into your apple pie (hint: it’s molasses). And a striking photograph accompanies every recipe, making Half Baked Harvest Cookbook a feast your eyes, too.

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    by Ellen Goldsmith
    £16.99

    Food as medicine is one of the prevailing ideas in today's world. What sets this book apart is that here East meets West in the kitchen - it is built around using Chinese medical ideas about nutrition and shows how over 200 recipes can be used to improve health.

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    - The number one best-seller now revised and expanded with new recipes
    by Tarek Malouf
    £14.99

    The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook is a delightful culinary masterpiece penned by Tarek Malouf. Published in 2017 by the Octopus Publishing Group, this book is a must-have for all baking enthusiasts. The book falls under the genre of Food and Drink, and it promises to take you on a mouth-watering journey through the world of baking. The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook is not just a book, but a baking revolution. It brings the magic of the Hummingbird's in-store experience into your very own kitchen. With a wide array of recipes from classic cupcakes, layer cakes, pies, cookies, and more, Tarek Malouf encourages home bakers to be adventurous in the kitchen. This book is a testament to Malouf's expertise and passion for baking, making it a worthy addition to your cookbook collection. Dive into the world of baking with The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook, and let your culinary journey begin!

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    by David Cobbold
    £35.49

    The definitive wine reference book, from one of the world's most prestigious wine brands.

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    - Modern Cake Designs and Techniques for Wafer Paper Flowers and More
    by Stevi (Author) Auble
    £12.99

    Learn how to use easy papercraft techniques on cakes with edible wafer paper to create stunning cake designs. Leading wafer paper cake instructor Stevie Auble demonstrates how to make a plethora of different wafer paper flowers, bows, wreaths and other decorations to transform your cake decorating skills with the minimum of effort!

  • - Essential Recipes for the Home Cook
    by John E. Finn
    £14.99

    An illustrated ode to omelettes with step-by-step techniques and 100 recipes.

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    by James Campbell
    £14.99

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    - The House of Krug and the Timeless Allure of the World's Most Celebrated Drink
    by Alan Tardi
    £17.99

    A journalist's year inside the secretive and prestigious Krug winery, and a celebration of the grand history, quirky origins, and cultural significance of champagne.

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    - How to Prepare and Combine Whole Foods to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally
    by Dr. Laura Kelly
    £18.99

    A nutrient plan, based on the latest, extensive research, which can reduce bone weakness without the use of drugs.

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    by Sandor Ellix Katz
    £11.49

    New edition with all new, step-by-step photography!A classic beginner''s guide to basic home fermentation of just about anything, Wild Fermentation is a great resource by one of the world''s foremost experts on the topic. Includes easy to read and inspiring instructions to get you started making anything fermentable, from bread to cheese to yogurt to kimchi to miso to injera to beer to even chocolate—in the comfort of your own home. Who knew making tasty, healthy, interesting food could be so easy?

  • - How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks
    by Jerry Thomas
    £10.49

    Recipes for hundreds of tasty libations appear in this groundbreaking volume, originally published in 1862 and widely considered by drink historians as the first serious American book on cocktails and punches.

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    - Ancient Foods for the Modern Gut: The Slowest Kind of Fast Food
    by Sharon Flynn
    £16.99

    Ferment for Good is a guide to discovering the joys of fermentation in its myriad variations - framed through the eyes of Sharon Flynn, a one-time English teacher who has hooked early in her 20s and has since made it her life's work to learn and share all there is to know about this most ancient of practices.

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    by MRIDULA BALJEKAR
    £15.49

    From Punjabi tandoori dishes to Goan coconut fish curries, this is the newly updated and revised edition of Mridula's award-winning book.

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    by Michael Hyams
    £11.99

    From Covent Garden's MushroomMan, an inspiring portrait-gallery of edible mushrooms with 50 fabulous original recipes.

  • by John Parkes
    £7.99

    What could be better than enjoying a glass of delicious home-brewed organic beer? This book includes everything you'll need to know to brew a variety of beers at home, from the equipment and techniques needed to a few inside secrets from a professional brewer.

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    - The Taco Encyclopedia
    by Deborah Holtz
    £23.99

    Tacopedia is an encyclopaedic tribute to the vibrancy of Mexican taco culture. Explore one of Mexico's most popular culinary traditions through 100 recipes accompanied by interviews, street and food photography, illustrations, graphics, and maps that bring the full story behind each taco to life.

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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