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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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    - The Regional Wines of Italy
    by Joseph Bastianich
    £19.99

    At one time, Italian wines conjured images of cheap Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles. More recently, expensive "Super Tuscans" have been the rage. But between these extremes lay a bounty of delicious, moderately priced wines that belong in every wine drinker's repertoire. Vino Italiano is the only comprehensive and authoritative American guide to the wines of Italy. It surveys the country's wine-producing regions; identifies key wine styles, producers, and vintages; and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference materials-on Italy's 300 growing zones, 361 authorized grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers-provide essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants, as well as for wine enthusiasts. Beautifully illustrated as well as informative, Vino Italiano is the perfect invitation to the Italian wine experience.

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    by Gambero Rosso
    £20.99

    Italian Wines is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia, the world's best-selling guide to Italian wine, now in its 38th edition. It is the result of a year's work by over 60 tasters, coordinated by three curators. They travel around the entire country to taste 45,000 wines, only half of which make it into the guide. More than 2,500 producers are selected. Each entry brings together useful information about a winery, including a description of its most important labels and price levels in Italian wine shops. Each wine is evaluated according to the Gambero Rosso bicchieri rating, with Tre Bicchieri awarded to the top labels. The guide is an essential tool for both wine professionals and passionate amateurs around the globe: it provides the instruments for finding one's way in the complex panorama of Italy's wine world.

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    by Gino D'Acampo
    £16.99

    80 irresistible Italian recipes reinvented for the air fryer by Gino D'Acampo

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    by David Flynn
    £17.99

    David and Stephen Flynn, AKA The Happy Pear, need no introduction. Known and loved for their hearty yet healthy dishes, big flavors, delicious food and incredible sense of community, they have been bringing joy through good food for twenty years. Now the nation's favorite healthy chefs are back with their essential collection of versatile and comforting plant-based recipes to help you feel great and clock up easy wins in the kitchen.Inspired by the dishes that are most requested in the café and the food that they (and their kids!) actually eat at home, this is healthy home-cooking at its best. After twenty years of testing and perfecting, these recipes are guaranteed to deliver on flavor and nutrition, all made with familiar ingredients. Embrace plant power with these tried and tested recipes, designed to make eating more veg as easy, and tasty, as possible.

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    by Hairy Bikers
    £18.99

    Treat your loved ones with this brand-new collection of Hairy Bikers' recipes, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes.Inspired by their journey together, Si King has completed this book as a tribute to his best friend and cooking partner Dave Myers, and a celebration of the food they loved to cook for themselves and their families. The Hairy Bikers are known and adored for their hearty food, big flavours and simple recipes. With this book, the Kings of Comfort deliver all that and more - bringing joy to the kitchen as they look back and share this ultimate collection of their most treasured dishes along with heartfelt stories and reflections on their adventures together.Filled with mouth-watering ideas to take you from breakfast to dinner on weekdays, weekends and special occasions, chapters include:· Best brunches· Finger food and things on toast· Hearty soups and salads· On the table... fast· Relax, it's the weekend· Let's celebrate· Time for something sweet· On the sideWith over 100 easy and rewarding recipes to choose from, dishes like Cowboy Breakfast, Curried Welsh Rarebit, Bacon, Sausage & Egg Pie, Coronation Chicken Pancakes, Ginger Beer-Glazed Ham Hock and Rum Babas with Grilled Pineapple will soon be your family favourites too.Featuring the Hairy Bikers' trademark flavours and comfort, Our Family Favourites is a deeply personal tribute packed with food you'll want to cook and share with your own loved ones over and over again.

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    by Victoria Rosenthal
    £19.49

    Embark on a culinary adventure with The Elder Scrolls: Tastes and Tales of Tamriel, a cookbook and travelogue of the most fascinating cultures, customs, and cuisine of the Elder Scrolls world!

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    by Coinneach MacLeod
    £19.49

    From savoury pies to biscuit tin favourites, cakes for every occasion and forgotten culinary gems, these recipes are woven together with a delectable and captivating narrative. The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook is a celebration of tradition, innovation and the sheer joy of sharing delicious food.

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    by Academia Barilla
    £27.49

    A fresh collection of more than 150 authentic, exciting pasta dishes from Barilla's famed test kitchen  Pasta has transcended its humble origins to become one of the world's best-loved foods. This master class on Italy's most iconic ingredient presents 150 elegant, elevated recipes tested and perfected by Barilla, the world's leading pasta brand.   Home cooks will discover easy weeknight meals, impressive weekend dinners, and recipes for every occasion in between. This diverse and delicious recipe collection covers seasonal, vegetable-based dishes such as Mafaldine with escarole and olives, Bavette with bagna cauda and crunchy vegetables, and Fusilloni with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and salted ricotta; traditional dishes, including Rigatoni all'amatriciana and Penne rigate all'arrabbiata; evocative Italian classics, such as Gemelli with pesto alla trapanese and Spaghetti ai frutti di mare; and intriguing original creations, such as Papiri with Prosecco and oysters and Conchiglie rigate with lamb and saffron ragú.The book offers recipes for every taste, diet, budget, and bandwidth, with vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free options, as well as simple dishes made with five ingredients or fewer and quick meals made in thirty minutes or less. Stylishly designed, with vivid food photography and playful pasta illustrations, the book also includes short, punchy essays on subjects ranging from the technique of making bronze-cut pasta, to the Mediterranean diet and the use of spaghetti in art and film. Recipes include: Bucatini alla cacciatora; Casarecce with anchovy and wild fennel; Coquillettes with pumpkin cream; Ditalini rigati with mussels, potatoes, and saffron; Egg fettucine alla Bolognese; Farfalle with fava beans and fried bread; Four-cheese papiri; Fusilli with red radicchio and Parmigiano rinds; Gluten free vegetarian carbonara tortiglioni; Linguine with seafood and crunchy vegetables en papillote; Mezze maniche rigate with clams and chickpeas; Mini penne with arugula pesto; Orecchiette pugliese with cime di rapa; Riced linguine with dandelion, langoustine, and lemon; Rigatoni cacio e pepe; Tortiglioni with Parmigiano fondue and balsamic vinegar; Traditional sedanini timbale; Trigatelli with champignon mushrooms and thyme on a Gorgonzola fondue; Wholemeal penne rigate Mediterranean salad; Wholemeal pennette with lemon-scented vegetable pesto; and Wholemeal spaghetti with fennel and tomato pesto.

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    by Mary Berry
    £20.99

    Accompanying a new 6-part BBC series, Britain's best-loved cook brings together a lifetime of culinary knowledge to take the hassle out of evening meals. Featuring 120 brand-new, effortless recipes. Make every evening effortless with Mary!Whether it's a busy weeknight or a cosy weekend gathering, this collection of 120 brand-new, delicious, recipes accompanies Mary Berry's latest BBC series and makes creating dinner completely foolproof!Mary's Foolproof Dinners features all the fuss-free recipes from the show, each beautifully photographed with helpful cooking tips and techniques. From hearty one-pot wonders to sophisticated yet straightforward dinner party showstoppers and - of course - tempting traybakes and desserts. Each recipe is meticulously crafted by Mary to make every evening a foolproof success. Whatever you're planning for supper, Mary's Foolproof Dinners is your ultimate guide to hassle-free home cooking for all to enjoy.

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    by Breandan Kearney
    £27.49

    A must-have guide to 30 unheralded Belgian beers by breweries of all types, showcasing all the reasons that Belgium is the greatest beer nation in the world.

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    by Alex Hughes
    £15.49

    Maximum flavour, minimum caloriesLow-calorie food doesn't have to be boring . . . it can be banging! From hugely popular online recipe creator Alex Hughes comes a collection of totally delicious, quick and easy slimming recipes that will help you reach your weight-loss goals while still enjoying what you eat.Discover low-calorie 'kitchen bangers' like:Hot Caesar Chicken TacosCrispy Sweet Chilli Beef NoodlesMarry Me LinguineMillion-Dollar Mac and CheeseChocolate French Toast StackWith 100 recipes included, Alex is here with the slimming recipes that'll make you do a little dance when you eat them - they're that good.

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    by Hetty Lui McKinnon
    £25.49

    The acclaimed author of To Asia, With Love explores how food connects us to our loved ones and gives us the tools to make vegetarian recipes that are healthful, economical, and bursting with flavor.

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    by Hayley Dean
    £16.99

    Big flavour with low effort in these 100 slow cooker recipes from bestselling author, Hayley DeanTHE BRAND NEW COOKBOOK FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER HAYLEY DEANDiscover 100 flavour-packed recipes that will save you time, money and effort in this ultimate cookbook of recipes - all to be made in your slow cooker. With every recipe using easy-to-find ingredients and simple instructions, this is an exciting and inspiring collection of meals that anyone can cook, helping you make the most out of your slow cooker. From comforting classics to low and slow fakeaways, and simple yet satisfying dishes to warming puddings and drinks - these are meals to be cooked any day of the week. Family friendly and suitable for batch cooking too, How to Make Anything in a Slow Cooker is a brilliant cookbook for discovering what delicious meal you can make next with your slow cooker.

  • - Transform Your Gut in Just 15 Days! Discover O'Neill's Secrets for Lasting Health
    by Blessing Winfrey
    £22.49

    Unlock the Path to Vibrant Health with a Revolutionary 15-Day Gut Cleanse!Dive into the "Dr. Barbara Inspired 15 Day Gut Cleanse: Transform Your Gut in Just 15 Days! Discover O'Neill's Secrets for Lasting Health" and embark on a transformative journey that promises not just temporary fixes but a lifetime of improved wellbeing. Inspired by the holistic teachings of Barbara O'Neill, this book is your guide to a revitalized you, offering a meticulously crafted 15-day meal plan and 101 gut-cleansing recipes designed to detoxify, heal, and rejuvenate your digestive system.Why settle for fleeting remedies when you can achieve enduring health? This book delves deep into the core principles of Barbara O'Neill's philosophy, presenting a clear, actionable plan that includes the "Reinforce, Cleanse, and Replenish" strategies. These strategies are not just about eliminating toxins; they're about setting the foundation for a healthier lifestyle that nourishes and sustains your body from the inside out.Within these pages, you'll discover: A Comprehensive 15-Day Meal Plan: Specifically designed for a quick yet effective cleanse, ensuring you know exactly what to eat and when.101 Gut-Cleansing Recipes: Delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that will not only detoxify your gut but also delight your taste buds.Reinforce, Cleanse, and Replenish Strategies: Inspired directly by Barbara O'Neill's teachings, these strategies are tailored to bolster your gut health, eliminate harmful toxins, and enhance nutrient absorption, ensuring a thorough and holistic cleanse.This book is more than just a guide; it's your first step towards a healthier, happier you. Whether you're a long-time follower of Barbara O'Neill or new to the concept of gut health, the strategies and insights offered here are invaluable.Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your health. "Dr. Barbara Inspired 15 Day Gut Cleanse" is poised to rank as your ultimate companion in achieving the vibrant well-being you've always desired.Embark on your journey to lasting health today. GET YOUR COPY Today and take the first step towards a healthier gut in just 15 days!

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    by America's Test Kitchen
    £29.49

    "The ultimate culinary education, this collection of iconic recipes from a quarter century of the hit TV show captures the revolutionary discoveries, transformative techniques, practical food science, and failproof routes to success. Read cast members' insights into their personal game changers, and weave new dishes into your own life with recipes you'll make again and again"--Page 4 of cover.

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    by Scott Gooding
    £15.49

    The Good Farm Cookbook brings you sustaining and flavor-packed food that is good for your body and for the planet.With the authors' combined expertise in nutrition and regenerative farming – and, simply, good food – thoughtfully reflected in each meal, these 80 recipes (covering mornings, afternoons, and evenings, as well as sweet treats and staples) guide you to mindfully source your ingredients with a reverence for their origins. Whether you're after a creamy mango–nut breakfast trifle, a classic steak and chips with black olive butter, a lentil cottage pie or a kid-friendly green spaghetti, you'll find meals built around protein (meat or plant-based) and free from gluten and processed ingredients.

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    by Renee Miller
    £16.99

    "Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors--hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping--with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures--trail routes, gear, recipes, and more--and share stories from their time out on the trail. Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like curry rice and cold-soaked shepherd's pie, to bring on your adventures"--

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    by Monique Volz
    £21.99

    The social media star and beloved blogger behind The Ambitious Kitchen presents 125 nutrient-dense, flavor-packed recipes for every meal of the day. Monique Volz's blog, The Ambitious Kitchen, is a go-to online resource for inventive, flavorful recipes that are packed with nutrition and personality. Now in her debut book, Monique wants others to find their own Ambitious Kitchen and discover boldness, unique flavors, health, and above all, the unique happiness that food can bring to your life. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dish to bring to a gathering, a new homecooked tradition, or a nutrient-packed meal everyone will love, The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook has the answers.

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    by Jim Murray
    £13.49

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    by Benjamin Bikman
    £18.99

    "In this companion guide to Why We Get Sick and featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps"--

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    - Exploring the Exotic Gastronomy of Local Terroir
    by Pascal Baudar
    £25.49

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    by Simone And Inés Ortega
    £30.99

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    by Salma Hage
    £23.99

    Vibrant vegetarian home-cooking recipes, capturing the essence of the Middle East, from the award-winning author of the best-selling  The Lebanese Kitchen   This glorious celebration of a bold vegetarian cuisine features 140 easy-to-make, bright, uplifting plant-based recipes, including classics such as falafels, hummus, and tabbouleh, as well as unique dishes reflective of region, religion, and culture across the Levantine. The food is fresh and delicious, whether  it's garlic-laced mezze dishes, pittas stuffed with pickles, tahini, and grilled vegetables, or sweet and spicy desserts. Covering a vast area straddling Africa, Asia, and the gateway to Europe, the book embraces the culinary traditions of all corners of the Cradle of Civilization. Hage, one of the world's authorities on Middle Eastern home-cooking, has taken her inspiration widely and created new 'fusion' dishes alongside classics. Featured recipes include: Parsnip and Cumin Beignets; Sesame Halloumi Fries with Chilli Yogurt; Black Lime and Herb Tofu; and Za'atar Cucumber Noodle Salad; and each is accompanied by newly-commissioned photography and double-page tablescapes that capture the vibrancy and the plentiful, sharing nature of the Middle Eastern dining table.   |Vibrant vegetarian home-cooking recipes, capturing the essence of the Middle East, from the award-winning author of the best-selling  The Lebanese Kitchen | Salma Hage is the James Beard Award-winning and best-selling author of The Lebanese Kitchen , The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook , The Mezze Cookbook , and Middle Eastern Sweets . Originally from Mazarat Tiffah (Apple Hamlet) in the mountains of the Kadisha Valley in north Lebanon, she has over 50 years of experience of family cooking - learning to cook from her mother, mother-in-law, and sisters-in-law, while helping to raise her eleven siblings.

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    by Ginette Mathiot
    £30.99

    A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of  Je sais cuisiner  (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works, such as the iconic Onion Soup Gratin, Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional dishes including Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence, and iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin. With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz,  Classic French Recipes  is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way. |A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France|'... admirably comprehensive and clear ... beautifully illustrated, too.' - Nick Curtis, Evening Standard |'Putting Ginette Mathiot on your shelf is akin to discovering a French grandmother you didn't know you had. ... this will teach you everything you need to learn about classic French cooking.' - Sally Hughes, Books for Cooks, London, The Bookseller |'Want the perfect coq au vin or crepe suzette? This is the book for you' -  Daily Mail |'I Know How to Cook ... includes everything you need to know ... to take on almost any reasonable home-cooking challenge with Gallic flair.' -  The Wall Street Journal |'A comprehensive collection.' -  The New York Times Book Review |'Pure French cuisine.' -  Associated Press | Ginette Mathiot (1907-1998) is the author of more than 30 best-selling cookbooks. Her definitive work on French cooking includes I Know How to Cook ( Je sais cuisiner ), and The Art of French Baking ( Je sais faire la pâtisserie ). David Lebovitz is a cook and pastry chef living in Paris. He is the author of 9 cookbooks and has been featured in Bon Appétit , The New York Times , and USA Today . Keda Black is a food writer, critic, and recipe developer of French and Scottish origin. She has written several cookbooks and worked for esteemed French magazines, guides, and brands.

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    by Sarah Ballantyne
    £15.49

    From bestselling author Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, NUTRIVORE offers exciting, forgiving new science that will change how we think about food and nourishment. With detailed plans and tons of insights into personalization, this book presents new nutritional guidelines to ensure balanced nutrition throughout the day.

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    by Tyson Stelzer
    £41.99

    The world's most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Champagne, featuring all the latest vintages. It contains fully independent assessments, with profiles and ratings, of over 120 champagne producers and 800 cuve¿es.

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    by Kay Allinson
    £16.99

    A gorgeous fully photographed hardback cookbook from the record-breaking Pinch of Nom authors, packed with one hundred super-fast, delicious and slimming-friendly recipes.

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    by Ozlem Warren
    £20.99

    Sebze' translates as vegetables in Turkish and so this cookbook is a collection of 90 vegetarian and vegan recipes celebrating Turkey and her food. Inspired by thousands of years of rich and diverse culinary heritage, Sebze champions dishes with recipes that are easy, accessible, seasonal and sustainable - not to mention utterly delicious. A passionate and skilled advocate for her national cuisine, O¿zlem will show you how to make meals that you want to - and can - cook, making Sebze the perfect introduction to Turkish food for the home cook

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    by Sabrina Fauda-role
    £8.99

    The ultimate book of mochi. Learn how to perfect the beloved Asian dessert at home with Mochi. This delicious, colourful book features 22 mochi recipes, from chocolate, passionfruit and sesame to lemon myrtle, matcha-coconut and red bean paste. With a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to making and shaping your own pillowy-soft mochi dough, easy-to-follow recipes for all the fillings imaginable, plus all the basics, this book will leave you never wanting store-bought mochi again!

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    by Dan Pashman
    £20.99

    "The innovative James Beard Award-winning podcaster who changed the way you think about pasta shapes with his invention of the viral sensation cascatelli now does the same for pasta sauces in this fun and charmingly obsessive cookbook"--

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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