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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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    - 60 Simple Recipes to Make the Most of Your Barbecue
    by Genevieve Taylor
    £11.49

    The handy guide to barbecuing at home - everything you need to know, with failsafe recipes and advice

  • by Michelle Worley
    £19.49 - 27.49

  • by June Ellison
    £13.49 - 15.99

  • - 40 Recipes for Old Fashioneds, Sours, Manhattans, Juleps and More
    by Jesse Estes
    £7.99

    Shake, stir and mix your way to whisky and bourbon connoisseur status with award-winning bartender Jesse Estes as he demonstrates how to tame these fiery spirits in 40 delicious cocktail recipes.

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    - Recipes and Techniques for Edible Plants from Garden, Field, and Forest
    by Alan Bergo
    £19.99

    "The Forager Chef's Guide to Flora explores some of the most exciting ingredients available today-but more importantly, it gives home cooks and chefs alike a whole new way of seeing and thinking about all vegetable ingredients-by looking at them through a trained forager's eyes. Over the past fifteen years, Minnesota chef Alan Bergo has become one of the nation's most exciting and resourceful chefs. Watching wild plants grow and searching for new edible parts of familiar plants transformed his culinary style, similar to how the nose-to-tail movement affected the way chefs consider animals. Now when Bergo sees squash in the garden, instead of waiting for them to ripen, he harvests some while they are still green, and the shoots, flowers, and young greens too. In The Forager Chef's Guide to Flora, Bergo shows how understanding the properties of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers can inform how you prepare something exotic-like the head of an immature sunflower-as well as more common vegetables like broccoli stems or eggplant. As a society, we've forgotten this type of old-school knowledge, including many brilliant culinary techniques that were borne of thrift and necessity. For our own sake, and that of our planet, it's time we remembered. Featuring over 200 recipes, from Seared Hosta Shoots to Raw Turnips with Acorn Oil, Friulian Sautâeed Wild Greens to Crisp Fiddlehead Pickles, The Forager Chef's Guide to Flora will unlock new flavors from familiar favorites, and make familiar favorites out of the abundant landscape around you"--

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    by Nancy Singleton Hachisu
    £22.49

    This award-winning cookbook offers a unique look at life on a Japanese farm through 165 recipes, personal stories and stunning photographs.American born and raised, Nancy Singleton Hachisu lives with her husband and sons on a rural Japanese farm, where they prepare these 165 bright, seasonal dishes. Covering everything from pickles and soups to noodles, rice, and dipping sauces, with a special emphasis on vegetables, Hachisu demystifies the rural Japanese kitchen, laying bare the essential ingredients, equipment, and techniques needed for Japanese home cooking.Combining stories and recipes, Japanese Farm Food is about food, family, and community. More than 350 vibrant images by Kenji Miura evoke the beautiful Japanese countryside and life on a traditional farm. With a focus on fresh and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, the recipes in Japanese Farm Food are perfect for fans of farmers' markets, and for home cooks looking for accessible Japanese dishes.Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2012: USA Winner, Best Japanese Cuisine Book

  • - The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More
    by O'Connor Steve O'Connor
    £17.49 - 26.49

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    - Healthy Low-Carb Recipes for Every Occasion
    by Erica Kerwien
    £13.49

    Everyday Keto Baking is a collection of more than 80 low-carb, keto-friendly recipes for breads, muffins, cakes, and more.

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    - Harness the Power of the World's Healthiest Diet to Live Better, Longer
    by Amy Riolo
    £14.99

    Based on the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, this illustrated cookbook offers 100 delicious, satisfying, easy recipes from 25 Mediterranean countries.

  • by Cynthia Nims
    £20.99

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    - Recipes to Die For: The Beetle House Cookbook
    by Zach Neil
    £10.99

    The Nightmare Before Dinner is the official cookbook of Beetle House, the Halloween-inspired restaurant featuring food and cocktails for your dark soul.

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    - Charming Recipes from Anne and Her Friends in Avonlea
    by L. M. Montgomery & Kate Macdonald
    £10.99

    Inspired by the most famous Canadian children's book, The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook includes recipes, quotes and anecdotes from the entire classic eight-book series.

  • - 1000 Affordable, Healthy & Easy Recipes to Air Fry, Bake, Grill & Roast Most Delicious Family Meals
    by Mary Arnold
    £15.49

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    - A revolutionary life plan for tackling heart disease - without the use of statins
    by Dr Aseem Malhotra
    £10.99

    From the bestselling author of The 21-Day Immunity Plan and co-author of The Pioppi Diet, a revolutionary life plan for tackling heart disease - without the use of statins.

  • - Easy & Delicious Air Fry, Dehydrate, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and More Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users
    by Helen Bently
    £19.99

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    by Jessie Ware
    £8.99 - 10.99

    Sunday Telegraph's FIVE BEST BOOKS FOR FOODIES this Christmas - 'a must read... packed full of nostalgic food memoires, weaving in family, friendship and love.' "e;Are you hungry darling, shall I make you an omelette?"e;My mother's omelettes are slightly overdone but always generous in cheese and well-seasoned. My omelettes are just the same, though more often slightly underdone and less carefully considered. And like my stories, they come in many forms. You might get one late at night, after a little too much wine and alongside a little too much information. I might spend a long time on one that's just a touch extravagant. And many are for the people I care about most, thrown together and with more cheese than is strictly necessary.Collected here are things I've done, things I've seen, things I've thought, and most importantly, things I've tasted. They're slices of parts of my life. Call them omelettes, if you like. I hope you enjoy them.'Jessie's life seems to have seamlessly brought her forth on a magic carpet of food, peppered by lots and lots of laughs. Her stories are a joy to read, although probably not as much fun as they are to live. Deliciously entertaining'. - Yotam Ottolenghi 'Gobbled this up in 90 minutes. A dreamy food memoir which is stuffed full of warmth and feeling and fun. If you love Table Manners you'll adore this book by Jessie Ware. Now I'm gagging for some hot buttered toast.' - Bella Mackie 'Love it, laughed cried in parts.... I so enjoyed reading about Jessie's life through food .... Childbirth and Bolognese forever imprinted on my mind.' - Angela Hartnett'Joie de vivre is the bass note throughout the pages of Omelette' - Harper's Bazaar'A delicious fusion of memoir and ode to food.' - Grazia'A charming and funny memoir ... you want to eat everything she describes' - Daily Mail'A must read' - Stella Magazine'A great one for foodies who live for nostalgia' - GQ'A charming and funny memoir' - Irish Daily Mail 'A love letter to friends, first loves, faith and family, but most importantly - to food' - Reaction

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    - At Home with the World's Greatest Chefs
    by Joshua David Stein
    £23.99

    Let the pros help you plan and prep meals for your family - 100 home-cooking recipes used by chefs to feed those they love!

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    by Joe Wicks
    £15.49

    Spend less time in the kitchen and more time together with 100 brand new family-friendly recipes from Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, the nation's favourite PE teacher and record-breaking bestselling author.With 100 healthy, tasty, simple recipes to feed the whole family, this book is sure to provide new favourite go-to meals for speedy suppers, celebrations and everything in between.As the proud dad of two kids, Joe understands the realities of life as a busy parent. Sometimes you're short of time, and it's hard to come up with a balanced meal when you have a thousand things to think about! This book does the hard work for you, so cooking and sharing nutritious food can become a social, fun activity for your family.Each recipe is specially designed to please every family member, leaving you all feeling healthy, happy and satisfied. Including:* Mexican chicken burgers with avocado smash and sweetcorn salsa* Peanut butter popcorn* Frying-pan pizzas with little trees and fennel sausage* Cheesy orzo-stuffed tomatoes* Broccoli and pancetta carbonaraFilled with swaps to cater to all tastes and ideas for involving the kids when you're cooking, this flexible cookbook will soon become your family favourite.The man who kept the nation moving during lockdown, Joe has sold more than three million books in the UK alone. He has more than four million followers on social media, where fans share their personal journeys towards a happier, healthier lifestyle. All of his books have been non-fiction number one bestsellers.

  • - Bodybuilding Meal Prep Recipes and Nutrition Guide with 2 Weeks Dieting Plan for Men and Women. Get Your Best Body Ever!
    by Eric Hockman
    £17.49

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    - 50 Amazing Food Spreads for Any Occasion
    by Maegan Brown
    £15.49

    In Spectacular Spreads-the follow-up to the best-selling Beautiful Boards-The BakerMama builds on her popular snack boards to create 50 easy, delightful, and family-friendly food spreads and build-your-own food bars for every occasion.

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    - An empowering guide to your gut and its microbes
    by Lisa and Alana Macfarlane
    £19.49

    'We became the 'chief guinea pigs' for the British Gut Project where we discovered that despite us having 100% the same DNA our guts have only 40% the same microbiota... Thus our 'gut journey' began.'With practical advice throughout from gut experts, this is a fact-packed, achievable guide for better health.

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    by Tom Parker Bowles
    £25.49

    Sunday TimesBestsellerIt's a national icon, a British institution, the finest grocer of them all. Fortnum & Mason is a store that has fuelled the tide of British history, fed the appetites of kings and queens, maharajahs and czars, emperors, dukes and divas alike.Fortnum & Mason is a constantly evolving, hugely successful modern enterprise, one that respects its magnificent history while looking forward into the 21st century. The first Fortnum & Mason's cook book does the same, appealing to the modern reader and cook, whilst never forgetting the past.A contemporary, accessible recipe book that combines superb recipes and expert advice on ingredients, The Cook Book: Fortnum & Masonshines a light on the history of the best British cuisine, with delicious, contemporary Modern British dishes.

  • - The Secret of the Champions
    by Rorion Gracie
    £19.99

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    by Sri Owen
    £21.99

    One of OFM's 50 Best Cookbooks of All TimeThe Rice Book became an instant classic when it was published almost thirty years ago, and to this day remains the definitive book on the subject. Rice is the staple food for more than half the world, and the creativity with which people approach this humble grain knows no bounds. From renowned food writer Sri Owen's extensive travels and years of research come recipes for biryanis, risottos, pilafs and paellas from Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Brazil and beyond.In a gorgeous new livery, with a new foreword by Bee Wilson and a fully updated introduction on the nutrition, history and culture surrounding rice, more than 140 delicious, foolproof recipes and beautiful illustrations and food photography throughout, this is an essential book for every kitchen and every cook.

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    - The craft of home brewing, from sour and fruit beers to farmhouse ales
    by Jaega Wise
    £16.99

    An inspiring manual that shows you how to brew beers at home using wild fermentation techniques.

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    by Ross Dobson
    £30.99

    A celebration of Australian cuisine like never before - 350 recipes showcasing the rich diversity of its landscapes and its people

  • - Amazingly Easy Air Fryer Recipes Any One Can Cook
    by Jessica Lewis
    £13.49

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    by Anja Dunk
    £19.99

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    - Healthy, Delicious and Affordable: 85 Mix-and-Match Bento Box Recipes
    by Marc Matsumoto & Maki Ogawa
    £13.49

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    - Simple and tasty plant-based food to nourish your body inside and out
    by Stephen Flynn & David Flynn
    £13.49

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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