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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 Fern Freud
    £15.49

    Come along on a journey through the woods, over the fields and into the kitchen, to find nourishing ingredients to enjoy through the seasons. Wild Magic invites you to take a deep breath and reconnect with nature, discover the joy of seasonal eating and use the healing power of plants for self-care. From a fizzy drink of elderflower cordial to a warming bowl of mushroom noodles and melting wild garlic muffins to indulgent wild currant doughnuts, these 80 healing recipes and rituals that will make you fall in love with the wilderness that surrounds you in the city as the country, and embrace the beauty of slow living all year round.

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    by Kevin Zraly
    £18.99

    Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating winewritten by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and with more than three million copies sold. ';When it comes to beginners' wine guides, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.' TheWall Street Journal Kevin Zraly is America's ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labelsincluding some new to this editionto help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rose, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the authors unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.

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    by Siobhan Wightman
    £15.49

    The follow-up serving to smash hit Sunday Times and Irish bestselling, Slimming Eats - comes Slimming Eats Made Simple, packed with 100+ tasty, slimming recipes - all brand new and almost all under 500 calories - plus 15 signature favourites from Siobhan's enormously popular blog.This beautiful array of family-friendly meals will save you time in the kitchen and leave you spoilt for choice - using only accessible and fuss-free ingredients - the book is brimming with options and ideas for everyone to enjoy.Chapters include:-- Simple Stovetop-- Sheet-pan Meals-- Made Simple in the Oven-- Slow Cooker-- Delicious Bowls-- Blog Favourites-- Simple Extras-- Plus Easy-Peasy Desserts to cater for all your sweet cravingsRecipes include: Piri Piri Halloumi Traybake, Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja, Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, One-pot Moroccan-style Lamb Pilaf, Sticky Sriracha Tofu Bowls, Balsamic-roasted Beetroot with Feta and Orange Salad and Raspberry Lemon Loaf. Satisfying, flavoursome and healthy - this is Slimming Eats, made simpler than ever before.

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    by Kat Lieu
    £14.99

    From the Subtle Asian Baking community comes Modern Asian Baking at Home, must-have recipes for beloved sweet and savory treats found across Asia. Explore new ingredients, surprising techniques, and interesting textures through lush photography and rewarding recipes that include exciting yet familiar contemporary bakes with innovative Asian twists. The results are unforgettable delights like miso-mochi brownies and spicy gochujang flourless chocolate cake. There's even a recipe for homemade boba! This is the perfect cookbook for anyone nostalgic for Asian desserts as well as hobbyist and avid home bakers interested in using vibrant ingredients like miso, matcha, pandan, and soy sauce to expand their repertoires. No passport is needed when you can easily create and experience popular Asian sweets and one-of-a-kind Asian-influenced drinks, custards, cakes, and frozen treats at home. Recipes include: Quick Microwave Mochi Fluffy Japanese Pancakes Lemony Matcha Macarons Tangzhong Milk Bread Vietnamese Egg Dalgona Coffee Steam, fry, boil, and bake your way through this straight-from-the-heart collection of recipes!This book is #veryasian

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    by Lerato Umah-Shaylor
    £16.99

    A culinary expedition celebrating cooking from across the African continentAfricana travels the continent showcasing its vibrant and varied cuisines that are rich in flavour, diverse in culture and steeped in tradition.Combining recipes passed down the generations with her own modern and inventive style, food writer and cook Lerato shares her own stories of Africa with a delectable sense of adventure.Discover iconic dishes from Nigeria to Madagascar, Morocco to South Africa. There are over 100 recipes to delight and inspire, Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry, Harissa Leg of Lamb with Hibiscus, Senegalese Yassa, Tunisian Tagine, South African Malva Pudding, and the secret to the perfect Jollof.Bursting with flavour and offering a sense of wanderlust, Africana will bring the magic of the continent to your kitchen.

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    by Luke Findlay
    £19.49

    Eclectic, playful and delicious. - Yotam Ottolenghi

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    by Anna Cabrera
    £11.99

    The tapas recipes that Anna and Vanessa share in this book are the way they love to prepare them. There are thousands of different ways to create so many of these dishes, but that's the joy of Spain. Hopefully you can now make these your own too.

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    by Shilpa Ravella
    £10.99

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    by Gelf Alderson
    £15.49

    In River Cottage Great Roasts, all you will need are good ingredients, an oven and some simple bakeware to create easy weeknight dinners, showstopping Sunday roasts, fuss-free breakfasts, tea-time treats and indulgent puds. Often only requiring one roasting tin and minimal prep, these are recipes that let the oven do the hard work, and leave you with very little washing up:Roast asparagus, lettuce and eggsSpiced roast whole cauliflower with preserved lemon and yoghurtPot roast brisket with orange and star aniseRoast mackerel with fennel, apple and bayCreamy fish pieRoasted cherry and almond crumbleDivided into chapters like Roasting Tin, Weeknight Dinners, Sunday Roast, Simple Sides and Puddings, the recipes all harness the power of the oven to transform everyday ingredients into their more deliciously caramelised, roasted counterparts.

  • - 100 Recipes and a 3-Stage Program to Restore Your Health and Vitality
    by Andrea Nakayama & Ricki Heller
    £19.49

    From a popular health and wellness blogger and author, an expansive, programmatic approach to following an anti-candida diet-in three stages and 100 recipes

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    by Emma Young
    £11.99

    'Delicious! Emma writes with such clarity and passion' NED PALMER, bestselling author A Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles'Emma's expert take is brilliantly refreshing. What a triumph' HELEN MCGINN, Drinks Expert BBC Saturday Kitchen'Fabulous, fun and factual' MELISSA HEMSLEY__________Do you know your Brie from your Beaufort, your Reblochon from your Roquefort? Whatever your cheese expertise, this book is for you!With over 110 cheeses covered, using The Cheese Wheel, you can:- Discover the finest new cheeses from around the world- Master how to taste cheese and describe what you like/dislike- Find out the perfect drink to pair with your cheese- Design your own cheeseboard- And much more...With experience as a cheesemonger, cheese maker and cheese awards judge, Emma Young brings her comprehensive knowledge to the page in this innovative flavour-based guide to cheese. Each cheese profile includes fascinating notes on its origins, what drink it pairs best with, why you must try it, and other cheeses it complements for your next cheese board.So, whether you consider yourself a cheese connoisseur or are simply curious about the differences between a Cheddar, Comté and Caerphilly, this is an essential companion to have on your shelves.__________'The book on cheese we have been waiting for' REGULA YSEWIJN'A fun and informative book' RACHEL KHOO'An essential read for anyone who adores cheese' JAMES GOLDING, Group Chief Director THE PIG Hotel

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    by Melissa Delport
    £15.49

    All the whole food nourishment you need in one bowl! Wholesome Bowls are the delicious answer to eating mindfully and well.ALL THE NUTRITION YOU NEED, IN ONE VIBRANT BOWL Wholesome Bowls are a deliciously simple concept: one dish recipes that use only fresh, whole foods to build a bowl of flavour, comfort and nourishment. All the recipes are designed to fit your lifestyle and allow you to fall in love with cooking.Try Turkish Eggs with Spicy Sesame Drizzle for brunch, a gooey Balsamic Fig and Goats Cheese Bowl for lunch, a warming Pearl Barley Mushroom Risotto or a vibrant Chicken Fajita Bowl for dinner. For something sweet there’s Vegan Sweet Potato and Chilli Brownie Bowl or Spiced Hummingbird Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting. Heal your relationship with food: take the time to get to know your body, treat it with respect and enjoy real, fresh foods that fuel you and leave you feeling energized.REDISCOVER YOUR FOOD HAPPINESS AND COOK YOUR WAY TO JOY!

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  • by Rufus Cavendish
    £6.99

    Whether fresh, dried, baked into lasagna or swirled as spaghetti around your fork, pasta is fantastic. From farfalle and fusilli to fettucine and beyond, this pocket guide serves up a celebration of one of the world's most popular foods. With history, trivia, tips and recipes, it's got all the information and inspiration you could hunger for.

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    - Build your Muscles Healthily by Following the Best High Protein Vegan Diet
    by Dobbins Mark Dobbins
    £32.49

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    by Nicole Poirier
    £10.99

    Intermittent Fasting Recipes for Beginners puts you on the fast track to intermittent fasting success with accessible guidance and 50+ recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.

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    by Dayana Wong
    £20.49

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    by Jeff Koehler
    £30.99

    A collection of 445 exciting and accessible recipes that celebrate North Africa's vibrant and diverse food culture Life in North Africa heavily revolves around that most important of passions, food. Drawing on Berber, Arabic, and Ottoman influences as well as French, Spanish, and Italian ones, this gorgeous cookbook explores the culinary diversity of the Maghreb, a region that spans Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. With 445 delicious and authentic North African dishes that can easily be recreated at home, this treasure trove of a book reveals an exciting cuisine that is as varied and fascinating as the countries it covers. Irresistible recipes and stunning photography bring the region to life, from the Atlantic and Mediterranean coast in the west and the north, across farmland, orchards, plateaus carpeted in wheat, and mountain peaks, to the great Sahara in the south and east. A series of essays scattered throughout the book introduce key ingredients and cultural traditions, adding extra depth to Jeff Koehler's compelling introduction, which celebrates food culture in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, as well as providing a brief history of North Africa itself.  From griddled flatbreads and zesty salads to aromatic tagines, grilled meat and fish, and honey-rich pastries,  The North African Cookboo k showcases an unprecedented and authoritative collection of traditional and contemporary recipes for the home cook from this most intriguing and varied of regions.

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    by Tom Grimm
    £18.99

    The Unofficial Super Mario Cookbook will help you level up in the kitchen alongside Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and more friends! Mario fans of all ages will love this comprehensive cookbook filled with recipes inspired by all their favorite games, alongside full-color photos, helpful tips and tricks, and fun Super Mario facts!

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    by Dunja Gulin
    £11.99

    Enjoy freshly cooked falafel at home with more than 65 recipes for deep-fried and oven-baked patties, plus sauces, pickles and salads plus easy flatbreads.

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    by Lunique
    £18.99

    "Level up your game night with these mouthwatering munchies that are simple to make and easy to handle during play, whether you're rolling dice for a tabletop adventure or gripping a controller and topping the leaderboards. Delicious but doable recipes such as Popcorn Chicken and Waffle Cones, Bard Sliders, and Pancake Skewers are sure to impress your guests, while keeping their fingers clean and their hunger satisfied. Fifty table-ready recipes accessible for any skill level." --

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    by Catherine Phipps
    £10.99

  • by Catherine Balaam
    £15.49

    A unique cookbook, packed with recipes for seasonal vegetables as well as tips on how to grow them, using Charles Dowding's fantastic and time-saving no dig methods. It explains and develops the strong links you can achieve between garden and kitchen, which keep changing according to the season. The garden decides your menu! The recipes are by Catherine Balaam, who cooks for day and weekend courses at Charles' Homeacres no dig garden. Catherine has created and tested over 60 delicious plant-based recipes, inspired by those lunches which see the participants salivating, after an intense morning of learning in the garden. They are simple dishes bursting with flavor, from seasonal vegetables and herbs. To complement them, Charles has written 'Advice on growing your own' sections throughout the book. He outlines some key growing tips for many of the vegetables in the recipes. He also includes his own recipe for no-knead bread, another great timesaver. You can also find ideas on how to adapt recipes to your own harvests, using different vegetables which are similar to cook with. Some of the recipes are how to ferment and store vegetables so that you can use any gluts and enjoy them later. Recipes are categorized as follows: - Pestos, dips and sauces - Ferments and vinegars - Salads - Cooked salads - Roasties - Stews and hot dishes - Sweet treats There are beautiful photos of the cooked dishes, a few including preparation, and of Charles Dowding's garden at Homeacres.

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    by Ae Jin Huys
    £23.99

    - Easy Korean food with ingredients from your kitchen!- A great and easy way to discover the Korean cuisine- Healthy and tasty recipes, beautifully presentedWhat makes Korean food so tasty? The secret is in the "jangs," sauces that have been a staple of Korean cuisine for thousands of years. Jang is prepared by fermenting soybeans into soy sauce (ganjang), soybean paste (doenjang) and chilli paste (gochujang). This seasoning not only delivers a rich palette of flavors but it also offers significant health benefits. Ae Jin Huys already introduced us to kimchi, Korean fermented vegetables. In this book she shows how to use various jangs to season your meals. Try replacing the butter on your potatoes with jang, for instance, and discover a rich bouquet of aromas. With 70 accessible recipes - using ingredients easily available from your local store - these jangs make your daily fare healthier and tastier in no time at all. The best of both worlds!

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    by Esther Clark
    £16.99

    "The Modern Spice Rack is a comprehensive guide to the most common spices in our cupboards, and how to best make use of them everyday. Spices have, historically, been a tricky ingredient. They're prevalent in everyone's kitchens, but too often are underused, stored badly and kept years beyond their 'best before date'. There's the perceived alchemy of making a curry from scratch and the stringent marrying of certain spices to specific cuisines. This cookbook encourages liberal, creative and everyday use--a well-timed pinch to elevate a dish, with a focus on great taste rather than being tethered to tradition. With colorful introductions give context to lesser-known spices and provide new insights into more familiar varieties, and accompanying recipes that are modern, global and taste-led, The Modern Spice Rack will transform standard groceries into something special"--

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    by Anna Hezel
    £14.99

    "From the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean and the salmon smokehouses of Alaska to the deep blue sea floors of Spain comes a world's worth of flavorful meal inspiration that is always at hand. Tin to Table cracks open the secrets of tinned seafood to teach you how to whip up quick, healthy-ish snacks and meals. With over 50 recipes for everything from salads to dinner and creative no-recipe recipes, this rich guide will help you bring more tasty, sustainable, simple seafood to your plate"--

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    by Nathan Anthony
    £15.49

    Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book is a refreshing culinary guide penned by the talented Nathan Anthony. Published in 2023 by Random House UK Ltd, this book is a must-have for those seeking to revolutionize their daily meals. The genre of the book is primarily health and cooking, focusing on how to use an air fryer to create nutritious, appetizing dishes. The author, Nathan Anthony, uses his expertise to provide a variety of recipes that are not only easy to follow but also cater to different dietary needs and preferences. The book was published in March 2023 and since then, it has been inspiring people to explore the endless possibilities of cooking with an air fryer. Published by the reputable Random House UK Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to providing high-quality, informative books to readers around the world. If you're tired of the same old lunch and want to explore new, healthy options, Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book is the perfect companion for you.

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    by Penin Guide
    £20.49

    Now in its 33rd edition, this is the definitive guide to Spanish wineIncludes a free web code that allows access to the Grupo Peñín online database of winesNow in its 33rd edition, the Peñin Guide Spanish Wine 2023 is the definitive guide to Spanish wine. Each year our team of tasters travels to every wine-growing area of Spain to taste and review new varieties, labels and vintages, and this year's edition of the guide contains information on more than 9,900 new wines. Whatever your budget, the Peñín Guide is the indispensable guide for those who want to discover the best of Spanish wine.

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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