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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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  • - How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health
    by Dr Michael Mosley
    £9.49

    The Fast 800, penned by Dr Michael Mosley, is a revolutionary approach to weight loss and healthy living. Published in 2018 by Short Books Ltd, this book has taken the health world by storm. This book is not just another diet book; it is a scientifically backed, comprehensive guide to losing weight quickly and sustainably. Dr Mosley, a respected author in the health and wellness genre, combines the latest scientific research with practical advice and delicious recipes. The Fast 800 offers a groundbreaking perspective on the role of food in our lives and how we can harness its power for good. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to make a change in their health and lifestyle. Published by Short Books Ltd, The Fast 800 continues to inspire readers worldwide.

  • by Nigel Slater
    £21.99

    A Cook's Book is the story of Nigel Slater's life in the kitchen . . .

  • - Low-carb, Mediterranean style recipes for intermittent fasting and long-term health
    by Dr Clare Bailey
    £14.99

    The Fast 800 Recipe Book by Dr Clare Bailey is a must-have for anyone who's serious about their health. Published in 2019 by Short Books Ltd, this book is a game changer in the genre of health and wellness. It features a collection of delicious, nutritious recipes to make your fast days simpler and easier to plan. This book is not just about losing weight, but about transforming your relationship with food. Dr Bailey offers a groundbreaking approach to healthy eating, making it a lifestyle choice rather than a diet. The Fast 800 Recipe Book is a guide to understanding the science behind the food we eat, and how it impacts our body. Invest in your health with this book, and get ready to embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier you.

  • by Massimo Bottura
    £23.99

    Massimo Bottura, the world's best chef, prepares extraordinary meals from ordinary and sometimes 'wasted' ingredients inspiring home chefs to eat well while living well

  • by Rick Stein
    £21.99

    Real French home cooking with all the recipes from Rick's new BBC Two series. Over fifty years ago Rick Stein first set foot in France.

  • by Musa Dagdeviren
    £30.99

    The Turkish Cookbook by Musa Dagdeviren is a must-have for culinary enthusiasts. Published by Phaidon Press Ltd in 2019, this book delves deep into the rich and vibrant world of Turkish cuisine. Musa Dagdeviren, a renowned chef and food historian, takes you on a gastronomic journey through Turkey's diverse regions, offering a comprehensive look at its unique culinary heritage. The Turkish Cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes, it's an exploration of culture, history, and tradition through food. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to try something new, this book will be a valuable addition to your kitchen library. Published by the reputable Phaidon Press Ltd, you can be sure of its quality and authenticity.

  • - Proper Banging Vegan Food
    by Matt Pritchard
    £16.99

    Proper healthy vegan food from ex Dirty Sanchez presenter Matt Pritchard, who is now fronting the BBC's first ever vegan cookery programme.

  • by Fuchsia Dunlop
    £21.99

    Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book Award 2020Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020'Cookbook of the year' Allan Jenkins, OFM'No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject' Jay RaynerA fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlop's landmark book on Sichuan cookery.Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery.At home, guided by Fuchsia's clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce. With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the world's greatest cuisines.'This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns' Yotam Ottolenghi

  • - Easy & Delicious Meals for Everyone as seen on Channel 4's Meat-Free Meals
    by Jamie Oliver
    £21.99

  • - Unfussy Food for Having People Over
    by Alison Roman
    £20.99

    Introducing 'Nothing Fancy' by the renowned author, Alison Roman. This captivating book, published in 2019, is a must-read for anyone who appreciates quality literature. It's a unique blend of genres that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Alison Roman, with her distinctive writing style, has crafted a narrative that is both compelling and thought-provoking. Published by Hardie Grant Books, 'Nothing Fancy' is a testament to Alison Roman's literary prowess. Don't miss out on this exceptional book. Grab your copy today!

  • by Josh Niland
    £23.49

    The Whole Fish Cookbookis the bestselling cookbook that has changed the waywe think about fish.Jamie Oliver called Josh Niland one of the most impressive chefs of a generation and Yotam Ottolenghi voted the book one of his favourites ever. Add to that a swag of awards, including: The Australian Book Industry Association's Illustrated Book of the Year in 2020; Andre Simon Food Book Award 2019; and two James Beard awards in 2020 Restaurant and Professional and the prestigious Book of the Year. The Whole Fish Cookbookwas also shortlisted as debut cookbook of the year in the Fortnum & Mason food & drink awards in 2020 and longlisted as Booksellers' choice in the adult non-fiction category by the Australian Booksellers' Association. As well, photographer Rob Palmer won the National Photographic Portrait Prize in 2020 with a stunning photo of Josh from the book.My cookbook of the year. Yotam Ottolenghi, The GuardianA mind-blowing masterpiece from one of the most impressive chefs of a generation. Jamie Oliver Josh Niland is a genius. Nigella Lawson We all want to eat more fish, but who wants to bother spending the time, effort and money cooking that same old salmon fillet on repeat when you could be trying something new and utterly delicious? In The Whole Fish Cookbook,Sydney's groundbreaking seafood chef Josh Niland reveals a completely new way to think about all aspects of fish cookery. From sourcing and butchering to dry ageing and curing, it challenges everything we thought we knew about the subject and invites readers to see fish for what it really is an amazing, complex source of protein that can, and should, be treated with exactly the same nose-to-tail reverence as meat. Featuring more than 60 recipes for dozens of fish species ranging from Cod Liver Pate on Toast, Fish Cassoulet and Roast Fish Bone Marrow to essentially the Perfect Fish and Chips, The Whole Fish Cookbookwill soon have readers seeing that there is so much more to a fish than just the fillet, and that there are more than just a handful of fish in the sea.

  • - 120 Vegetarian and Vegan recipes from Bangalore to Beijing
    by Meera Sodha
    £15.49

  • by Dan Keeling
    £21.99

    Forget everything you thought you knew about wine...

  • by The Silver Spoon Kitchen
    £30.99

    A luxurious collection of the best recipes from the world's leading Italian cookbook - with all new photography and design

  • - 100 recipes in 30 minutes or less
    by Gordon Ramsay
    £18.99

    Good food fast from the global superstar chef.

  • - Nourishing, Gluten-Free Recipes for Every Meal and Mood
    by Aran Goyoaga
    £25.49

    Here are 100 recipes that show us how to bring more joy and mindfulness to the kitchen through family-friendly meals that are satisfying, yet decidedly unfussy. Filled with Aran's gorgeous photographs, you will also find suggestions sprinkled throughout the book for creating a welcoming space with lighting, linens, flowers and flatware.

  • - Modern and Classic Recipes for the Instant Pot
    by Madhur Jaffrey
    £15.99

    “One of the best cookbooks to come out of the Instant Pot craze. It’s full of those timeless Indian recipes Jaffrey is known for . . . The flavor to ease factor ratio in these recipes is undoubtedly high, and, as always, Jaffrey’s calm, nurturing voice guides you through each step.” —Priya Krishna, Bon Appetit   Master Indian cooking at home with more than seventy recipes from the multi-James Beard Award–winning author who “introduced the world to Indian food” (Epicurious).   For more than forty years, Madhur Jaffrey has been revered as the “queen of Indian cooking” (Saveur). Here she shares inviting, easy-to-follow recipes—some entirely new, others reworked classics—for preparing fantastic Indian food at home. While these dishes are quick and easy to prepare, they retain all the rich complexity for which Jaffrey’s food has always been known, making this the only Indian cookbook with recipes designed for the Instant Pot you’ll ever need.   RECIPES: From classics like butter chicken and buttery dal to new sure-to-be-favorites like kale cooked in a Kashmiri style and Goan-style clams, these recipes capture the flavorful diversity of Indian cuisine.   EASY-TO-FOLLOW: Written with the clarity and precision for which Jaffrey has always been known, these are flavor-forward recipes that make the most of the Instant Pot’s unique functionality. A DIFFERENT KIND OF COOKBOOK: Rather than simply adapting recipes for one-pot cooking, Jaffrey has selected the essential dishes best suited for preparing using the Instant Pot, and created some all-new delectable dishes that make the most of its strengths.   BEYOND THE INSTANT POT: Also included are thirteen bonus, no-special-pot needed recipes for the chutneys, salads, and relishes you need to complete any Indian meal. Think avocado-radish salad, fresh tomato chutney, and yogurt and apple raita. SPICES AND SPECIAL INGREDIENTS: Jaffrey provides a list of pantry essentials, from asafetida to whole spices, as well as recipes for her own garam masala blend and more. TIPS: Here too is Jaffrey’s advice on the best way to make rice, cook meat and fish in your Instant Pot, and more, based on her own extensive testing.

  • - Recipes and Rites from the Lore of H. P. Lovecraft
    by Mike Slater
    £20.99

    The Necronomnomnom is an intriguing book written by the talented Mike Slater. Published in 2019 by WW Norton & Co, this unique piece of literature is sure to captivate your imagination. Slater takes us on a culinary journey like no other, blending elements of horror and comedy in a way that only he can. The genre of the book is a fascinating mix of horror, comedy, and cookbook, providing readers with a truly unique experience. The Necronomnomnom is not just a book; it's a culinary adventure that you won't want to miss. Published by WW Norton & Co, a renowned publishing house known for their diverse catalog, this book is a testament to their commitment to delivering unique and engaging content. So, if you're looking for a book that's different from anything you've read before, The Necronomnomnom by Mike Slater is the one for you.

  • by Hugh Johnson
    £35.49

    Embark on a remarkable journey through the world of wine with the 'World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition.' Authored by the renowned wine expert, Jancis Robinson, this book is a must-have for every wine enthusiast. Published in 2019, the book delves into the fascinating world of wine, offering a comprehensive overview of its many facets. From exploring the wine regions of the world to understanding the process of winemaking, the book provides a wealth of knowledge to both the novice and the connoisseur. The genre is non-fiction and it's a fascinating exploration of the global wine landscape. Published by the Octopus Publishing Group, the 'World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition' is an authoritative and enlightening guide to the world of wine. Don't miss out on this captivating journey that will deepen your appreciation and understanding of wine.

  • by Chad Robertson & Elisabeth M. Prueitt
    £21.99

    In this new book, the owners of Tartine Bakery share not only their fabulous, easy-to-make recipes, but also the secrets and expertise that can transform a delicious homemade treat into a spectacular baked creation. 64 color & b/w photos.

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    £12.99

    This well-curated selection of recipes is organised by the rooms at Downton in which the drinks were served and spans everyday sips to party drinks plus hangover helpers and more.

  • by Annie Gray
    £19.49

    This engaging and historically accurate cookbook presents more than 100 recipes that showcase the intrinsic role of food in the Crawley household and narrative-and bring this exciting gastronomic time to modern kitchens and Downton fans.

  • - Classic & Modern Vegan Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home
    by Tim Anderson
    £18.99

    Vegan JapanEasy is an intriguing book written by Tim Anderson. This book, published in 2020, explores the vegan culinary scene in Japan, which is often overlooked in mainstream cookbooks. Anderson, a renowned author in the genre of cookbooks, takes readers on a gastronomic journey that is both delicious and animal-friendly. The book is a treasure trove of easy-to-follow recipes, all of which are vegan adaptations of traditional Japanese dishes. From vegan sushi to vegan ramen, Anderson has it all covered in this comprehensive guide. Published by Hardie Grant Books (UK), Vegan JapanEasy is a must-read for all food enthusiasts, especially those looking to incorporate more plant-based meals in their diet. The book is written in English.

  • by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel
    £18.99

    The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cookbook is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats all the way from Black Spire Outpost.

  • - Over 70 Delicious, Super-simple, Powerful & Protein-packed Recipes for Busy People
    by Gaz Oakley
    £16.99

    Super-simple and incredibly tasty recipes from chef and youtuber Gaz Oakley, aka Avant-Garde Vegan

  • - The Art of Cooking for Two or Twenty
    by Skye McAlpine
    £19.49

    "[A] collection of foolproof, elegant recipes [that] calls to mind Nigella Lawson at her best." -VogueOver 100 simple and wonderfully inviting recipes that allow you to relax with your loved ones while the cooking takes care of itself. Drawing on years of cooking for more people than it ever seemed possible to squeeze into her kitchen, Sunday Times columnist and cookery author Skye McAlpine shares the secrets to her stylish and relaxed way of hosting, setting you up for success whether you''re cooking for two or twenty.A Table for Friends has recipes for every occasion, from last-minute weeknight dinners to large celebratory gatherings. Skye''s recipes fall into four chapters, Stars, Sides, Sweets and Extras, which allow you to intuitively plan a simple and impressive menu, and, because juggling oven space is one of the biggest challenges when cooking for a crowd, each chapter is ingeniously organized into Throw Together, On The Hob and In The Oven so your menu works best for your mood, your kitchen and your time. Alongside these beautiful, deliciously do-able recipes comes Skye''s practical, fuss-free guidance for hosting a stress-free gathering, from what to cook in advance to how to lay the table beautifully, allowing you to step out of the kitchen and relax with your guests. For a super-easy roast why not try her Honey-roast poussins, Butter-&-sage roast pumpkin, Saffron fennel, A really good chicory salad with creamy mustard dressing and Winter fruit & mascarpone tart? Or for a wonderfully soothing pasta supper, Tagliatelle with gorgonzola, pear & walnut and Chocolate chestnut meringue cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.This is a cookbook to cook from: a helpful, approachable, down-to-earth kitchen companion that will give you the confidence to gather friends around your table and the inspiration to do so more often.

  • - Exploring the food of Lebanon, Syria and Jordan
    by Ghillie Basan
    £15.49

    A beautiful and detailed journey into the food of the middle east, from the award-winning cook and traveller, gorgeously photographed throughout

  • by The Silver Spoon Kitchen
    £16.49

    The complete guide to feeding your baby or toddler, giving them a lifelong love of good food - the Italian way!

  • - Classic and Contemporary Italian Recipes
    by The Silver Spoon Kitchen
    £27.49

    More than 200 delicious classic and contemporary Italian vegetarian recipes from the acclaimed Silver Spoon kitchen

  • - Bao, Gyoza, Biang Biang, Ramen - and Everything in Between
    by Pippa Middlehurst
    £15.49

    Delicious Asian recipes from a dumpling and noodle enthusiast

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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