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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 Wendy Pojmann
    £13.99

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    - The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables over Live Fire
    by Steven Raichlen
    £16.49

    The world's grilling guru offers a primer for how to grill vegetables - with lots of creative flavors and techniques - whether you're eating main dishes that highlight vegetables, or you're rounding out the barbecue menu with grilled garden-fresh sides. Not a vegetarian book, but vegetable-forward (and with vegetarian and vegan adaptations).

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    - A Bread-Making Adventure
    by Robert Penn
    £9.49

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    - The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World's Ultimate Artisanal Spirit
    by Emma Janzen
    £14.99

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    - A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes
    by Jeffrey Hamelman
    £50.99

    An updated new edition of the essential resource for professionals and seasoned home bakers Hailed as a "revelation" when it first appeared in 2004, Jeffrey Hamelman's Bread is a legendary resource praised by baking luminaries from around the world.

  • - 600 Easy & Delicious Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill Recipes For Indoor Grilling & Air Frying
    by Cook Elvis
    £15.49

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    - Over 100 Recipes to Lose Weight & Feel Great Without Hunger or Cravings
    by Mark Sisson
    £20.49

    In this companion book to Two Meals a Day, the New York Times bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint and The Keto Reset Diet Mark Sisson uses his health and fitness expertise to craft delicious and healthy meals for the latest diet trend - intermittent fasting.

  • by James Maclaine
    £6.49

    Packed with simple craft and cooking activities with a Christmassy theme, using things you'll easily find to hand about the house. Make everything from garlands and gift tags to reindeer snacks and wrapping paper.

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    by Ned Fulmer
    £20.99

    "Try Guy" star Ned Fulmer and his wife, Ariel, share the recipes they love to cook together.

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    - The Soul of Spain
    by Jeffrey Weiss
    £22.99

    Charcutera: The Soul of Spain is the first book to introduce authentic Spanish butchering and meat-curing techniques to the American market. Included are more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes, straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers, and gorgeous full-color photography of savory dishes, Iberian countrysides, and centuries-old Spanish cityscapes.Author Jeffrey Weiss has written an entertaining, extravagantly detailed guide on Spain's unique cuisine and its history of charcutera, which is deservedly becoming more celebrated on the global stage. While Spain stands porky cheek-to-jowl with other great cured-meat-producing nations like Italy and France, the charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood of this trifecta. Americans have most likely never tasted the sheer eye-rolling deliciousness that is cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentn-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamn, the acorn-scented, modern-day crown jewel of Spain's charcutera legacy.Charcutera: The Soul of Spain isa collection of delicious recipes, uproarious anecdotes, and time-honored Spanish culinary traditions. The author has amassed years of experience working with the cured meat traditions of Spain, and this book will surely becomea standard guide for both professional and home cooks.

  • - 1000-Days Easy & Delicious Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users. Easier, Healthier, & Crispier Food for Your Family & Friends
    by Julia Adamo
    £19.99

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    - A complete guide to the food that makes us who we are
    by Dorothy Hartley
    £21.99

    Her love of the infinite variety of English cooking and her knowledge of British culture and history show why our food should never be considered dull or limited. There are unusual dishes such as the Cornish Onion and Apple Pie, and even recipes for fungi, from common field mushrooms to puffballs. She describes some delicious puddings, cakes and breads, including an exotic violet flower ice cream, an eighteenth century coconut bread and Yorkshire teacakes. The finely-executed line drawings that accompany many of the recipes are more than just beautiful; they inform the cook about different varieties and techniques of food-handling. First published in 1954, FOOD IN ENGLAND was the bible of english cooks and had a deep influence on many contemporary cooks and food writers. It will undoubtedly attract a new generation of admirers.

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    - Classic Cocktails with a Horrifying Twist
    by Jason Ward
    £8.99

    A compendium of 50 drinks inspired by the most frightening horror stories ever written. Each recipe is accompanied by dark and compelling facts and anecdotes about the inspiring story; and a selection of complementary snack ideas are also sprinkled throughout.

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    by Alissa Rumsey
    £19.49

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    - 80 Nourishing Recipes for Breastfeeding Moms
    by Kristy Kohler & Eliza Larson
    £17.99

    A beautiful full-color cookbook addressing a hot topic for new moms, with creative meals, snacks, and drinks created to support breast milk supply and overall health

  • - The Innovative Guide of Charcoal Grill Recipe Book for Anyone Who Loves Savory Smoking Food to Have Fun on Indoor & Outdoor Party
    by Malcom Roger Malcom
    £12.99 - 21.49

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    by Jassy Davis
    £8.99

    60 stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle.The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming.This book will provide 60 stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker. Not 'mocktails' where regular cocktails are simply adapted to remove the alcohol, but modern alcohol-free drinks that are delicious and unique. Perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle.

  • by Antony J. Haynes & Antoinette Savill
    £16.49

    The definitive guide to targeting and reversing food intolerance from the UK's leading nutritionist, Antony Haynes, and Glenfiddich award-winning cookery writer, Antoinette Savill. A pain-free plan that will help people with food allergies, chronic fatigue, candida and much more. Includes over 70 delicious recipes.An indispensable book for anyone who suffers from food intoleranceRenowned Harley Street nutritionist, Antony Haynes presents his 5-part plan to tackle food intolerance, which readers can put into action with the help of recipes from Antoinette Savill, (author of Lose Wheat, Lose Weight and The Gluten, Wheat and Dairy Free Cookbook.)This plan (which is regularly prescribed at Antony's popular Harley Street clinic) gives an introduction to the diet and includes a selection of over 70 recipes which are typically free from common allergens, as well as sugar and yeast. The recipes appeal to everyone from the most sensitive to those on the road to recovery.Includes information and advice on the causes and treatment of intolerance, leaky gut and candida, friendly flora, how to strengthen the gut lining, and other key issues.Recipes include: Chilled courgette and mint soup * Rigatoni, olives and roast squash * Lasagne with salmon and goats' cheese sauce * Seared squid with pesto dressing * Chicken, fennel and pine nut risotto * Apricot and almond tart * Cinnamon carrot bread

  • - Discover The Most Tasty Recipes from Laos
    by Sarah Miller
    £14.99

  • by Peter Moore & Thompson Green
    £12.99 - 19.99

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    by Dee Rettali
    £16.99

    A one-of-a-kind, handsomely-designed four-color guide to artisan baking, featuring modern approaches to old-fashioned methods. Some of Dee Rettali's recipes require patience and care, others can be made instantly-but all are love letters to the craft of baking. Dee walks us through how to bake with the fruits, spices, and herbs we have around us, loading our bakes with natural flavor and sparing ourselves piles of sugar and artificial flavors. Then, sharing two exciting new techniques that form the essence of craft baking, Dee teaches readers how to bake with a starter and, secondly, to ferment the batter itself. There's no extra effort involved-just time-as you watch the cake rise and develop a rich, deeply complex flavor and texture similar to sourdough bread. Whether you eat it like a traditional cake or slice it up and eat it like bread, these cakes will be delicious longer than any cake you've ever made. Featuring cakes like Chocolate and Chili Sugar Olive Oil, Rhubarb and Lemon, Moroccan Honey with Cinnamon, and Walnut Butter Cake with Honey, these 90 recipes are sure to delight and surprise. Mouthwatering and unique, Baking with Fortitude is every baker's newest obsession.

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    - Protein-rich recipes to train, recover and perform
    by Anita Bean
    £14.49

    Over 100 exciting, healthy, and tasty vegan recipes, all easy and inexpensive to make, and packed with all the balanced nutrients you need to train, recover, and perform, created by a Registered and Sports Nutritionist.Whether you already live a vegan lifestyle, embrace a meat-free day each week, or you simply want to try some amazing flavor combinations, The Vegan Athlete's Cookbook will help you create fuss-free, healthy meals proving once and for all that vegan food can be super simple and incredibly tasty. Anita Bean's latest book is bursting with over 100 exciting vegan recipes, which are easy and inexpensive to make, and packed with all the nutrients you need to train, recover, and perform.If you are a vegan athlete the crucial issue is making sure to get enough protein to allow recovery--anyone taking their fitness seriously needs a carefully curated list of recipes to ensure that they get the protein they need.As well as delicious everyday recipes and cooking tips, the book also contains evidence-based advice on how to fuel your workouts and maximize your performance. It debunks vegan myths, demystifies sports nutrition, and will help you gain the confidence to create delicious, nourishing meals that will support your fitness goals.

  • by Oliva Rose
    £20.49 - 24.49

  • - 25 Kebab Recipes will take you through a journey of flavorful, colorful, and marinated steak, beef, chicken, lamb, fish, and pork kebab recipes with quarters of fresh vegetables
    by George V
    £9.49

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    - Foolproof cakes, traybakes, bars and bites from gluten-free to vegan and beyond
    by Edd Kimber
    £13.99

    One tin + one book = even easier bakes.

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    - A Tasting Guide and Journal
    by Frank Flannery
    £11.99

    Enjoying Rum gives comprehensive, practical information while offering a working guide to the pleasures, flavor intricacies, and overall enjoyment of this evergreen and popular spirit.

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    - The secret to staying fit for life
    by Krissy Cela
    £15.49

    Revolutionise your health from the inside out with global fitness sensation Krissy Cela.

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    - Grilling and BBQ with Derek Wolf of Over the Fire Cooking
    by Derek Wolf
    £16.99

    Food by Fire, based on the popular blog and Instagram Over the Fire Cooking, covers everything from easy wins for live fire grilling beginners to unique techniques from around the world.

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    by Jayci Lee
    £10.99

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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