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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 Shawn Baker
    £24.49

    Shawn Baker takes you through the high-protein, high-fat and low-carb Carnivore Diet that he pioneered.

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    - Over 200 Delicious Recipes That Anyone Can Make
    by David Flynn & Stephen Flynn
    £16.99

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    by Julia Tremaine
    £18.99

    Filled with delicious recipes inspired by the hit television series, this cookbook allows fans to experience the world of Supernatural like never before.

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    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.

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    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.

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    - 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.

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    - Your Daily Plan to Feel Great for Life
    by Rangan Chatterjee
    £13.49

    'One of the most influential doctors in the country' - Chris Evans__________________________________________________It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life. For good.Feel Better in 5 is the first daily 5 minute plan that is easy to maintain, easy-to-follow and requires only the smallest amount of willpower. Top tips include: A strength workout that you can do anywhere Gut-boosting snacks you can eat on the go Yoga moves to relax and stay supple Breathing exercises to calm the mind Drawing on Dr Rangan Chatterjee's twenty years of experience and real-life case studies from his GP practice, Feel Better in 5 is your daily plan for a happier, healthier you at no extra cost.

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    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.

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    - 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

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    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!

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    - 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

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

    Delicious Asian recipes from a dumpling and noodle enthusiast

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    - Plant-based Deliciousness
    by Ella Mills (Woodward)
    £18.99

    Deliciously Ella Quick & Easy is a captivating book by the renowned author Ella Mills (Woodward). Published in 2020 by Hodder & Stoughton, this book falls under the genre of culinary literature. The book is a treasure trove of quick and easy recipes that do not compromise on taste or nutrition. Ella Mills, with her distinctive flair and passion for food, guides readers through a range of delectable dishes that can be whipped up in no time. From hearty main courses to delightful desserts, this book has got you covered. Perfect for novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike, Deliciously Ella Quick & Easy is a must-have for anyone looking to add a dash of simplicity and a sprinkle of fun to their cooking. This English language book is sure to be a delightful addition to your culinary collection.

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    - Stories, Shapes, Sauces, Recipes
    by Rachel Roddy
    £18.99

    Sometimes cookbooks aren't just cookbooks. Exquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome from Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy is perfect for pasta lovers!Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy's favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes. Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, rag and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling). This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time. ________________________ 'I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.' Nigel Slater 'Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now' Simon Hopkinson'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel' Russell Norman, author of Polpo'Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients' Guardian Cook

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    - Recreate Over 200 Indian Restaurant and Takeaway Classics at Home
    by Dan Toombs
    £21.99

    The ultimate curry collection: 200 of The Curry Guy's most popular, foolproof dishes, featuring 50 brand-new recipes

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    - History, recipes, stories, people, places, love
    by James Elliot & Thom Elliot
    £17.49

    Everything pizza. The complete book celebrating the world's greatest foodstuff.

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    - Cook just once for you and your baby
    by Rebecca Wilson
    £13.49

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    - Rediscovering the Magic of Mold-Based Fermentation (Soy Sauce, Miso, Sake, Mirin, Amazake, Charcuterie)
    by Jeremy Umansky
    £20.99

    Koji Alchemy is the first book devoted to processes, concepts, and recipes for fermenting foods with koji, the microbe behind the delicious, umami flavors of soy sauce, miso, mirin, and so many of the ingredients that underpin Japanese cuisine.

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    - Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week
    by Jamie Oliver
    £19.49

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    - Over 100 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Meals in 20 Minutes
    by Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
    £16.99

    BOSH! are back with over 100 mouthwatering plant-based dishes you can get on the table in 20 minutes or less

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    £18.99

    Whether you're a seasoned chef like Monica, just starting a catering business like Phoebe, or a regular old food enthusiast like Joey, Friends: The Official Cookbook offers a variety of recipes for chefs of all levels.

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    by Elyse Resch & Evelyn Tribole
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    by Robert Tuesley Anderson
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    by Katarina Cermelj
    £19.49

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    by Dr Dr Uma Naidoo
    £13.49

    The Food Mood Connection is a groundbreaking book by Dr. Uma Naidoo that was published by Short Books Ltd in 2020. This book delves into the powerful relationship between the food we eat and our mental health. Dr. Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist, chef, and nutrition specialist, reveals how the food we consume can affect our brain and mood. The book is a fascinating exploration of the science behind the food-mood connection and provides practical, evidence-based strategies for optimizing our diet to enhance our mental health. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Published by Short Books Ltd, The Food Mood Connection is an essential addition to your wellness library.

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    - 16 Weeks of Meal Prep & Recipes for Women Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
    by Melissa Groves Azzarro
    £23.99

    A diet-focussed guidebook offering a new approach to treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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    - 40 Cocktails Selected by The Shelby Company Ltd
    by Sandrine Houdre-Gregoire
    £10.99

    Peaky Blinders Cocktail Book serves up 40 step-by-step cocktail recipes inspired by the critically acclaimed BBC period crime drama.

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    - Home Style Cookery
    by Matty Matheson
    £21.99

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    by Mimi Thorisson
    £28.49

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    by Claire Saffitz
    £19.49

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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