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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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    - The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage
    by Laura C. Martin
    £10.99

    As the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.

  • - Hajro Dizdar and the Art of Bosnian Cooking
    by Leila Chalk
    £23.99 - 35.99

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    - The Hidden Cause of Many Chronic Diseases
    by David Brownstein
    £16.49

    Most illnesses start in thegut, including many youwould not even think of!And if your gut isn't functioning right, it setsthe stage for illness and disease. The gut-thegastrointestinal system-is designed to absorbnutrients that support our bodies andhelp us make energy, and get rid of things thatwe don't need or are toxic. But what happenswhen the system breaks down? Leaky gutsyndrome (LGS) occurs when the lining of thesmall intestine is damaged, allowing foreigncompounds to escape into your bloodstream,which weakens your immune system and triggersautoimmune reactions. Traditional physicians don't understandwhat LGS is-much less how to diagnose andtreat it. In fact, it is estimated that more than80 percent of people with chronic illnesseshave leaky gut, an overgrowth of bad bacteria,or not enough good bacteria. Here are some symptoms that may becaused by LGS:Digestive complaints, acid reflux,IBS, Crohn's diseaseJoint and muscle pain, arthritisObesity and food allergiesHeadaches, depression, anxiety,ADHDItchy skin, rashes, eczema, acne,rosacea, psoriasisIn Heal Your Leaky Gut, Dr. DavidBrownstein will explain how the gut-like thebrain, heart, and liver-needs to be properlynourished in order for it to function correctly. Simply stated, if your gut is not healthy, your immune system is going to suffer.Improving your gut health and takingfewer drugs will help you feel better and lookyounger, improve your brain function, andtreat myriad medical conditions. This bookwill give you all the information you need tochange what you are now doing so you canhave optimal gut health and, as a result, overallhealth and well-being.

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    - A Simple Way to Eat Well
    by Rhiannon Lambert
    £15.49

    An expert's guide to re-nourishing your mind and body through nutrition by London's leading Harley Street Nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert (@Rhitrition on Instagram). 'With the rising trend of 'healthy eating' many of us have lost touch with the true meaning of nutrition. I want to take us back to basics with my simple approach to eating well, free from dieting and restriction. Food should be a positive aspect of life, offering enjoyment, fuel and happiness for both the mind and body.'Grounded in scientific evidence, in this part handbook and part cookbook, Rhiannon shares her food philosophy to inform, inspire and help you fall back in love with food. Following the structure of a consultation with Rhiannon at her Harley Street clinic, Rhitrition, discover the foundations for a happy, healthy relationship with eating once and for all - and learn how to create delicious, nourishing meals with ease, from her simple Re-Nourish Menu which is adaptable for a vegan and vegetarian diet alike. Re-Nourish also includes sections on Weight and the Gut; Fuelling Fitness; A Balanced Plate; Blood Sugar; Food and Mood; Mindful Eating and Sleep. 'In a world full of confusing nutritional advice, Rhiannon Lambert is a beacon of sense' - the Independent

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    - Over 150 Techniques and 80 Stunning Projects
    by Lindy Smith
    £12.99

    Learn over 150 cake decorating techniques with this bestseller from the renowned sugarcraft expert! This is the ultimate guide to contemporary cake designyou'll learn how to make decorated cakes, starting with basic sugarcraft tools, baking recipes, and ingredients, and finishing with advanced modeling techniques, including royal icing stenciling, brush embroidery, buttercream piping, using sugar cutters and molds, making cake jewelry, and so much more! Get creative with simple, step-by-step instructions for more than eighty celebration cake, mini-cake, cupcake, and cookie designs. Essential tips and advice are included for all skill levels, from complete beginners to the most confident of cake decoratorsand you can even learn how to make Lindy Smith's signature ';wonky cakes.'

  • - How Diet, Probiotics, and Friendly Bacteria Help You Lose Weight and Heal Your Body and Mind
    by Robert Keith Wallace & Samantha Wallace
    £15.49 - 21.99

    Gut Crisis is the ultimate guide to gut health. Poor food quality, the overuse of antibiotics, and other factors are creating an imbalanced state in your gut bacteria and damaging your gut lining. This eventually leads to inflammation that underlies chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, heart disease, and degenerative brain disorders.This book reveals a hidden health crisis taking place around the world and talks about the most recent and effective treatment programs. It gives practical advice based on what the ancients have known for centuries: by healing your gut through diet, lifestyle, and simple procedures, you can heal your body and mind.Gut Crisis includes practical issues that affect everyone: What disorders are caused by an imbalanced state of gut bacteria? How do gut bacteria affect your cravings and emotions? What are the effects of probiotics? What is your personal Gut/Brain Nature? What can you do to heal your gut?

  • - by Frank Meier, RITZ Bar, Paris;1934 Reprint
    by Ross Brown
    £14.49 - 20.49

  • - Complete Edition
    by Charles Henry Baker
    £19.49 - 25.49

  • - Pressure Cooker Cookbook of Delicious, Fast, Healthy and Easy Recipes
    by Valerie Alston
    £11.49

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    - A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier, Heartier, Tastier Way With Vegetables
    by Ilene Rosen
    £16.49

    A 'saladish' recipe is like a salad, and yet so much more.

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    - Using authentic Lebanese superfoods in your everyday cooking
    by Mona Hamadeh
    £14.99

    Lebanese food will help your family to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

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    - The 90-Day Program to Balance Your Gut, Beat Candida, and Restore Vibrant Health
    by Ann Boroch
    £10.99

    Severe cases allow the afflicted to develop autoimmune disease (such as Multiple Sclerosis), cancer, and Alzheimer's.Ann Boroch's self-published book, The Candida Cure, has been the #1 resource in candida treatment since 2008.

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    - Practices and Principles for Creating Delicious Food
    by Mandy Aftel & Daniel Patterson
    £19.49

    Two masters of composition - a chef and a perfumer - present a revolutionary new approach to creating delicious, original food.

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    - The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer's and Cognitive Decline
    by Martha Clare Morris
    £14.99

    From the creator of the MIND diet, this is THE diet to follow to prevent cognitive decline and cut your risk of dementia by up to 53%

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    - Helping you find the flavours and styles you enjoy
    by Oz Clarke
    £11.99

    Oz uses his trademark wit and irreverent style to teach you the basics of wine appreciation and show you how to get more out of a bottle of wine, and find out what is really inside. Divided into short, easy to read topics, now is the moment to grab that glass, learn about what's inside that bottle and taste while you read...

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    by Heather Thomas
    £8.99

    Loved all over in the form of sweet potato fries, roasted whole with toppings, and even baked in brownies, sweet potato adds a nutty sweetness to any recipe. This book features recipes ranging from Sweet potato pancakes and sweet potato and parmesan muffins, to sweet potato pasta, sweet potato enchiladas, and Sweet potato and hazelnut brownies.

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    - Transform Your Favorite Vegan Treats with the Revolutionary New Egg Substitute
    by Kelsey Kinser
    £11.99

  • - Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague
    by Rick Rodgers
    £32.99 - 38.99

  • by Madame Romaine De Lyon
    £15.49 - 22.49

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    - How to Rewire Your Appetite and Lose Weight for Good
    by Robb Wolf
    £13.49

    Shows you how to change your eating habits for good, tailor your diet to fit your personal needs and shed weight fast - and never put it back on.

  • - The Top 100 Best Slow Cooker Recipes of All Time
    by Ace McCloud
    £12.99 - 20.99

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    - Recipes from an Italian Country Kitchen
    by Valeria Necchio
    £18.99

    Introducing Italy's best kept secret. This title includes lovingly written recipes that capture the spirit of this beautiful and often unexplored region, and Valeria's memories of the people and places that make the Veneto so special. It also shares the food and flavours at the heart of the Veneto region in North Eastern Italy.

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    by Candice Brown
    £16.99

    These are the recipes Candice learned to bake from her nan and mum, recipes close to her heart, that should be served up as a big generous slice - and preferably on a vintage plate if you have one.Candice's recipes are easy to make, no nonsense and hearty.

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    - Kickstart a lifetime of healthy eating
    by Amelia Freer
    £13.49

    Including client case studies and scientifically researched guidance, this book presents easy-to-follow 10 day meal plan that includes over 50 exclusive gluten, dairy and refined sugar free recipes, complete with vegan and vegetarian alternatives.

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    - Setting the mood and cooking the food: menus for every gathering
    by Laura Jackson & Alice Levine
    £13.49

    If you love planning menus, styling your home for a party and spending laid back time in your kitchen, then you need to come Round to Ours.

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    by Good Food Guides
    £13.49

    For those of us with busy lifestyles and little time to spare, slow cookers are a priceless helping hand in the kitchen - with as little as 10 minutes spent preparing a dish at the beginning of the day, you can enjoy delicious food a few hours later without slaving away at a hot stove.

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    - A Simple Guide to Eating Real, One Meal at a Time
    by Jessica Murnane
    £13.49

    A stunning collection of one hundred plant-powered recipes from Jessica Murnane for a healthier and happier lifestyle.

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    - A Crash Course in Craft Beer
    by Jonny Garrett & Brad Evans
    £11.49

    The only book you'll ever need on the best batches, pours, and sips available. Authors travel the world finding the world's best beers and telling you where and why. Sometimes even without slurring.

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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