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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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    - 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

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    - The Art of Making Spectacular Pasta - with 40 Recipes
    by Mateo Zielonka
    £13.49

    Pasta cookbook showcasing spectacular coloured and patterned creations, from cult Instagram chef Mateo Zielonka

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    - The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss
    by Michael Greger
    £10.99

    The author of the major bestseller How Not to Die reveals the groundbreaking scientific research behind how a plant-based diet can maximize our fat-burning systems for long-term weight loss success.

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    by Molly Baz
    £19.49

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TASTE OF HOMEA thoroughly modern guide to becoming a smarter, faster, more creative cook from Molly Baz, featuring fun, flavourful recipes anyone can make.If you seek out, celebrate and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you've just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who's here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, less stressed, more efficient cook.Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavour with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and, of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, Cook This Book teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation through visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavour, giving you all the tools necessary to make food that tastes great every time. Throughout, you'll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short, technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. As Molly says, 'Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.' Cook This Book will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.

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    - Recipe For Success
    by Mona Nemmer
    £15.49

    As Liverpool Football Club's head of nutrition, Mona Nemmer ensures the champion players eat right and this fascinating book will inspire the next generation to follow. With a foreword by Jurgen Klopp, Mona takes us behind the scenes at Anfield and the training ground and details the favourite recipes of LFC.

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    by Josh Niland
    £20.99

    Forget everything you thought you knew about fish cookery with Take One Fish. There are no rules when it comes to cooking fish according to James Beard award winning chef Josh Niland, only an endless world of possibilities. With 60 mind-blowing recipes from just 15 global varieties of fish, this cookbook will take you on a gustatory journey from elaborate to easy, small to large and always scale to tail. Josh's multi award-winning and bestselling book, The Whole Fish Cookbook, revealed the blueprint for a new and unprecedented kind of fish cookery. In this latest book, Josh continues to open our eyes to the potential of fish in the kitchen, starting from the moment we take our fish home and unpack it yes that's right: bring it home, take it out of the plastic, let it breathe uncovered in your fridge. Then you are ready. With flair, colour and bucket loads of flavour, Take One Fish unpacks each of Joshs 15 fish to reveal their true culinary potential, from swordfish cotoletta to pot au feu, to tuna mapo tofu to an ethereal raw flounder. Celebrate the drips, crunchy bits, burnt edges and imperfections that are so central to Josh's mission to get more people having fun with fish ingenuity every day.

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    - The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet
    by Dr Robert Lustig
    £13.49

    It's not what you eat that's damaging your health it's how that food is 'made'. The truth behind ultra-processed food that the food industry doesn't want you to know.

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    - The Application of Science in Winemaking
    by Jamie Goode
    £21.99

    A third edition of the groundbreaking book that clearly details all the key scientific developments in wine and winemaking. A comprehensive, illustrated reference to the most controversial, interesting and hotly debated topics in the world of wine.

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    by James Hoffmann
    £14.99

    How to make the best coffee at home, a book by James Hoffmann, is a must-read for all coffee enthusiasts. Published in 2022 by the Octopus Publishing Group, this book dives deep into the art and science of brewing the perfect cup of coffee right in your kitchen. As a renowned coffee expert, Hoffmann combines his extensive knowledge and passion for coffee in this engaging and informative book. Whether you're a seasoned barista or a coffee newbie, this book will guide you through the process of making the best coffee, from choosing the right beans to mastering the brewing techniques. With Hoffmann's expert guidance, you'll be able to bring the café experience right into your home. Don't miss out on this captivating journey into the world of coffee, brought to you by the Octopus Publishing Group.

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    - Master the dark arts of mixology
    by The Alchemist
    £13.49

    100 spell-binding, crowd-pleasing cocktails. Work some magic at home with these original cocktail recipes from everyone's favourite experimental bar, The Alchemist.

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    by Ann Reardon
    £19.49

    How to Cook That Dessert Cookbook: Pastries, Cakes and Sweet CreationsHow to Cook Thatis the most popular Australian cooking channel in all the world, and its not hard to see why. PopSugarEditors' pick: Best Cookbooks, Food & Wine#1 Best Seller in Chocolate Baking, Confectionary Desserts, Pastry Baking, Garnishing Meals, Holiday Cooking, Main Courses & Side Dishes, Cookies, Cooking by Ingredient, and Pie BakingOffering a fun-filled step-by-step dessert cookbook, Ann Reardon teaches you how to create delicious and impressive pastries, cakes and sweet creations.Join food scientist Ann Reardon, host of the award-winning YouTube seriesHow to Cook That, as she exploresCrazy Sweet Creations.An accomplished pastry chef, Reardon draws millions of baking fans together each week, eager to learn the secrets of her extravagant cakes, chocolates, and eye-popping desserts. Her warmth and sense of fun in the kitchen shines through on every page as she reveals the science behind recreating your own culinary masterpieces.For home cooks and fans who love their desserts, cakes, and ice creams to look amazing and taste even better.Take your culinary creations to influencer status.Youll also:Learn to make treats that get the whole family cookingCreate baked goods that tap into beloved pop culture trendsImpress guests with beautiful dessertsReaders of dessert cookbooks likeDessert Person,Zo Bakes Cakes, or100 Cookies will loveHow to Cook That: Crazy Sweet Creations.

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    - Build a Bowl of Flavour from Scratch, with Dumplings, Noodles, and More
    by Pippa Middlehurst
    £15.49

    Ramen, pho, claypot rice and everything in between!

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    - A Food Adventurer's Guide
    by Atlas Obscura, Dylan Thuras & Cecily Wong
    £27.49

    Wonder is around every corner, and on every plate. The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and tradition--like the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.

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    by Jamie Oliver
    £19.49

    Welcome friends and family back around your table with Jamie's brand-new cookbook, TOGETHER - a joyous celebration of incredible food to shareTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, INCLUDING RECIPES FROM JAMIE'S NEW HIT CHANNEL 4 TV SHOW'All about feeding the people you love' Independent'A book that will keep you in recipes for years to come. You get an awful lot for your money - some pages have two simple recipes, both with pictures - and everything is easy to make' Sunday Telegraph________Being with our loved ones has never felt so important, and great food is the perfect excuse to get together. Each chapter features a meal - from Curry Night to Last-Minute Feast, Garden Lunch to Autumnal Fare - with a simple, achievable menu that can be mostly prepped ahead.Jamie's aim - whether you're following the full meal or choosing just one of over 120 individual recipes - is to minimise your time in the kitchen so you can maximise the time you spend with your guests.The mouth-watering menus include:Sunny Gathering Menu . . . Starter: Tender Asparagus with Glorious Green Dressing, Soft-Boiled Eggs & Crispy Bacon Croutons Main: Stuffed Salmon with Potato Salad, Roasted Tomatoes & Tasty Greens Dessert: Wimbledon Summer Pudding with Strawberries, Pimm's, Cucumber, Ginger Beer & MintTaco Party . . . To share: Slow-Cooked Pork Belly, Black Beans & Cheese, Homemade Tortillas, Roasted Pineapple, Hot Red Pepper Sauce, Green Salsa, Red Cabbage Dessert: Chocolate Semifreddo with Hazelnut Brittle & Spiced Dust Drink: Tequila MicheladaJamie's Together also helps to take the stress out of cooking by arming you with tips, tricks and hacks to stay organised and get ahead of the game.Inspirational but practical, Together is about comfort, celebration, creating new memories and, above all, sharing fantastic food.This is about memorable meals, made easy. Let's tuck in - together!________'Easy, seasonal recipes. The perfect dinner-party bible. With 130 delicious recipes to delve into, you'll be spoilt for choice' Sunday ExpressPraise for Jamie Oliver:'Cooking dinner just got easier (and tastier). Brilliant' Mail on Sunday'Easy, achievable and delicious; Oliver has created another fail-safe cookbook for families' Daily Telegraph'Perfect for anyone stuck in a cookery rut and in need of some inspiration' Daily Mail'Simple, affordable and delicious food designed for all the family' i

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    by Gordon Ramsay
    £18.99

    'As an aid for batting away takeaway temptation and cooking from scratch, this cookbook's a winner.' - EVENING STANDARD'Can you really knock up perfect lasagne, curry or sticky toffee pudding in just ten minutes? While Ramsay concedes that he cooks faster than most, he shows that speedy, delicious food is achievable for anyone.' - DAILY MAILThis is fine food at its fastest and fast food at its finest - 100 new incredibly delicious recipes, all clocking in at around 10 minutes. Inspired by his YouTube series, you'll be challenged to get creative in the kitchen and learn how to cook impressive, flavoursome dishes in no time.Whether you're looking to excite the whole family with a tasty One Pan Pumpkin Pasta or some Chicken Souvlaki, or you need something super quick to assemble, like Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding - these are recipes guaranteed to become instant classics. Plus, with each time you cook, you'll get faster and faster with Gordon's shortcuts to speed up your cooking, reduce your prep times and get the very best from simple, fresh ingredients. 'When I'm shooting Ramsay in 10, I'm genuinely full of excitement and energy because I get to show everyone how to really cook with confidence. It doesn't matter if it takes you 10 minutes, 12 minutes or even 15 minutes, to me, it's about sharing my 25 years' of knowledge, expertise and hands-on experience, to make everyone feel like better, happier cooks.' - Gordon RamsayHave fun and get cooking! Great food is only 10 minutes away.

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    - The Powerful Reframe to End the Crash-and-Burn Cycle of Food Addiction
    by Susan Peirce Thompson Ph.D.
    £16.99

    Food addiction is very real, and it's the hardest addiction to beat. But there is a solution. Susan Peirce Thompson PhD offers a new way to conceptualize food recovery. She shares the essential steps to avoiding relapse by helping you understand the psychological and biological origins of addiction and giving you the system to break free.

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    - Recipes and Techniques
    by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
    £33.49

    The obsessive mastermind behind one of the decade's best-selling cookbooks returns with the definitive English-language guide to the science and technique of cooking in a wok

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    - Everything You Want to Know About Your Favorite Cuisine
    by Francois-Regis Gaudry
    £34.49

    The ultimate book on every aspect of Italian food-inspiring, comprehensive, colorful, extensive, joyful, and downright encyclopedic.

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    - Eat well, burn fat, manage your weight long-term
    by Dr Michael Mosley
    £9.49

    Fast 800 Keto is a groundbreaking book by renowned author Dr Michael Mosley. Published in 2021 by Short Books Ltd, this book takes you on a journey into the world of ketogenic dieting. The book is a guide for those who want to lose weight, improve their health, and enhance their overall well-being. Dr Mosley, with his years of experience and knowledge, provides a comprehensive and easy-to-follow plan that combines the principles of the fast 800 diet with the benefits of a ketogenic lifestyle. This book is not just a diet plan, it's a lifestyle change. The author's unique approach to health and wellness makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in improving their diet and achieving their health goals. The book is well-written, engaging, and packed with useful information. It's a valuable addition to any health-conscious reader's collection. Published by Short Books Ltd, Fast 800 Keto is a testament to Dr Mosley's dedication to helping people live healthier and happier lives.

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    by Victoria Rosenthal
    £18.99

    Travel through the exciting culinary world of Final Fantasy XIV. Journey through the rich culinary landscape of Hydaelyn

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    by Ross Edgley
    £15.49

    The World's Fittest Cookbook is the latest masterpiece by the renowned author, Ross Edgley. Published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 6, 2022, this book is a must-have for fitness enthusiasts and food lovers alike. As you delve into its pages, you will discover a world of nutritious and delicious recipes designed to fuel your body and mind. Ross Edgley, known for his expertise in the fitness genre, has meticulously curated these recipes to ensure they are not only tasty but also beneficial for your health. The World's Fittest Cookbook promises to be more than just a cookbook, it is a guide to a healthier, fitter you. Don't miss out on this fantastic publication from HarperCollins Publishers.

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    - 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes
    by Carleigh Bodrug
    £20.49

    Plant-based eating doesn't have to be complicated! The delicious recipes in this easy-to-follow cookbook are guaranteed to keep you inspired and motivated.

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    - All my best 3-ingredient recipes and most-loved cakes and desserts
    by Eloise Head
    £16.99

    Fitwaffle's Baking It Easy by Eloise Head is a must-have for every baking enthusiast. Published in 2022 by Ebury Publishing, this book is a delightful addition to the world of cookbooks. As the title suggests, Eloise makes baking easy and fun, guiding you through each recipe with her expert tips and tricks. This book is a treasure trove of mouth-watering recipes that are simple to follow and perfect for all levels of home bakers. From classic cakes to innovative cookies, Eloise shares her passion for baking in every page of this book. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, Fitwaffle's Baking It Easy is your companion in creating delicious baked goods with ease. Don't miss out on this gem from Ebury Publishing, grab your copy today!

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    by Will Bulsiewicz
    £11.99

    Fix your health with fibre not fads - the instant New York Times bestsellerThe benefits of restrictive diets like paleo and keto have been touted for more than a decade, but as award-winning gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz, or 'Dr B', illuminates in this groundbreaking book, the explosion of studies on the microbiome show that elimination diets are in fact hazardous to our health. What research clearly indicates is that gut health is the key to boosting our metabolism, balancing our hormones and taming the inflammation that causes a host of diseases. And the scientifically proven way to fuel our guts is with dietary fibre from an abundant variety of colourful plants. As a former junk-food junkie, Dr B knows first-hand the power of fibre to dramatically transform our health and the good news is that our guts can be trained. Fibre-rich, real foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and legumes - start working quickly and maintain your long-term health, promote weight loss and allow you to thrive and feel great from the inside out.Fibre Fuelled is so much more than a health book: it's a step-by-step methodology to stop the misinformation caused by the diet industry and to show you the simple, science-backed process for a lifestyle that is effortless, sustainable and above all else transforms your health by optimizing your gut microbiome. With a 28-day jumpstart programme that includes menus, over 70 plant-fuelled recipes, essential advice on food sensitivities and detailed shopping lists, Fibre Fuelled offers the blueprint to start turbocharging your gut for lifelong health.

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    - Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Health
    by Dr Will Bulsiewicz
    £16.99

    The Fibre Fuelled Cookbook is an enticing culinary masterpiece penned by the renowned author, Will Bulsiewicz. Published in 2022, this book falls under the genre of health and cooking, offering readers an exciting journey into the world of fibre-rich foods. The book is a treasure trove of delectable recipes that not only tantalize your taste buds but also fuel your body with essential nutrients. Bulsiewicz, with his vast knowledge and expertise, guides you towards a healthier lifestyle through the power of fibre. The publication year, 2022, marks a significant milestone in the health and cooking genre, with the release of this book. Ebury Publishing, a renowned name in the publishing industry, has brought this gem to the readers, further enhancing its appeal. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a broad readership. The Fibre Fuelled Cookbook is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to a healthier lifestyle.

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    by Rene Redzepi
    £45.49

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    by Claire Saffitz
    £19.49

    A love letter to dessert by the New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person.

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    by David Zilber
    £25.49

    At noma - four times named the world's best restaurant - every dish includes some form of fermentation, whether it's a bright hit of vinegar, a deeply savory miso, an electrifying drop of garum, or the sweet intensity of black garlic. Fermentation is one of the foundations behind noma's extraordinary flavour profiles. Now Rene Redzepi, chef and co-owner of noma, and David Zilber, the chef who runs the restaurant's acclaimed fermentation lab, share never-before-revealed techniques to creating noma's extensive pantry of ferments.And they do so with a book conceived specifically to share their knowledge and techniques with home cooks. With more than 750 full-colour photographs, most of them step-by-step how-tos, and with every recipe approachably written and meticulously tested, Foundations of Flavor: The Noma Guide to Fermentation takes readers far beyond the typical kimchi and sauerkraut to include koji, kombuchas, shoyus, misos, lacto-ferments, vinegars, garums, and black fruits and vegetables. And - perhaps even more important - it shows how to use these game-changing pantry ingredients in 100 original recipes.Fermentation is already building as the most significant new direction in food (and health). With Foundations of Flavor: The Noma Guide to Fermentation, it's about to be taken to a whole new level.

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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