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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 Those Chic French Women Eat All That Rich Food And Still Stay Slim
    by Anne Barone
    £9.49

  • by Jeff Berry
    £8.99

  • - The Complete Guide - 40 Delicious Recipes, 7-Day Diet Meal Plan, and 10 Tips for Success
    by Rockridge Press
    £8.99

    The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners is a health-focused book penned by Rockridge Press. Published in 2013 by Callisto Media Inc., this book falls squarely in the genre of diet and nutrition. As the title suggests, it's an introductory guide to the Mediterranean diet, a popular eating plan known for its heart health benefits and focus on plant-based foods. The book provides a comprehensive look at the principles of this diet, offering practical tips and recipes to help beginners transition to this healthy lifestyle. The author, Rockridge Press, is well-known for producing accessible, user-friendly health and diet books, and this publication is no exception. If you're looking to make a change in your eating habits and improve your health, The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners is a great place to start.

  • - 150 Smoothie Recipes Including Smoothies for Weight Loss and Smoothies for Good Health
    by Callisto Publishing
    £9.49

    The Smoothie Recipe Book, penned by the acclaimed Mendocino Press, is a culinary treasure that will take your taste buds on a delightful journey! Published in 2013 by Callisto Media Inc., this book is a must-have for any smoothie enthusiast or health-conscious individual. This enticing book falls under the genre of cookbooks and is written in a way that is both informative and easy to follow. The Smoothie Recipe Book offers a wide range of delicious recipes that are perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diet in a fun and tasty way. With its engaging content and easy-to-follow recipes, this book is a testament to Mendocino Press's ability to turn a simple smoothie into a gastronomic delight. So, don't wait any longer! Grab your copy of 'The Smoothie Recipe Book' today and let Callisto Media Inc. guide you on a smoothie-making adventure like no other.

  • by G. A. Escoffier
    £27.99

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    £16.49

    Originally published in 1937 by the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild, Café Royal Cocktail Book compiled by William J Tarling offers a rare glimpse into the wide array of drinks offered in London bars between the two world wars.Tarling, head bartender at the Café Royal during had two goals. He wanted to extend this resource to consumers. He also wanted to raise funds for the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild Sickness Fund and the Café Royal Sports Club Fund. Thus, he drew from the recipes previously compiled for Approved Cocktails, and added more of his own. He also collected many more original recipes from his contemporaries. The result was an outstanding and timely book. It did more than gather recipes, it captured a boom time in the history of cocktails, glass by glass. Sadly, there was only one printing and it became an unobtainable rarity, locking away a time capsule of drinks and knowledge.Reproduced in collaboration with the UKBG, Exposition Universelle des Vins et Spiritueux, and Mixellany Books, this facsimile edition unlocks that knowledge for a new generation of consumers and bartenders around the world. Within these pages are some of the earliest known recipes for drinks made with tequila and vodka as well as memorable concoctions made with absinthe and other recently revived ingredients-an essential addition to every cocktail book library.

  • by G. A. Escoffier
    £26.99

  • - Delicious & Easy Raw Food Recipes for Dehydrating Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Pancakes, Crackers, Breads, Granola, Bars & Wraps
    by Kristen Suzanne
    £7.99

    Living a Raw vegan lifestyle does NOT require dehydrating, which is why Kristen Suzanne's EASY Raw Vegan recipe books -- other than this one -- rarely call for dehydrating. But if you own a dehydrator, or if you are trying to decide whether or not to buy one, then this book is for you. There are SO many fun and interesting things you can do with dehydrating Raw foods, such as making breads, crackers, wraps, pancakes, granolas, plant leathers (fruit roll-ups, etc.), seasonings, and much more. You can also intensify flavors, add cooked-like textures to your Raw foods, and even serve warm dishes with the food's nutritional integrity totally intact! This book is a great, thorough, and comprehensive introduction to dehydrating for people who are curious about the subject. It's also a must-have for Raw food enthusiasts who want to experience the full range of experiences in the Raw food cuisine. This Raw food vegan recipe book includes: SPECIAL OFFER: 10% OFF EXCALIBUR DEHYDRATORS & ACCESSORIES Dehydrating Fundamentals Recommendations on Which Dehydrator to Buy 55 recipes, including: 19 Using Fruits & Vegetables 5 Using Nuts & Seeds 12 Pancakes, Crackers, Breads & Wraps (Includes Kristen's famous Raw Maple Syrup for your pancakes!) 13 Special Dehydrated Ingredients A "Raw Basics" introduction to Raw food (with 6 basic "must have" recipes) for people who are new to the subject. Also includes links to food photographs at Kristen Suzanne's Web site, KristensRaw.com.

  • - Delicious Meals from Madagascar
    by Jill A Donenfeld
    £8.49

  • by Hilary Roberts & Steve Hickey
    £22.49

    The relationship between vitamin C and health is controversial. Double Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling, argued that ascorbate could prevent or cure heart disease, stroke, cancer and infections. Conventional experts disagreed, disparaging supplements in favour of fruits and vegetables. This book presents a new model, describing the action of vitamin C in health and disease. It demonstrates conclusively that the establishment has misinterpreted the evidence, potentially resulting in epidemic levels of avoidable disease. The dynamic flow model explains the current results and points the way for future experiments. Vitamin C supplementation could eradicate many diseases. In pharmacological doses, it could cure the major killers of the industrialised world. Failure to test these ideas may condemn countless people to chronic illness and premature death.

  • - A Cookbook for People
    by Karl Wurf
    £12.49 - 15.99

  • by Maria del Carmen Asquerino-Frey
    £14.99

  • by William J Hincher
    £13.49

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    - A Terroir Reader
     
    £27.99

    The concept of terroir is one of the most celebrated and controversial subjects in wine today. Most will agree that well-made wine has the capacity to express "somewhereness," a set of consistent aromatics, flavors, or textures that amount to a signature expression of place. But for every advocate there is a skeptic, and for every writer singing praises related to terroir there is a study or a detractor seeking to debunk terroir as a myth. Wine and Place examines terroir using a multitude of voices and multiple points of view--from science to literature, from winemakers to wine critics--seeking not to prove its veracity but to explore its pros, its cons, and its other aspects.

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    - 110 Recipes for Flavorful, Foolproof Dishes (Including Desserts!), Plus Test-Kitchen Tips and Strategies: A Cookbook
    by Editors of Martha Stewart Living
    £17.49

    Cook it slow, cook it smartLeave it to the experts at Martha Stewart to figure out the best ways to use this favorite appliance. The 110 recipes in this book make the most of the slow cooker's assets (low heat, hands-off cooking), while also uncovering its hidden potential. Readers will find that they can not only braise cuts of meat until meltingly tender and let soups and stews simmer away untended, but also gently poach fish, cook up creamy scalloped potatoes, and bake a perfect cheesecake. This book has everything home cooks need to maximize flavor and make life a whole lot easier.

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    by Erik Verdonck
    £23.99

    A guide to show you around the most beautiful breweries and beer trails in Belgium, including tips for tourists.

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    - A Comprehensive Culinary Approach Using Traditional Techniques and No-Waste Methods
    by Rachael Mamane
    £21.99

    A comprehensive guide to culinary stocks and broths for passionate home cooks and chefs.

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    by Jay Nutt
    £17.99

    Entry-level sous vide cookery book which takes its cue from professional chefs to take the guesswork out of slow water bath cooking in vacuum-sealed bags.

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    by Sue Quinn
    £18.99

    An informative and sumptuously illustrated guide to the best places to buy mouthwatering fast foods and drinks from hawkers and vendors in the major cities of the world.

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    - More than 100 delicious recipes to fuel your running
    by Anita Bean
    £14.99

    More than 100 tempting recipes to fuel your runningWhether you're training for a marathon, a half-marathon, an ultra-distance event or just looking to improve your parkrun time, what you eat makes all the difference.This is the ultimate nutrition guide and cookbook for runners, packed with easy, delicious recipes and practical eating advice on how to prepare for 5k, 10k, half-marathons, marathons and ultra-races. Find out what to eat before, during and after your running sessions to get the most out of your training, with additional guidance on hydration, supplements and how to optimise recovery from injury. Enjoy more than 100 easy-to-prepare recipes - including breakfasts, salads, main meals, vegetarian main meals, desserts and snacks - all nutritionally balanced to help you go the extra mile and achieve your running goals.

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    - Simple Recipes to Make Your Own Ciders, Perries, Cysers, Shrubs, Fruit Wines, Vinegars, and More
    by Emma Christensen
    £14.99

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    - A guide to the ancient art of making cultured foods
    by Holly Davis
    £15.49

    Fermented foods may have an ancient history but they are experiencing something of a renaissance right now. Holly Davis shows us it's easy to incorporate some homemade fermented foods in your lifestyle, if you know how.

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    - Healthy Recipes to Love, Share and Enjoy Together
    by Ella Mills (Woodward)
    £18.99

    Healthy recipes to love, share and enjoy together.

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    by Team Twisted
    £8.99

    With over 1 billion video views and counting, the smash-hit online food channel TWISTED has rescued countless viewers from the dreaded mealtime apocalypse. Now you too can step into the light with this collection of TWISTED's most foodgasmic creations.

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    by Erik Lars Myers
    £11.49

    CAMRA'sHome-Brewing Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip problems in the bud - and, better still, to avoid them in the first place.

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    - Why We Need Animal Fats for Health and Happiness
    by Sally Fallon Morell
    £16.99

    Bestselling author Sally Fallon Morell explains why fat is essential for good health - and the next big health fad - and helps readers add vital animal fats into their everyday diet.

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    by Simon Rogan
    £25.49

    Revered as a chef throughout the culinary world, Simon Rogan has a brilliant reputation for artistry, innovation and excellence, and is renowned for the talent, vision and clarity of ethos he brings to his different restaurants.

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    - The Art of Taking Tea
    by Laduree
    £21.99

    Ladur¿is an iconic Parisian luxury patisserie founded in 1862, home to the world-renowned double-macaron, invented by Pierre Desfontaines, grandson of the founder, in 1930. They are to this day the best known macarons in the world ¿ selling fifteen thousand every day.

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    - Delicious Thai Food to Facilitate Drinking and Fun-Having Amongst Friends A Cookbook
    by Kris Yenbamroong
    £23.49

    If you love to eat Thai food, but don’t know how to cook it, Kris Yenbamroong wants to solve your problems. His brash style of spicy, sharp Thai party food is created, in part, by stripping down traditional recipes to wring maximum flavor out of minimum hassle. Whether it’s a scorching hot crispy rice salad, lush coconut curries, or a wok-seared pad Thai, it’s all about demystifying the universe of Thai flavors to make them work in your life.   Kris is the chef of Night + Market, and this cookbook is the story of his journey from the Thai-American restaurant classics he grew eating at his family’s restaurant, to the rural cooking of Northern Thailand he fell for traveling the countryside. But it’s also a story about how he came to question what authenticity really means, and how his passion for grilled meats, fried chicken, tacos, sushi, wine and good living morphed into an L.A. Thai restaurant with a style all its own.

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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