Food & Drink
Feast on an assortment of flavours in our Food & Drink section. From delicious cookbooks on cuisines across the globe to insightful commentaries on the cultural impact of gastronomy, here you’re sure to enrich your culinary repertoire. We have books perfect for aspiring chefs, passionate bakers and food lovers.
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Howard G. Buffett
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40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World
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"40 Chances" could resonate with you deeply if you're intrigued by real-world challenges and solutions. Howard G. Buffett offers a compelling narrative that blends personal experience with a committed vision. The stories in this book will likely inspire you with their mix of practical wisdom and humanitarian passion, especially if you're interested in sustainability or global issues.
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Garlic and Sapphires is Ruth Reichl's delicious and compulsively readable account of her experience undercover in her position as food critic for The New York Times. She throws back the curtain on the sumptuously appointed stages of the epicurean world to reveal the comic absurdity, artifice and excellence there, giving us (along with some of her favorite recipes and reviews) her remarkable reflections on role playing and identity.Reichl knows that to be a good restaurant critic you have to be anonymous, but when she signs up to be the most important restaurant critic in the country, her picture is posted in every four-star, low-star, and no-star kitchen in town. Managers offer cash bonuses for advance notice of her visits and roll out the red carpet whether she likes it or not. What's a critic in search of the truth to do?And so begin Reichl's "adventures in deception." She dons a frumpy blond wog and an off-season beige Armani suit, and on the advice of a friend—an acting coach with a Pygmalion complex—she starts to assemble her new character's backstory. She takes to the assignment with astonishing ardor, and thus Molly Hollis, the retired high school teacher from Birmingham, Michigan, nouveau riche from her husband's real estate speculation, is born. Molly is duly ignored, mishandled and condescended to by the high-power staff at Le Cirque. The result: Reichl's famous double review, first as she ate there as Molly and then as she was coddled and pampered on her visit there as Ruth, New York Times food critic.When restauranteurs learn to watch for Molly, Reichl buys another wig and becomes someone else, and then someone else again, from a chic interior decorator to an eccentric redhead on whom her husband—both disconcertingly and reassuringly—develops a terrible crush. As she puts on her disguises, she finds herself changed not just superficially but in character. She becomes Molly the school marm, Chloe the seductress, and Brenda the downtown earth mother—and imagine the complexities when she dines out as Miriam, her own mother. As Reichl metes out her critical stars, she gives a remarkable account of how one's outer appearance can influence one's inner character, expectations and appetites. She writes, "Every restaurant is a theater . . . even the modest restaurants offer the opportunity to become someone else, at least for a little while."
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This book is like a friend in tough times, not just for its culinary wisdom but for its soulful approach to cooking when resources are scarce. It’s a timeless piece that shows how cooking can be an act of resistance and celebration despite the odds. Anyone looking to be inspired in the kitchen, no matter the circumstances, will find M. F. K. Fisher's work a treasure trove of not only recipes but also comfort and creativity.
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Jany Fournier-Rosset
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Liguori
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From Saint Hildegard's Kitchen : Foods of Health, Foods of Joy
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From Saint Hildegard's Kitchen contains a collection of tasty and healthy recipes that are easy to follow. The book emphasizes the use of fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden, and the recipes are easy to adapt to a variety of dietary restrictions. The book also includes a brief biography of Hildegard and blessings from Saint Benedict. It would make a great gift for anyone interested in healthy and delicious cooking.
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Gordon Ramsay
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Harpercollins
Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends
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TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.
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Todd Matshikiza
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Chocolates for my wife
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Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"
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For food enthusiasts who enjoy reading courageous yet humorous stories about culinary adventures and the underbelly of the food industry, the Anthony Bourdain Omnibus would be a great read. Bourdain's storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and witty, and definitely an adventure from start to finish. Additionally, readers should expect to be taken on a culinary journey and experience some gastronomic shock factor as Bourdain explores cuisines from different parts of the world.
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Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
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Hachette
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A Tiger In The Kitchen - A Memoir Of Food And Family
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After growing up in the most food-obsessed city in the world, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan left home and family at eighteen for America--proof of the rebelliousness of daughters born in the Year of the Tiger. But as a thirtysomething fashion writer in New York, she felt the Singaporean dishes that defined her childhood beginning to call her back. Was it too late to learn the secrets of her grandmothers' and aunties' kitchens, as well as the tumultuous family history that had kept them hidden before In her quest to recreate the dishes of her native Singapore by cooking with her family, Tan learned not only cherished recipes but long-buried stories of past generations. A Tiger in the Kitchen, which includes ten authentic recipes for Singaporean classics such as pineapple tarts and Teochew braised duck, is the autobiography of a Chinese-Singaporean ex-pat who learns to infuse her New York lifestyle with the rich lessons of the Singaporean kitchen, ultimately reconnecting with her family and herself.
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Nigel Slater
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Eating For England - The Delights And Eccentricities Of The British At The Table
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This book would be a good read for anyone who is curious about British food culture and wants to explore it with a touch of humor and eccentricity. Nigel Slater, through his witty and engaging writing style, celebrates both the glories and the embarrassing moments of the British at the table. You'll find yourself immersed in a delightful journey that unravels the essence of British cuisine and its idiosyncrasies, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the rich food traditions of the British Isles.
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Marco Pierre White, James Steen |
Orion
The Devil in the Kitchen : The Autobiography
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This autobiography is perfect for food enthusiasts willing to explore the coming of age of a culinary outlaw. Marco Pierre White lays bare the life of this bad boy of the kitchen, his intense training with the best chefs in the country, and his eventual success. The book is marked with sizzling prose that is sure to enthrall anyone who wishes to dive into the world of cooking with a rebel.
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Unknown
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Bloomsbury
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A Cook's Tour : In Search of the Perfect Meal
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This book is a must-read for food enthusiasts who crave more than just recipes. Anthony Bourdain takes you on a wild ride across the globe, exploring diverse cultures and pushing culinary boundaries. With his signature wit and no-holds-barred approach, Bourdain reveals the raw and gritty reality of the food world while immersing you in mouthwatering descriptions that will leave you with a craving for more. Through his passionate and adventurous spirit, he shows us that food is not just nourishment, but a gateway to understanding the world. Prepare to have your taste buds tickled and your worldview expanded as you embark on this captivating culinary journey.
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Anthony Bourdain
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Bloomsbury
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No Reservations : Around the World on an Empty Stomach
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No Reservations is a must-read for Anthony Bourdain's fans, as it takes you on a journey around the world with him, offering a unique perspective on local dishes and cultures. The book's most distinctive feature is Bourdain's humorous commentary, which makes the reader feel like they're traveling alongside him. The stunning photos and mementos mixed in bring the experience to life, making it hard to put down.
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Julian Barnes
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Atlantic
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The Pedant in the Kitchen
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If you’ve ever found yourself more recipe-bound than a pretzel and ended up with something oddly inedible, "The Pedant in the Kitchen" will resonate with you. It’s a delightful ode to the trials and tribulations of those who take their cookbooks a bit too seriously, while offering solace through its humorous self-awareness. A perfect palate cleanser between those heavy, hearty meals.
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Anthony Bourdain
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Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"
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If you are a foodie who loves to explore different cuisines, "Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: Kitchen Confidential, A Cook's Tour" is a must-read for you. It takes you on a journey across different parts of the world where you get to experience unique, local dishes that you may have never heard of before. The book is written in an entertaining and witty storytelling style, which makes it a delightful read for anyone who is interested in culinary adventures.
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From the reinvention of French food through the fine dining revolution in America, Daniel Boulud has been a witness to and a creator of today's food culture. A modern improviser with a classical foundation (a little rock 'n' roll and a lot of Mozart, he'd say), he speaks with the authority that comes from a lifetime of preparing, presenting, and thinking about food-an ancient calling with universal resonance. In Letters to a Young Chef, Boulud speaks not only of how to make a career as a chef in today's world, but also of why one should want to do so in the first place. As he himself puts it, it is "a tasty life." The love of food and the obsession with flavors, ingredients, and techniques are the chef's source of strength, helping the young chef to survive and flourish during the long years of apprenticeship and their necessary sacrifices. Part memoir, part advice book, part cookbook, part reverie, this delicious new book will delight and enlighten chefs of all kinds, from passionate amateurs to serious professionals.
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Guo Yue, Clare Farrow |
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Music, Food and Love
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Imagine being swept into the narrow alleyways of Beijing, experiencing the Cultural Revolution not through the lens of cold history, but through the soulful combination of music and the comforting aromas of traditional cooking. 'Music, Food And Love' offers more than just a memoir; it's a sensory tapestry woven with the threads of a turbulent era, the resilience of a family, and the universal languages of melody and cuisine. The stories here, accented with family recipes, could awaken your sense of nostalgia and inspire a deeper appreciation for the simple yet profound pleasures of life.
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Stephanie Allexander
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Viking
Recipes My Mother Gave ME
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"My mother's most treasured possession was her mother's recipe book. As my mother's is mine, and mine is my daughter's. This is a lovely feeling." Three generations of recipes.
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Arrigo Cipriani
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Arcade
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Harry's Bar : The Life and Times of the Legendary Venice Landmark
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The anecdotal history of Harry's Bar in Venice, a meeting place for the rich and famous for sixty-five years, accompanies the autobiography of one of the founders of the bar, Arrigo Cipriani, from World War II through the present.
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Fabio Viviani, Annette Ward, Jacopo Falleni |
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Café Firenze Cookbook - Mangia & Bevi : Food & Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons
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Cafe Firenze Cookbook celebrates the best of Italian cuisine, coupling gourmet recipes by Top Chef Season 5 fan favorite Fabio Viviani with martini recipes by award-winning mixologist Jacopo Falleni. Viviani's recipes--the same that made him a top contender in the most popular cooking show currently on television--are healthy, easy to prepare, and incredibly tasty, and each one is paired with one of Falleni's fabulous and completely original drink recipes. Each chapter covers a different type of recipe (appetizers, pasta, fish, meat, and desserts), and each begins with Viviani's personal background with each type of food and contains anecdotes, history, garnish instructions, and tips for buying ingredients. Friends since the age of twelve in Florence, Italy, Viviani and Falleni are business partners in their popular Ventura county restaurant, Cafe Firenze Restaurant and Martini Bar, which brings Tuscan dishes and Florentine flair to Southern California. This incredible book of their authentic recipes from their home country will delight all Fabio Viviani's followers and fans, as well as anyone interested in Italian cuisine. Includes beautiful four-color photography by Antonio Busiello, whose work has appeared everywhere from National Geographic to Animal Planet , and a foreword by William Shatner, one of Viviani's biggest fans.
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Kerryann Dunlop
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Jamie's Food Tube: The Family Cookbook
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"Jamie's Food Tube: The Family Cookbook" is a great choice for families who want delicious and wholesome home-cooked meals without breaking the bank. Kerryann's no-nonsense approach and thrifty tips make the recipes accessible and easy to follow. The book offers a variety of classic comfort food recipes that are sure to please every member of the family. The standout feature of the book is its emphasis on budget-friendly ingredients that can be creatively used to make delicious and filling meals.
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Janet De Neefe
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Fragrant Rice : My Continuing Love Affair with Bali [Includes 115 Recipes]
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This memoir, peppered with authentic Balinese recipes, is a love letter to the food and culture of BaliWhen Janet De Neefe stepped off the plane in Bali in 1974, she felt an immediate connection to this island paradise. Though curious about Bali's culture, its warm people and its mouthwatering cuisine, she didn't expect to fall in love with a Balinese man and make a new life there. Now, years later, Janet and her husband have four children and run two of the most successful restaurants in Bali.In this delightful memoir, Janet shares entertaining stories of being 'gently shaped like warm rice for offerings' as she adapts to another culture and way of life. She offers insights into the ancient myths and rituals still alive in Bali today and passes on delicious recipes handed down through generations of her husband's family.Fragrant Rice shows how the love, hope and warmth that makes this island such a special place is still very much alive today.Family recipes included
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Nigel Slater
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Harper
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Eating for England : The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table
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This book would be a great read for those who are interested in British food culture, and those who enjoy reading personal memoirs. Nigel Slater's witty and humorous writing style would keep readers hooked from beginning to end. The book delves into various aspects of British food culture, such as dinner parties, funeral teas, Indian restaurants, dieting and eating whilst under the influence. With its light-hearted yet informative tone, this book is sure to leave readers both entertained and knowledgeable about the topic.
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