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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Explore Barcelona
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For the traveler with a heart for exploration and architecture, "Explore Barcelona" is your compass to the city's soul. With its curated routes, you'll feel like a local, weaving through the iconic Sagrada Familia to hidden art treasures, with the bonus of gastronomic and shopping tips. Each page whispers a rich history, merging the traditional with modern innovation, offering more than just a guide—it's your entry ticket to the vibrant life of Barcelona.
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This book is perfect for busy individuals who want to eat healthy but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The recipes are easy to follow and incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables for maximum nutrition. The unique feature of this book is the use of claypot cooking, which helps to retain the flavor and nutrients of the ingredients. The expert authors, Peter Teo and Wilson Tan, bring decades of culinary experience and knowledge to this book, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to eat well and stay healthy.
Lonely Planet Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary
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Venturing to Portugal soon? This Lonely Planet phrasebook is your travel buddy for bridging language gaps. Not just phrases, but a cultural compass, helping you decode menus, chat with locals, and understand the quintessence of saudade. It's practical, pocket-sized assurance that you won't just be a tourist, but a respectful and engaged traveler.
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Alex Guarnaschelli
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The Home Cook : Recipes to Know by Heart: A Cookbook
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Recommendation: The Home Cook is a perfect cookbook for foodies wanting to add diversity to their mundane weekday meals. The book contains simple recipes using bold ingredients like miso paste and harissa. With classics like roast chicken and new favorites like Glazed Five-Spice Ribs, this book is a one-stop-shop for everyday cooking that's creative and sophisticated. Alex Guarnaschelli's experience and the recipes' inclusivity give it a modern and distinctive edge that cookbook enthusiasts will appreciate.
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Anthony Bourdain
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A Cook's Tour
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Anthony Bourdain, life-long line cook and bestselling author of "Kitchen Confidential", sets off to eat his way around the world. But being Anthony Bourdain, this was never going to be a conventional culinary tour. Bourdain heads out to Saigon where he eats the still-beating heart of a live cobra, and travels deep into landmined Khmer Rouge territory to find the rumoured Wild West of Cambodia (Pailin). Other stops include dining with gangsters in Russia, a medieval pig slaughter and feast in northern Portugal, the Basque All Male Gastronomique Society in Saint Sebastian, rural Mexico with his Mexican sous-chef, a pilgrimage to the French Laundry in the Napa Valley and a return to his roots in the tiny fishing village of La Teste, where he first ate an oyster as a child. Written with the inimitable machismo and humour that has made Tony Bourdain such a sensation, "A Cook's Tour" is an adventure story sure to give you indigestion.
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Nigella Lawson
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Hachette
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Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast
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This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style. The cookbook is all of the delicious foods Nigella is known for but the emphasis is on fast, really fast! This is for everyone who loves good food, but just doesn't have time or patience at the end of the day for a long, drawn-out cooking session. More than 130 recipes!
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Samuel Fromartz
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In Search Of The Perfect Loaf : A Home Baker's Odyssey
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"An invaluable guide for beginning bakers."— The New York Times An irresistible account of bread, bread baking, and one home baker’s journey to master his craftIn 2009, journalist Samuel Fromartz was offered the assignment of a to travel to France to work in a boulangerie. So began his quest to hone not just his homemade baguette—which later beat out professional bakeries to win the “Best Baguette of D.C.”—but his knowledge of bread, from seed to table.For the next four years, Fromartz traveled across the United States and Europe, perfecting his sourdough in California, his whole grain rye in Berlin, and his country wheat in the South of France. Along the way, he met historians, millers, farmers, wheat geneticists, sourdough biochemists, and everyone in between, learning about the history of breadmaking, the science of fermentation, and more. The result is an informative yet personal account of bread and breadbaking, complete with detailed recipes, tips, and beautiful photographs.Entertaining and inspiring, this book will be a touchstone for a new generation of bakers and a must-read for anyone who wants to take a deeper look at this deceptively ordinary, exceptionally delicious handmade bread.
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Anthony Bourdain
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A Cook's Tour
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"A Cook's Tour" is a must-read for any food lover with a sense of adventure. Anthony Bourdain takes readers on a journey across the world, where he experiences unconventional culinary practices, meets diverse characters, and provides a unique perspective on global food culture. His distinctive voice and audacious persona shine through in his storytelling, making for an entertaining and informative read.
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The Perfect Scoop Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments
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If you've got a sweet tooth craving adventure, 'The Perfect Scoop' is your culinary passport. David Lebovitz doesn't just give you recipes; he's sharing a masterclass in flavor that turns your kitchen into an artisanal ice cream shop. Imagine spooning through a bowl of Mojito Granita or savoring the sophisticated twist of Pear-Pecorino Ice Cream. This book is an invitation to explore and indulge in the craft of ice cream making, where the pairing possibilities and taste sensations are endless.
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How Food Works : The Facts Visually Explained
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This book could be a great read for health-conscious individuals who want to expand their knowledge of nutrition with easy-to-understand information. The book's use of infographics and colorful images make the information easily digestible, while its investigation of food claims from a biological perspective provides readers with a deeper level of understanding. The book covers a range of topics including superfoods, diets from around the world, food intolerances, and the social and economic implications of food choices. Overall, How Food Works is an indispensable nutritional guide suitable for both young and old.
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Jeni Britton Bauer
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home has a unique advantage of using high-quality, natural ingredients that make for unforgettable flavors. The book presents an array of seasonal ice creams, sorbets and other frozen desserts. It is perfect for those who are looking to experiment with unique flavors and who appreciate high-quality ingredients. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is an excellent read for those who want to get inspired and creative in their home kitchens.
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Jay Rayner
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Penguin
The Ten (Food) Commandments
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Imagine sitting down to a meal that's as thought-provoking as it is delicious. That's what Jay Rayner offers in his book. It isn't just a set of rules; it's a conversation starter, sprinkled with humor and grounded in the visceral pleasure of eating. If food is your religion, Rayner might just be your prophet.
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The Forest Feast
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The Forest Feast could be a good read for someone who is looking for creative vegetarian recipes that are easy to follow. The book's unique feature is that it requires only a few ingredients, which makes it a good fit for busy individuals who still want to maintain a healthy diet. The book has beautiful watercolor illustrations that add to its allure, and the recipes themselves are quite creative, such as eggplant tacos with brie and cilantro and rosemary shortbread. The Forest Feast is perfect for food lovers who want to try something new but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
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The Fast 800 : How to combine rapid weight loss and intermittent fasting for long-term health
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The Fast 800 is a great read for individuals who are seeking a flexible dieting approach to achieve healthy weight loss. Dr. Michael Mosley combines the latest science on fasting with low-carb Mediterranean-style recipes in this book. The book is highly flexible, allowing readers to choose how intensively they want to follow the program. The book offers an effective way to lose weight, improve mood, and reduce blood pressure, inflammation, and blood sugars.
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Mireille Guiliano
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French Women Don't Get Fat
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French Women Don't Get Fat is a must-read for anyone looking to adopt a healthier relationship with food. Mireille Guiliano breaks down the secrets of the French diet with practical tips and personal anecdotes. Her emphasis on finding balance and pleasure in your meals sets this book apart from traditional diet guides. It's perfect for those who want to enjoy their meals without sacrificing their health.
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Nigella Express
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Her bestselling book (with all the recipes from the tv series), available for the first time in paperback.The Domestic Goddess is back and this time it's instant - here are fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas, effortless entertaining and simple scrumptious meals.
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Dan Barber
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The Third Plate : Field Notes on the Future of Food
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The Third Plate could be a good read for foodies and environmentally conscious individuals. Barber offers a new way of thinking about food that can ensure sustainable farming and healing the land while enjoying delicious meals. The book presents an integrated system of vegetable, cereal, and livestock production, where we are responsible for what we choose to cook for dinner. The book is both enlightening and empowering, leaving readers with a sense of connection to the food on their plate and the planet.
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Michael Ruhlman
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The Making of a Chef : Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute of America
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A must-read for foodies interested in culinary education. The book dives into the precise and frantic world of culinary arts, exploring the intricacies of the profession. Ruhlman's passion and attention to detail make this memoir vivid and compelling, making it a must-read for foodies and aspiring chefs alike.
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Primal Endurance : Escape chronic cardio and carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast!
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Book recommendation: Primal Endurance could be a great read for anyone tired of the traditional approach to endurance training. With its emphasis on primal lifestyle principles, the book offers a refreshing alternative to the usual carbohydrate dependency and stressful training patterns. Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns, both experienced endurance athletes, guide readers through a comprehensive approach that includes intuitive training, balanced rest and recovery, and primal-aligned eating. By embracing this method, readers can expect to not only improve performance and reduce body fat, but also experience a more enjoyable and sustainable approach to endurance pursuits.
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Nigella Lawson
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Tamar Adler, Alice Waters |
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An Everlasting Meal : Cooking with Economy and Grace
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"An Everlasting Meal" is a must-read for those who value sustainable cooking and appreciate the philosophy of minimally wasting food. This book is an excellent resource for learning how to cook delicious meals while being mindful of the economy and gracefulness of food preparation. The author offers practical tips on how to cook with leftover ingredients, expand the life of perishables, and prepare simple yet tasty meals that nourish not just the body but also the soul.
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Louisette Bertholle, Julia Child, Simone Beck |
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol.1
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking is not just a cookbook, it's a holy grail for culinary enthusiasts. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn to cook like a true French chef, with its rich and detailed explanations of traditional French techniques and recipes. Julia Child's writing style is engaging and instructional, making the book a pleasure to read in addition to its practical use as a kitchen reference. Overall, a must-read for anyone looking to take their cooking skills to the next level.
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The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry : Love, Laughter, and Tears in Paris at the World's Most Famous Cooking School
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The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry is a delightful memoir that will leave you wanting to pack your bags and head to Paris for a culinary adventure. Kathleen Flinn takes readers on a journey through the highly competitive and intense world of Le Cordon Blue culinary school. With rich, vivid descriptions of Paris and its culinary delights, this book offers a glimpse into a world few people get to experience. The book's most unique feature is its ability to balance humor and drama, making it a captivating read for foodies and travel enthusiasts alike.
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101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (Revised and Updated) : 4th Edition
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This book is perfect for whisky enthusiasts who are looking to expand their knowledge of whisky. Ian Buxton picks an eclectic selection of whiskies that you should try in order to complete your whisky education. The author helps you navigate the marketing hype and gets straight to the point, recommending old favorites as well as new and lesser-known distilleries. Overall, it is a must-read book for whisky connoisseurs looking to explore the world of whiskies.
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The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique
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"The Bar Book" is perfect for those who want to up their cocktail game. With step-by-step instructions and over 60 recipes, this book will teach you the essential techniques of bartending and mixology from a renowned bartender. From choosing the right ice to garnishing your drinks, this book covers everything you need to know to make the perfect cocktail. Users will find this book helpful and essential in their bartending journey.
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David Lebovitz
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The Sweet Life in Paris : Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing - City
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From the New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen and L'Appart, a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city and after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he finally moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood. But he soon discovered it's a different world en France .From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with—and even understand—this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien ? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything.Once you stop laughing, the more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar–Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha–Crème Fraîche Cake, will have you running to the kitchen for your own taste of Parisian living.
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Mocktail Party
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"Mocktail Party is a perfect guide for those who want to enjoy party drinks without the harmful effects of alcohol. With a variety of recipes featuring all-natural ingredients and minimal sugar, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The book also offers valuable information on sustainable mixology and tips on how to order mocktails at bars and restaurants. Whether you're hosting a party or attending one, this book is sure to impress your guests and provide a great time."
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Michael Ruhlman
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Ratio : The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
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Ratio by Michael Ruhlman could be a great read for those who want to master cooking with minimum resources. Ruhlman uses ratios to explain the core of cooking, making recipes simpler and more precise. With thirty-three ratios and suggestions for variations, Ratio provides a starting point to create a thousand different variations of delicious dishes without a recipe. The book distills dishes to their essence, using a few simple techniques and even fewer ingredients, making cooking more accessible, enjoyable, and satisfying for professional and home cooks alike.
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Allison Day
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Whole Bowls : Complete Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Meals to Power Your Day
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"Whole Bowls" by Allison Day offers over fifty nutritious and delicious recipes that can be customized to fit any dietary restrictions or taste preferences. The "Whole Bowl Formula" makes it easy to build your own satisfying and nourishing bowl meals. The creative and visually appealing recipes include Mediterranean Pasta with Arugula, Peas, Yellow Tomatoes, and Feta, Carrot Cake Bowls with a Cream Cheese Dollop and Candied Carrots, and Southern Cheddar Grits with Tomatoes, Kale, and Black Beans. This cookbook is perfect for anyone looking for easy and nutritious meal ideas that can be enjoyed any time of day.
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Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook
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Jamie Oliver's cookbook is a comprehensive guide to every stage of Christmas cooking. It features classic recipes for every part of Christmas dinner, veggie alternatives, genius ways to use up leftovers, and even recipes for edible gifts and Christmas cocktails. It's an excellent choice for anyone hosting Christmas who wants to cook up a festive feast with mouth-watering classics.
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Cook with Jamie : My Guide to Making You a Better Cook
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Cook with Jamie is a complete guide for anyone who wants to cook tasty meals from scratch. Jamie Oliver shares his knowledge on the right kitchen equipment, recognizing and cooking different cuts of meat, and how to shop for the best ingredients. The book includes easy-to-follow recipes for starters, mains, and desserts, such as the warm Smoked Bacon and Jerusalem Artichoke Salad and the Bread and Butter Pudding with Marmalade Glaze and Cinnamon and Orange Butter. With Jamie's help, you can improve your cooking skills and enjoy delicious homemade meals.
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Rick Warren, Daniel G. Amen, Mark Hyman |
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The Daniel Plan : 40 Days to a Healthier Life
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This book is great for individuals who are interested in adopting healthy habits that will not only transform their physical well-being but also deepen their faith. The Daniel Plan offers a unique approach that highlights the importance of faith, food, fitness, focus and friends. The book provides practical tips on how to incorporate healthy choices into daily life and also includes biblical principles for health. With guidance from both fitness and medical experts, The Daniel Plan offers a comprehensive and sustainable approach to living a healthy lifestyle.
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The Science of Good Cooking : Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen
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In this radical new approach to home cooking, we use science to explain what goes on in the kitchen. Unlike other food science books, we make a direct and practical connection between the science and the cooking. We divide the book into 50 core principles, support them through detailed yet friendly explanations, bring them alive with color illustrations and inventive experiments, and reinforce them through recipes that put the principle to work. At Cook's Illustrated, we've been asking why in the kitchen for over 20 years and often find our answers in science. We believe good science makes great food and that understanding basic science will make you a great cook.
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Joy of Cooking
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The bestselling 75th Anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking—the book Julia Child called “a fundamental resource for any American cook”—restores the voice of the original authors and many of the most beloved recipes from past editions and includes quick, healthy recipes for the way we cook today. Look for a new, revised edition of JOY with 600 new recipes coming in November 2019! A St. Louis widow named Irma Rombauer took her life savings and self-published a book called The Joy of Cooking in 1931. Her daughter Marion tested recipes and made the illustrations, and they sold their mother-daughter project from Irma's apartment. Today, nine revisions later, the Joy of Cooking—selected by The New York Public Library as one of the 150 most important and influential books of the twentieth century—has taught tens of millions of people to cook, helped feed and delight millions beyond that, answered countless kitchen and food questions, and averted many a cooking crisis. Ethan Becker, Marion's son, led the latest version of JOY, still a family affair, into the twenty-first century with the seventy-fifth anniversary edition that draws upon the best of the past while keeping its eye on the way we cook now. It features a rediscovery of the witty, clear voices of Marion Becker and Irma Rombauer, whose first instructions to the cook were “stand facing the stove.” Recently, Ethan’s son, John Becker, and John’s wife, Megan Scott, joined the JOY team, where they oversee the brand’s website (TheJoyKitchen.com) and all social media for JOY. They spearheaded the creation of the bestselling Joy of Cooking app, available for iPhone and iPad. JOY remains the greatest teaching cookbook ever written. Reference material gives cooks the precise information they need for success. New illustrations focus on techniques, including everything from knife skills to splitting cake layers, setting a table, and making tamales. The 75th Anniversary edition also brings back the encyclopedic chapter Know Your Ingredients. The chapter that novices and pros alike have consulted for over thirty years has been revised, expanded, and banded, making it a book within a book. Cooking Methods shows cooks how to braise, steam, roast, sauté, and deep-fry effortlessly, while an all-new Nutrition chapter has the latest thinking on healthy eating—as well as a large dose of common sense. This edition restores the personality of the book, reinstating popular elements such as the grab-bag Brunch, Lunch, and Supper chapter and chapters on frozen desserts, cocktails, beer and wine, canning, salting, smoking, jellies and preserves, pickles and relishes, and freezing foods. Fruit recipes bring these favorite ingredients into all courses of the meal, and there is a new grains chart. There are even recipes kids will enjoy making and eating, such as Chocolate Dipped Bananas, Dyed Easter Eggs, and the ever-popular Pizza. In addition to hundreds of brand-new recipes, this JOY is filled with many recipes from all previous editions, retested and reinvented for today's tastes. This is the JOY for how we live now. Knowing that most cooks are sometimes in a hurry to make a meal, the JOY now has many new dishes ready in thirty minutes or less. Slow cooker recipes have been added for the first time. This JOY shares how to save time without losing flavor by using quality convenience foods such as canned stocks and broths, beans, tomatoes, and soups, as well as a wide array of frozen ingredients. Cooking creatively with leftovers emphasizes ease and economy, and casseroles—those simple, satisfying, make-ahead, no-fuss dishes—abound. Especially important to busy households is a new section that teaches how to cook and freeze for a day and eat for a week, in an effort to eat more home-cooked meals, save money, and dine well. As always, JOY grows with the times: The 75th Anniversary edition of JOY boasts an expanded Vegetables chapter, including instructions on how to cook vegetables in the microwave, and an expanded baking section, Irma's passion—always considered a stand-alone bible within the JOY. This all-purpose anniversary edition of the Joy of Cooking offers endless choice for virtually every occasion, situation, and need, from a ten-minute stir-fry on a weekday night to Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Corn in the backyard, or a towering Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Fudge Frosting and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. JOY will show you the delicious way just as it has done for countless cooks before you. The span of culinary information is breathtaking and covers everything from boiling eggs (there are two schools of thought) to showstopping, celebratory dishes such as Beef Wellington, Roast Turkey and Bread Stuffing, and Crown Roast of Pork. Happy Anniversary, JOY! Happy Cooking.
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Michael Pollan
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Penguin
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Cooked : A Natural History of Transformation
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Cooked by Michael Pollan is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in the transformative power of cooking. Pollan's investigation of the four classical elements - fire, water, air, and earth - will change the way you think about food. From learning how to grill with fire, cook with liquid, bake bread, and ferment cheese and beer, Pollan's experiences will inspire you to get back into the kitchen. Cooked argues that cooking is a powerful act of self-reliance that can help make the American food system healthier and more sustainable. With practical lessons and an investigation of the social and ecological relationships that cooking involves, Cooked is a must-read for anyone interested in food and its transformative power.
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Lyn-Genet Recitas
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Balance
The Plan : Eliminate the Surprising Healthy Foods That Are Making You Fat--And Lose Weight Fast
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New York Times bestselling author and cutting-edge nutrition expert Lyn-Genet Recitas reveals the surprising truth behind the "healthy" foods that cause weight gain and provides personalized meal plans for rapid weight loss. Carbs and portion sizes are not the problem when it comes to weight loss, contrary to popular belief. Foods that are revered by traditional weight loss programs, such as turkey, eggs, cauliflower, beans, and tomatoes, may be healthy in a vacuum, but when combined with each person's unique chemistry, they can cause a toxic reaction that triggers weight gain, premature aging, inflammation, and a host of health problems including constipation, migraines, joint pain, and depression. Lyn-Genet's groundbreaking 20-day program helps readers finally unlock the mystery behind what does and does not work for their individual bodies. With detailed meal plans, recipes, and effective, personalized advice, you will discover how to: Lose a half a pound a day while enjoying generous servings of foods you love Identify your hidden trigger foods that are causing weight gain and inflammation, among other symptoms Build a personalized healthy foods list that promotes rapid weight loss Avoid feeling bloated, tired, or unhealthy again! Feel better, look better, and be empowered by the knowledge of what truly works best for your body!
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Neal D. Barnard
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Grand
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The Vegan Starter Kit : Everything You Need to Know about Plant-Based Eating
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Leading medical authority Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, shows you how to put the power of a vegan diet to work with an easy, step-by-step approach.Many are looking to adopt a more healthful diet but may have questions, How do I plan a vegan meal? Is protein an issue? How do I make it work if I don't cook? Which are the best choices at restaurants?In The Vegan Starter Kit Dr. Neal Barnard, perhaps the world's most respected authority on vegan diets, answers your questions and gives you everything you need to put vegan power to work. You'll learn how to ensure complete nutrition, and get quick-reference charts for calcium sources, tips for modifying your favorite recipes, and examples of quick and easy meals. Everything you need for permanent weight control and dramatically better health is presented.The Vegan Starter Kit also includes information on healthy eating in childhood, pregnancy, and other stages of life, and a complete set of basic meals, holiday feasts, snacks, among many other features.
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Always Hungry? : Beat cravings and lose weight the healthy way!
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This book would be a good read for someone struggling with weight and constantly feeling hungry. Always Hungry presents a structured plan to re-programme fat cells, tame hunger, boost metabolism and lose weight. The author debunks the calorie myth and explains the scientific reasoning behind our struggle with overweightness.
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Lindsay S. Nixon
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Benbella
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Happy Herbivore Light & Lean : Over 150 Low-Calorie Recipes with Workout Plans for Looking and Feeling Great
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Happy Herbivore Light & Lean is an excellent choice for those who want to lose weight without compromising on taste. With its easy-to-follow workout plans, delicious plant-based recipes, and practical tips to live a healthier life, this book is perfect for people who want to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The best part about this book is that it contains recipes that are free from oils, processed foods, and diet chemicals. This cookbook is ideal for anyone who wants to eat healthily and improve their overall well-being.
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Kate Benjamin, Jackson Galaxy |
Tarcherperigee
Catify to Satisfy : Simple Solutions for Creating a Cat-Friendly Home
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Catify to Satisfy is a must-read for cat owners struggling with litter box issues or furniture destruction. Jackson Galaxy and Kate Benjamin offer unique DIY design projects that can bring harmony back into your home. This book stands out for its creative problem-solving strategies and heartwarming stories of cats and their guardians.
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Steven R. Gundry
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Harper
The Plant Paradox : The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain
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- This book is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they are eating healthy but still struggling with weight gain and health issues. Dr. Gundry exposes the danger of a common plant-based protein called lectin, which is found in many foods we consider healthy. His clinically proven program detoxes the cells, repairs the gut, and nourishes the body, offering simple hacks and delicious lectin-free recipes. Get ready to redefine your understanding of healthy eating and transform your health.
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Tom Sandham, Ben McFarland |
Kyle
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The Thinking Drinkers Almanac: Drinks For Every Day Of The Year
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This book is an entertaining and informative guide for those who enjoy exploring the world of drinks. With a drink recommendation for every day of the year, it provides a fascinating mix of history, cultural anecdotes, and delicious recipes. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or curious about trying new flavors, The Thinking Drinkers Almanac is a delightful companion that offers a daily dose of interesting facts and surprising stories to enhance your drinking experience. Cheers to a year filled with boozy fun!
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Anne Drayton, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin |
Penguin
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The Physiology of Taste
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First published in 1825, this book is a brilliant treatise on the pleasures of eating and the rich arts of food, wine, and philosophy, written by a famed French gastronome. This edition includes recipes.
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Nigella Lawson
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Hachette
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Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast
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This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style. The cookbook is all of the delicious foods Nigella is known for but the emphasis is on fast, really fast! This is for everyone who loves good food, but just doesn't have time or patience at the end of the day for a long, drawn-out cooking session. More than 130 recipes!
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Neal D. Barnard M.D., Miki Duisterhof, Chloe Coscarelli |
Atria
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Chloe's Kitchen : 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way
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Chef Chloe's cookbook offers readers a fresh approach to vegan cooking, making it accessible to all by crafting vegan versions of classic comfort foods and adapting popular international dishes such as Chinese, Indian, and Mexican dishes. With her easy-to-follow recipes, even non-vegans can enjoy delicious plant-based meals and baked goods, making it perfect for anyone looking to explore veganism or simply expand their culinary repertoire.
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Chrissy Teigen, Adeena Sussman |
Clarkson
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Cravings: Hungry for More : A Cookbook
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After the extraordinary success of Cravings, Chrissy Teigen comes back with more of her signature wit and take-no-prisoners flavor bombs.Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen…and life. It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary: recipes for quick-as-a-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter, healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly. And it will have you hungry for more.
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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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Daryl Lim Wei Jie, Ann Ang, Tse Hao Guang |
Landmark
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Food Republic: A Singapore Literary Banquet
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"Food Republic" could be a good read for someone who wants to explore Singaporean food culture through literary works like poems, fiction, and non-fiction. This anthology features more than one hundred literary explorations of the country's food and food culture. It explores the love and hate for food, from the making and eating of food, to the sale and hawking of it, and the effects of its consumption and deprivation. The book showcases Singaporean food culture through different lenses, which provides a unique and insightful experience for the readers.
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Dave Asprey, J.J. Virgin |
Rodale
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The Bulletproof Diet : Lose up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life
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This book is the ultimate guide to transforming your body and mind through the power of hacking. Discover how to shed excess pounds effortlessly while boosting your energy levels and mental clarity. With unconventional strategies like skipping breakfast and eating healthy fats, you'll be on your way to a leaner, stronger, and more focused version of yourself. Say goodbye to traditional diets and hello to a life of optimal health and performance. Get ready to upgrade your life with The Bulletproof Diet.
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Lew Bryson, David Wondrich |
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Tasting Whiskey
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Tasting Whiskey is an authoritative guide that explores the world of whiskey beyond just drinking. It covers the history, different types of whiskey, and provides a step-by-step guide on how to taste it. Readers looking to deepen their appreciation and understanding of this classic spirit will find this book to be a great resource. The book includes cocktail recipes and food pairings as well, making it a complete and practical guide for whiskey lovers.
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Here at Thryft, our Food & Drink section offers a chance for you to explore new recipes, or the rich histories of your favourite dishes. Whether it’s perfecting a particular cuisine, or understanding the intricacies of a vintage wine, our collection can open the door to culinary adventures. Here, no matter if you’re a novice or an enthusiast, you can find something to inspire you in your kitchen.
We stock an extensive and diverse range of cookbooks, from cookbooks on global cuisines to cookbooks for specific diets. Here you’ll find everything you need to master new recipes.
You can find our vegan / vegetarian cookbooks here!
Yes, we do! You can find at Thryft recipe books on cakes, ice-creams, cookies and a variety of mouth-watering desserts.
Yes! We've got collections from Jamie Oliver and Martha Stewart, household names you can draw inspiration from!