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'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' – Jay RaynerIt’s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin – and yet the Martini is now more popular than it’s ever been. What’s behind this simple drink’s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea…   In The Martini, award-winning journalist, Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favorite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century.   Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini’s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some of the world’s top mixologists.   Peppered with anecdotes from the drink’s rich history and Alice’s travels round the world in search of the ultimate recipe, The Martini voyages from the speakeasies of Tokyo and the dive bars of Brooklyn to the swankiest hotels of St James’s. Discover the best Martini to pair with oysters;  explore variations infused with olive oil, shiso and jasmine tea; find out why your most important tool is your freezer; and the real reason James Bond liked a shaken, not stirred, Martini.   If you don’t know what your perfect Martini looks like, then this book will help you find it. And if you do, then its mix of tips, tricks and trade secrets will almost certainly help you to improve it.   Crisply-designed and illustrated with stunning color photography, The Martini is a stylish, fun and fascinating guide to one of the cocktail world’s most enduring classics.

'Romy Gill conjures magic on the plate yet again. A deliciously versatile book that transports me back to my own mother’s kitchen. Easy to follow, written with verve humor and warmth and always a surprise. Another masterclass…' – Nikesh Shukla 'There’s a freshness and openness about Romy Gill’s books… and this love letter to India is more fresh air... an enticing mix of recipes and stories.' – Sheila Dillon'Romy’s Punjabi and Bengali roots come together in this book to create her most vivid, unique and delicious version of home.' – Minnie Driver Step into the heart of India's vibrant culinary heritage with Romy Gill's India. Renowned chef Romy Gill takes you on a charming journey through her ancestral kitchens in the Bengal and Punjab region, where she discovered the true essence of home-cooked Indian cuisine. In this beautiful cookbook, Romy shares over 70 of her beloved family recipes, each a testament to the flavors that define her childhood. From the iconic Butter Chicken, a beloved staple in every Indian home, to the delicious simplicity of her Masala Omelette, Romy invites you to savor the authentic tastes of India without the fuss. As well as recipes, Romy imparts her culinary wisdom and invaluable tips to help you craft curries with confidence in your own kitchen. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, every dish is designed with the home cook in mind, ensuring that your journey into Indian cuisine is as delightful as it is delicious. With recipes that caters to every palate, offering a diverse range of recipes, including vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian options, Romy's warm and engaging narrative will guide you through the intricacies of Indian cuisine, allowing you to create mouthwatering meals that evoke the comforting flavors of home.

What does one do in lockdown during the modern world's worst global pandemic? With limited shopping trips and ingredients available, but a burning desire to eat healthier, Ken Knight took to the kitchen and keyboard to create, test and document over 100 easy-to-follow plant-based recipes. The meat-free (fish allowed), gluten-free, dairy-free (butter allowed, are you crazy?) and sugar-free creations inside go from appetizers to desserts to leave both your mind and palate completely satisfied. In this volume, Knight continues to weave in common-sense cooking and life tips, just as in his first book, Lefty Loosey Righty Tighty. Prior to the pandemic, the author also penned a personal account of a life filled with fear and anxiety in Thru The Blue and Happy Too with useful tips then - and even more so now - on how to overcome and carry on with a happy life.

This book is the first publication to systematically describe the phenomenon of Victorian children's vegetarianism and its representations in literature and culture. It will appeal to researchers of vegetarianism and veganism, human-animal relations, childhood studies, children's literature, periodical studies and Victorian studies.

Do you know what's in your drink? Which grains go into your favorite Bourbon? What makes an artisanal Tequila? Or why molasses-based rum is so different in flavor from its sugarcane juice counterpart?In ​Spirits Distilled, San Francisco World Spirits judge and spirits educator Nat Harry travels the world from Oaxaca and Islay to Okinawa and Louisville to showcase elixirs from the ground up-3/4from the raw ingredients and skilled hands that form the backbone of the world's most popular (and underappreciated) spirits. Filled with maps, photos, infographics, and bottle and cocktail recommendations.

"There are seven essential things in life: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea." So goes the ancient Chinese proverb. So far, so familiar, perhaps ... but Handa Cheng is keen to change our perception of Chinese food, and shed light on a cuisine that is rich and varied, with unique ingredients, techniques and traditions. In this comprehensive guide, Handa introduces the vastly different culinary regions of this immense country and their speciality dishes, from Mouth-watering chicken to Mapo tofu to Yu Xiang eggplant. From luxurious imperial fair to frugal vegetarian recipes of buddhist monks, Handa distils 5000 years of history and food culture into 14 simple chapters, with easy, fresh recipes that are packed with "good to know" tips and memories of his childhood in Wenzhou.Step-by-step recipes help you learn the essentials, while 35 illustrated chef's tips and techniques uncover key ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Feature pages get to the heart of each chapter: tofu as a blank page, the infinite possibilities of an egg, Chinese food and herbal medicine, street food and dining out, and even the ceremonial practice of tea-drinking. In The Guide to Chinese Cooking, Handa explores taste, texture, and spice to recreate authentic family dishes that are well-balanced and seasonal - all with an emphasis on everyday cooking and eating.

Make the most of your air fryer with 75 recipes for delicious, easy, and affordable baking. Easier, quicker, cheaper, healthier - the air fryer has revolutionised the way we cook - and now bake! With recipes for brownies and buns, cookies, cobblers and cupcakes, layer cakes and traybakes, and even soda bread and focaccia, this is the complete guide to baking in your air fryer.Whether you're looking to save time or money, want to make your treats healthier, or simply looking for new recipes to try in your air fryer, baking has never been easier with these inspiring and impressive recipes.

Your comprehensive guide to artisanal bread making.

Craft exquisite pizzas with this elegantly bound cloth-covered book featuring the best recipes from around the globe, expert techniques, and stunning photography.

Solve the kids' birthday cake dilemma with 30 achievable, affordable and amazing-looking cake hacks from internet sensation Tigga Mac!If you need inspiration and instruction, look no further than Tigga Mac's Cake Hacks from the Aussie cake artist adored across social media. From frogs to mermaids, sandcastles to ice-cream trucks, you're sure to find something your little one will LOVE in this colourful collection of cake creations with its six themed chapters:- Whimsical and Wonderful- Farmyard Friends- Tracks, Wheels and Automobiles- Slimy Scales, Teeth and Tails- Creepy, Kooky and All Things Spooky- True Aussie DelightsAnd no baking skills (or big budget) needed! You can make these creations with affordable shop-bought sponge cakes or homemade ones. Simply follow Tigga's step-by-step decorating instructions from start to finish, all accompanied by clear photography and a full-page shot of the finished cake to guide you. The hacks are graded easy, medium and hard, so you can choose one that suits your skills, time and ambitions. And for the more challenging cakes, QR codes will lead you to follow-along video tutorials to help you on your path to birthday cake glory!Tigga is loved by millions for her joyful energy, easy-going vibe and down-to-earth creativity. Written with longtime friend and business partner, Katie Scoble, Tigga has designed this book with parents and caregivers in mind to make the process of creating a celebration cake straightforward, foolproof - and fun!Okie Dokie - let's CAKE!

When this book was first published, the word "vegan", as the description of a diet completely without animal products (like milk, cheese, eggs) was hardly familiar in common parlance. Today "The Animal-Friendly Cookbook - On the Way to Nature" is a classic among the countless vegan cookbooks newly published. It demonstrates that the step toward an animal-friendly diet is really not so big. Filled with countless tricks and tips for a delicious and tasty meatless cuisine, this cookbook shows that cutting out meat isn't so difficult, and these recipes make a lifestyle change easy to put into practice in daily life...

Scotland is renowned for its rich tradition of baking. In this sequel to The Scottish Vegan Cookbook, you will find all the recipes you might need for making vegan versions of classic Scottish bread, biscuits, fruit loaves, tarts and cakes.

Discusses the basic mechanisms of therapy-based oxidative damage and categorization of nutritional antioxidants. It covers the sources of antioxidants as well as their extraction and quantification and effectiveness of bioactives and antioxidant-based therapies for specific health issues.

We all love sweet treats, but how can we get the best and most satisfying flavours every time?Discover 80 deceptively simple recipes bursting with the flavours you love. MasterChef finalist Alexina Anatole specialises in perfectly balanced recipes that offer new exciting twists on internationally beloved classics to upgrade all of your favourite dishes With recipes exploring 10 different shades of sweetness - from the warm and comforting sweetness created with brown sugar, to the richness of bananas & plantain and the zingy fresh sweetness of strawberries and peaches - you'll find something to suit every palate for every occasion. From bold breakfast options to tasty everyday snacks, easy and refreshing frozen desserts and show-stopping cakes, discover new favourites such as:Banana & Sesame Souffle Pancakes Breakfast Croissant Pudding with Anise Pears Strawberries and cream cake Pear Sorbets with Frozen Roquefort No-Churn Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Mango, Coconut and Lime Celebration Cake

The next book in the Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook series, from Sunday Times bestselling author and star of Channel 5's primetime TV, Air Fryers Made Easy, Clare AndrewsAir fryers are about cooking so much more than just chips and, with their minimal use of oil and speedy cooking times, are perfect for cooking healthy, fresh and delicious food in a flash. This next book in the Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook series has health at its heart and features all you need to cook your beloved air fryer meals the healthy and nutritious way. Featuring 80 delicious, low-calorie recipes that are packed with nutrients, this book will help you serve up healthy, delicious dishes for every occasion, from simple midweek dinners to weekend lunches and brunches and even lighter versions of your favourite desserts and sweet treats, including a photograph and full nutritional breakdowns for each recipe.

A hands-on, practical guide to the most modern and up-to-date home brewing ingredients, equipment and processes.

Cooking for one doesn't mean you have to compromise on quality. Frying Solo is the ultimate air fryer cookbook; perfect for anyone wanting to cook healthy and balanced meals, without the fuss of using a traditional oven.

The volume looks at health-promoting properties in functional foods and beverages as well as nutraceuticals. Some health issues that considered in conjunction with these foods and nutraceuticals include oxidative stress, obesity, pharyngitis, low cognitive concentration among others.

Bake your way around the world with the ultimate collection of 300 irresistible, authentic, and delicious cookie recipes from nearly 100 countries Whether enjoyed at breakfast, with afternoon tea, on holidays, or as a late-night snack, cookies are a universally beloved treat. In Crumbs, food writer, recipe developer, and self-confessed baking obsessive Ben Mims takes home cooks on a delicious tour across countries and cultures, presenting a sweet and satisfying guide to crumbly, crunchy, chewy desserts - from Snickerdoodles, Date-Filled Maamoul, and Almond Macaroons to Cardamom Biscuits, Italian Waffle Cookies, and Okinawan Brown Sugar Shortbread.Organized geographically, Crumbs is chock-full of old-world and modern classics, and intriguing local recipes from more than 100 countries. Each begins with a fascinating origin story, followed by clear, step-by-step instructions and notes on regional variations.Beginners will appreciate Mims's introduction to essential equipment, ingredients, and techniques such as shaping, rolling, and slicing, while bakers of all skill levels will find inspiration in the bounty of recipes, each carefully tested and perfected for home kitchens. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, the book features gorgeous photographs and special icons designating dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes, as well as approachable, easy-to-make options that come together in 30 minutes or less.Recipes include: Chocolate-Glazed Elisenlebkuchen, Danish Pepper and Spice Cookies, Egyptian Stuffed Eid Cookies, Filipino Powdered Milk Shortbreads, French Macarons, Icelandic Gingerbread, Malaysian Milky Cashew Cookies, Nigerian Coconut Macaroon Balls, Pakistani Cumin Seed Cookies, Portuguese Biscoitos, Puerto Rican Guava and Almond Thumbprint Cookies, Rugelach, Spanish Almendrados, Shrewsbury Biscuits, Speculaas, Sri Lankan Crunchy Sugar Cookies, Syrian Sesame and Pistachio Cookies, Thai Rolled Wafer Cookies, Venezuelan Shortbread Cookies, and Welsh Griddled Currant Cookies, plus international variations on wedding cookies, Christmas cookies, and other sweet treats for special celebrations.

Experience Africa's vibrant food culture with 120 recipes from the continent's most exciting culinary voices Meet the culinarians who are setting the new African table. James Beard Award-winning author Alexander Smalls presents a vibrant library of home cooking recipes and texts contributed by 33 chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, cooks, and writers at the heart of Africa's food movement.Organized geographically into five regions, The Contemporary African Kitchen presents 120 warm and delicious dishes, each beautifully photographed and brought to life through historical notes, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful serving suggestions.Home cooks will discover a bounty of diverse, delicious dishes ranging from beloved classics to newer creations, all rooted in a shared language of ingredients, spices, and cooking traditions. Learn to make Northern Africa's famed couscous and grilled meats; Eastern Africa's aromatic curries; Central Africa's Peanut Sauce Stew and Cocoyam Dumplings; Southern Africa's fresh seafood and street food; and Western Africa's renowned Chicken Yassa.With text contributions from experts including Pierre Thiam, Selassie Atadika, Anto Cocagne, Coco Reinarhz, and Michael Adé Elégbèdé, the essay and recipe contributors to this ground-breaking survey are at the heart of the food movement of Africa, making it an essential addition to every cook and food lover's library.Inviting, instructive, accessible, and exciting, The Contemporary African Kitchen brings the conversation about Africa's cuisine into homes around the world.Chefs and countries featured: Zein Abdallah (Uganda); Agatha Achindu (Cameroon); Eric Adjepong (Ghana); Ikenna Akwuebue Bobmanuel (Nigeria); Clara Kapelembe Bwali (Zambia); Akram Cherif (Tunisia); Agness Colley (Togo);  Moustafa Elrefaey (Egypt); Arnaud Gwaga (Burundi); Mohamed Kamal (Egypt); Kudakwashe Makoni (Zimbabwe); Dieuveil Malonga (Republic of Congo); O'miel Moundounga (Gabon); Mwaka Mwiimbu (Zambia); Joseph Odoom (Ghana); Forster Oben Oru (Cameroon); Thabo Phake (South Africa); Mostafa Seif (Egypt); Mogau Seshoene (South Africa); Sifo Sinoyolo (South Africa); Mame Sow (Senegal); Sophia Teshome (Ethiopia); Pierre Thiam (Senegal); Roze Traore (Côte d'Ivoire); Matse Uwatse (Nigeria); Alfonso Videira (Angola); Nana Araba Wilmot (Ghana); Rubia Zablon (Kenya); Farida Zamradje (Morocco).

Inspire children to read, learn, and cook their way around the world with this vibrant collection of authentic recipes and fascinating food facts

An exquisite collection presenting 100 Persian home-cooking recipes and stories from one family collection When Leila Heller's mother, Nahid Taghinia-Milani came to the United States in 1979, she brought her recipes with her. Persian Feasts features Iranian delicacies from Iran in a dazzling tapestry of textures and aromas, from Shiraz in the south to Tabriz in the north.This exquisite collection of 100 dishes includes hearty stews, saffron-infused rice dishes, succulent kebabs, and delicate rosewater desserts - each one telling a story that is steeped in tradition and has been passed down from generation to generation. Unexpected ingredient combinations create distinctive tastes and aromas to every dish - from a simple Herb Frittata to a comforting Eggplant, Walnut & Pomegranate Stew to a delicately perfumed Cardamom and Rose Water Pudding. This highly personal book for home cooks - including family stories, historical accounts of food culture, recipe origins, and celebratory menus - is a feast for the senses, celebrating an abundance of spectacular food prepared with seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and fragrant spices. Beautiful specially commissioned food photography captures the bounty of this vibrant cuisine.

BBC radio presenter’s practical guide to living your best life without alcohol.  The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcoholis the best friend for anyone looking to cut down and give up alcohol. Funny, full of warmth and inspiration, it’s the go-to guide to saying no to gin o’clock.