Tom Stobart’s award-winning Herbs Spices and Flavourings has long been recognized as the authoritative work on the subject. It is a truly amazing source of information covering, alphabetically over 400 different herbs, spices and flavourings found throughout the world and based on the extensive notes he made on his travels in 70 countries. Each entry carries detailed descriptions of the origin, history, magical, medicinal, scientific and culinary uses, together with a thorough assessment of tastes and effects of cooking, freezing and pickling. The author assigns the scientific, botanical, native and popular names for given plants and ingredients making exact identification easy and clearing up any confusions which may exist on differing countries’ names and usages. No other work in print has ever covered with such exhausting precision this important subject making this work of reference essential for all cooks, gardeners and horticulturalists.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm

Publication Date: 29-09-2017

Wayside Medicine is packed with practical information on the use of over 50 native plants as sources of herbal medicine. The countryside abounds with cures which really work and cost a fraction of over-the-counter commercial brands. Have the satisfaction of picking and making your own simple herbal medicine, which has worked for centuries. The authors of Wayside Medicine remind us of a cornucopia of nature’s healing plants which have somehow been forgotten. Here are clear instructions from a renowned professional herbalist on how to make your own remedies: teas, oils, tinctures, poultices and creams. Stunning colour pictures accompany all the plants, as well as a comprehensive index matching health problems to the right herbal cure.

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Pages: 224

Dimensions: 189 x 246 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2017

Eat and Stay showcases more than 120 outstanding international branding and interior design solutions for restaurants, bars, cafes, and food shops.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 216 x 292 mm

Publication Date: 26-04-2016

Food Trucks are something of an institution in American culture, and have been around for more than a century. These days there is a huge range of gastronomic treats available, dished up out of an incredible variety of vehicles – from caravans, station wagons and vans to trucks, buses... all decorated in their own distinctive and charismatic style. Each Food Truck can offer not just something to eat, but a complete gastronomic experience, 18 exclusive recipes full of creativity and good taste, an essential part of what these fabulous pop-up kitchens on wheels provide for their customers. Image and originality have become as important to the product as the food itself.

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Pages: 144

Dimensions: 220 x 150 mm

Publication Date: 20-03-2017

Caroline and Robin Weir's book is the biggest selling book on ICES that has ever been published. It is universally regarded as the bible on the subject. Since its first publication, over a decade of research and millions of calories went into the new edition which was published in 2010. Now for the first time since then the book is being issued in a paperback edition. The book has over 400 recipes covering ice creams, gelato, graniti, bombes, parfaits, instructions on making wafers, biscuits, punches, even ice creams for diabetics and vegans. All the recipes are written in the clearest terms in Metric, cup measurements and Imperial weights and measures. All techniques are described in the simplest terms and all your questions are covered in this comprehensive book. There are revelations, on the history of ice cream as well as the origin of the ice cream cone, plus dozens of new pictures and illustrations from the author's constantly expanding collection as well as a section on both penny licks and some hilarious soda fountain lingo. There is also a comprehensive section of the physics and chemistry of all ices as well as enough information to enable you to make almost anything into an ice. Should you want to go BIG on ice cream there is a section on equipment as well as a section on the chemistry and physics of ice cream and ices. If you have never tasted home-made ice cream, you are in for a revelation. If you have the previous book you are in for many inspired new flavours. These are not ice creams loaded with junk confectionery, these are pure unalloyed, straightforward ices, easily made from straight forward, easily obtained ingredients without additives. Everything for the beginner, the enthusiast the cook, the expert and the professional chef.

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Pages: 336

Dimensions: 210 x 249 mm

Publication Date: 01-06-2017

Enjoyment, hospitality, tradition, creativity, sustainability and joy of life these starting points were the inspiration for this book. The cooking of vegetables is treated with reverence in the lands that make up the rich and varied tapestry of the Middle East. The people depend on the grains and pulses, nuts, vegetables and fruits of the region for their daily food and Parvin Razavi has taken the fresh and varied cuisines of Iran, Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco and Turkey to create a beautiful vegan cookbook. Whether as a main course or for the traditional mezze, this book contains dishes that blend natural culinary delights from the various food cultures and combines them with contemporary approaches. Here are warm and spicy stuffed vegetables, cool and fragrant soups, delicate preserves, pilafs, breads, pickles, relishes and pastries. The varied cuisines of the Middle East provide a wealth of vegan recipes.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2017

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia is an original and fascinating cookery book which will provide stimulation to all the senses. The book won the Glenfiddich award and was first published by Grub Street in 2000, since when it has never been out of print, and is justly regarded as a classic. It is now re-issued in an updated and revised edition with colour photographs throughout.Persian cooking is one of the oldest and greatest cuisines of the world. It is refined, sophisticated, subtle yet distinctive, elegant and varied. Fruits, nuts, herbs and spices are combined with rice, fish and meat in combinations whose ancient influence can be found in the cooking of the Middle East, Spain and India.Persian cuisine is perfectly suited to today's style of eating - many of the dishes are vegetarian, and the marriage of sweet and savoury, such as grains and pulses stewed with fruit and spices, make for unforgettable meals. The sweetmeats and pastries are especially mouthwatering.

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Pages: 384

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2017

Takeout food is a booming business, with more and more restaurants providing not only in-house table service, but also dishes to be eaten elsewhere. However, providing suitable packaging for their food that allows diners to enjoy the restaurant experience at home represents a real challenge, for both restaurants and designers.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-06-2017

Gin is classic, classy and quintessentially British. It can be enjoyed on picnic blankets in summer with a slice of cucumber, or in dimly lit bars in a martini, shaken, not stirred. Bringing together a heady cocktail of timeless recipes, clever statements, trivia and quips from the world’s wisest and wittiest gin lovers, this book celebrates the glory of gin!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 13-07-2017

Have you ever experienced the heart-wrenching grief of a brownie stuck to its tin? Does the thought of separating egg yolks from their whites bring you out in a cold sweat? Do you dream of one day serving up a batch of fresh cookies, perfectly uniform in size? These and dozens of other baking dilemmas are solved with Baking Hacks, your trusty guide to making culinary creativity that little bit easier. Whether you’re a dab hand with a whisk looking for some time-saving hints, or a newcomer to the world of baking who wants simple ways to impress, this handy manual is packed with foolproof tips and nifty tricks to help you and your cakes rise to any occasion.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 125 x 175 mm

Publication Date: 12-10-2017