Cooking

In her own words, here is the captivating story of Julia Child’s years in France, where she fell in love with French food and found her “true calling.” From the moment the ship docked in Le Havre, en route to Paris, in the fall of 1948, Julia had an awakening that changed her life. Soon...

‘All men should strive to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why’ Rick Stein's childhood in 1950s rural Oxfordshire and North Cornwall was idyllic. His parents were charming and gregarious, their five children much-loved and given freedom typical of the time. As he...

When Helen Lehndorf moves to the city after a childhood living off the land in rural Taranaki, she can't help but feel different from her peers and professors. She finds solace in long walks foraging weeds and plants along the river, but something inside her still longs for home....

Bloomsbury presents No Reservations by Anthony Bourdain, read by Nathan Osgood. A behind-the-scenes travel journal of the beloved chef's global adventures. More than just a companion to the hugely popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations is Bourdain's journal of his far-flung travels. The...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of Netflix’s MeatEater comes “a unique and valuable alternate view of where our food comes from” (Anthony Bourdain). “Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson, and a cooking...

NEW YORK TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! Dr. Mindy Pelz has helped millions of women worldwide embrace the health benefits of fasting. In Eat Like a Girl, she shows how to enhance your fasting lifestyle with over 100 delicious, nutrient-dense recipes designed specifically to support...

Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent...

Brought to you by Penguin. **AS SEEN ON ITV THIS MORNING** From the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, comes an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation Of all the ways to prepare food, fermenting is surely the most mysterious, miraculous...

Matty Matheson, star of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set On Life, reveals his favorite recipes and stories in a cookbook that his devoted fans have been waiting for. Matty Matheson is known as much for his amazing food as his love for life, positive mental attitude, and epic...

In this poignant, delicious memoir, American tax preparer and food writer Steve Hoffman tells the story of how he and his family move to the French countryside, where the locals upend everything he knows about food, wine, and learning how to belong. Steve Hoffman is a perfectly comfortable...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Miami Herald Newsday The Huffington Post Financial Times GQ Slate Men’s Journal Washington Examiner Publishers Weekly Kirkus Reviews National...

When your fiancé breaks up with you on your 49th birthday, what do you do? If you’re April May, you buy a huge Victorian home on a whim and open a tearoom featuring lace tablecloths, exotic teas, and dainty sandwiches....

A master chef shares the secrets to a delicious life, both at the dinner table and beyond. 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...

Bloomsbury presents Fermentation by Rachel de Thample, read by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Gabrielle Glaister. Winner of the Guild of Food Writers Specialist or Single Subject Award 2021 In Fermentation, Rachel de Thample shines a light on one of the oldest methods of preserving food, which...

The Organised Mum Method is the housekeeping bible that will completely revolutionise your home. Say goodbye to mess, clutter and weekends spent tidying and cleaning! Gemma Bray (aka The Organised Mum) is a firm believer that there is more to life than housework, and over the last decade she has...

Embark on a tantalising journey into the weird and wonderful world of fermentation. Dr Johnny Drain has spent his career exploring how fermentation has shaped the bodies we inhabit, the foods we eat and the world we live in. From making live yoghurt in his grandma’s kitchen, to fermenting...

'Magical, romantic, fantastique' MILLY JOHNSON 'A perfect Parisian fantasy every woman will love' KATIE FFORDE 'Wow, wow, WOW. Her best and most perfect book yet. I adored every word. Sublime, as always' JILL MANSELL 'The perfect weekend read. I was so captivated I didn't notice I was turning...

Written as a series of vignettes, this rewarding book recounts the life and adventures of respected writer Mary Fisher. Decades of travel through America and Europe supply the fodder for these tales, with wonderful details of the people, places, foods, and thoughts that have flavored her journey...

Bloomsbury presents Eat Better Forever written and read by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER In Eat Better Forever, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall gives you all the tools to improve your eating habits, and therefore your life — permanently. And to help it all happen...

Can April May find a killer? If not, she may end up in jail for murder....

There’s more to life than running a tearoom and baking tasty treats. As the weather cools and fewer tourists visit, April decides to explore a new hobby. At a painting class, she’s befriended by a group of women, and she’s enjoying having a social life....

April May is intrigued by the fog-shrouded lighthouse where a troubled woman lost her life a decade earlier. When the woman’s sister chooses to re-examine the past, secrets are revealed that threaten the peaceful town and its residents....

When our expectations are met and things go according to plan, we feel a sense of accomplishment; we feel safe, in control, and on track. But when life does not live up to our expectations, we end up with an Expectation Hangover.

*WINNER of an IACP COOKBOOK AWARD* New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman applies the principles of his innovative book Ratio—about the relationships of ingredients to each other—in this delightful back-to-basics cocktail book, sharing the simple recipes and fundamental techniques...

‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley ‘The Cosy Croissant Café is a delectable mix of laugh-out-loud moments, slow-burn attraction, and the kind of small-town charm that feels like a warm hug.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was such a gorgeous and cosy...

The Mediterranean diet has been voted by many scientists as one of the healthiest diets in the world. The pure reality of this diet plan is that it isn't something to be considered as a short-term fad diet plan. It is a lifestyle that is loaded with healthy habits, great food, and a substantial...

The Mediterranean diet is based on the eating habits of people living in the Mediterranean region and includes relatively high consumption of olive oil, vegetables, and fruits, along with moderate consumption of fish, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products. Mediterranean Diet will teach you...

Follow this former drug addict and world-class alcoholic turned into a professional chef—a cookbook with a haunted past. You have choices to make, and on most days, I made the wrong ones. It all began with attempting to cook something while high on a mixed cocktail of drugs and the creation I came up with for fellow partiers. This was my first real glimpse into the healing power of food. Marriage and kids were supposed to be my happily ever after. But the thing about addiction—whether it’s drugs, food, or even work—is that it doesn’t just disappear.

Get all the benefits of the Mediterranean diet without spending hours in the kitchen every day. The Mediterranean diet is the centuries-old secret behind the great health and longevity of Mediterranean people. Following the Mediterranean lifestyle offers many benefits, but our busy lives can...

Discover how to spend less time in the kitchen while still eating healthy keto dishes. If you're one of the thousands of people on a ketogenic diet, you already know and love all its benefits and the amount of energy a low-carb, high-fat diet can give you. Unfortunately, cooking healthy dishes...

Are you struggling to stay on the ketogenic diet because you don't have enough time to cook healthy dishes every day? Eating healthy takes time and isn't always convenient. What if there were a way to eat healthy, keto-approved dishes and enjoy the benefits of the keto diet without spending...

Discover how to save time and eat healthy dishes by cooking your meals in advance. Do you work a full-time job or have a busy lifestyle and find it difficult to prepare a healthy meal every day? Cooking takes time, and with our busy lives, not everybody can spend hours in the kitchen every day...

We all know that cooking the right dishes and constantly keeping track of macros can take a lot of time. If you love all the benefits of a keto diet but can't afford to spend hours in the kitchen every day, meal prepping is the solution you were looking for. In this book, you'll learn everything...

The Mediterranean diet is based on a variety of cuisine options rich in aromas, nutrients, and colors. It has been voted by many scientists as one of the healthiest diets in the world. The Mediterranean lifestyle comes from the eating habits of people who live in Italy and Greece. It is not a...

Meal prep should save time without making every meal taste the same. The answer is not simply cooking more food. It is preparing versatile components, storing them correctly, and adding fresh contrast when you serve them. Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook provides a component-based system for planned leftovers. Every recipe includes practical guidance for cooling, packing, freezing when appropriate, reheating, and keeping sauces or crunchy garnishes separate.