Food & Wine

This is Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world's most famous and infamous chef....

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"....

More than just a companion to the hugely popular Travel Channel show, No Reservations is Bourdain's journal of his far-flung travels.

Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history....

Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry shares an intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity.

Meat Eater chronicles Rinella’s lifelong relationship with nature and hunting through the lens of ten hunts, beginning when he was an aspiring mountain man at age ten and ending as a thirty-seven-year-old Brooklyn father who hunts in the remotest corners of North America....

In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more....

Nat's What I Reckon was the tattooed lockdown saviour we didn't know we needed, rescuing us from packet food, jar sauce and total boredom with his hilarious viral recipe videos that got us cooking at home like champions again....

Imagine the satisfaction of baking a perfect sourdough loaf right in your kitchen. "Mastering Sourdough Bread" makes this dream a reality, even for complete beginners. Have complex recipes and confusing instructions held you back?

A Really Big Lunch is shot through with Harrison's pointed aperçus and keen delight in the pleasures of the senses....

In We Are What We Eat, Alice Waters urges us to take up the mantle of slow food culture, the philosophy at the core of her life’s work....

Chez Panisse opened its doors in 1971. Founded by Alice Waters, the restaurant is rooted in her conviction that the best-tasting food is organic, locally grown, and harvested in ecologically sound ways....

Goose Island opened as a family-owned Chicago brewpub in the late 1980s. John Hall and his son Greg brought European flavors to America. Then, on March 28, 2011, the Halls sold the brewery to Anheuser-Busch InBev, which forced the industry to reckon with craft beer's mainstream appeal....

As dawn breaks on the farm, Helen Rebanks makes a mug of tea, relishing the few minutes of quiet before the house stirs. Within the hour the sounds of her husband, James, and their four children will fill the kitchen....

An “absolutely transformative” (People) culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family—sustenance and survival—from a chef, award-winning journalist, and daughter of a Holocaust survivor.

Working as a housekeeper was one of the most prestigious jobs a 19th and early 20th century woman could want - and also one of the toughest. A far cry from the Downton Abbey fiction....

Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs is part investigation into the cultural and culinary significance of hot dogs and part travelogue documenting a cross-country road trip researching them as they’re served today.

For Diana Henry's many fans, her evocative writing about places, people and food brings just as much pleasure as her delicious recipes. Around the Table is a selection of some of Diana's very best essays, handpicked from over two decades of her beloved cookbooks.

Jamie Goode brings his authoritative voice to the table once again to demystify the science behind what causes a good bottle of wine to go bad. By exposing the root causes of faults in wine, Flawless challenges us to rethink our assumptions about how wine should taste....

The world is enamored with Italy: its culture, art, food, and fashion, its beautiful landscapes, and famous cities-and, of course, its wine.

Enjoy the best herbs and spices from around the world! Whether you want to amaze your taste buds with incredible new flavors, discover how to easily use all the healing benefits of the world's best herbs and spices, or make meal times fun and exciting again, then be sure to get this book!

One More Croissant for the Road sees ‘the nation’s taster in chief’ Felicity Cloake embark on the trip of a lifetime, cycling 3,500km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes....

Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst....

From one of our most interesting literary figures, former editor of Granta and former fiction editor at The New Yorker, a sharp, funny, exuberant, close-up account of his headlong plunge into the life of a professional cook and "slave" to Mario Batali....

It’s not too bad if you bought the bottle for yourself and decided you hated it. But what if you bought a sweet red wine as a gift only to find out the recipient's tastes are different? That’s a decent portion of embarrassment right there....

Mitāhāra is a celebration of mindful eating, seasonal living, and India’s rich culinary heritage. It contains a collection of carefully curated nourishing, vegetarian recipes from Maharashtra and India’s western coast. Woven through the audiobook are Rujuta’s philosophy towards food, explorations of indigenous ingredients, and memories of cooking with her family and friends.

Everyone loves a good bottle of EVOO. That's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in case you didn't know. Olive Oil for Dummies is full of things you might not know about how to taste, buy, store, and use this incredible—and increasingly popular—oil.

The Jackfruit Chronicles is a heartfelt memoir that delves into the stunning flavours and captivating history of Bengali food while giving a voice to those individuals who introduced this cuisine to the United Kingdom. Beginning with the arrival of Shahnaz’s grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this book not only focuses on the author's family story but also the broader narrative of the Bangladeshi diaspora, their struggles and their quest for a better life in Britain.

Though the Torah prohibits eating pig meat, it is not singled out more than other food prohibitions. The pig has become a symbol for people to signal their Jewishness, non-Jewishness, or rebellion from Judaism. Starting with the Hebrew Bible, Jordan D. Rosenblum historicizes the emergence of the pig as a key symbol of Jewish identity, from the Roman persecution of ancient rabbis, to the Spanish Inquisition, to Shakespeare's writings, to modern memoirs of those leaving Orthodox Judaism.

Have you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean, or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. This book discusses each place-name that is concerned in some way with Scotch whisky, either as the name of the whisky itself, or as the name of the distillery.

Whether you're a student, a traveller or just want a hot lunch at work, this book tells you how you can cook without a stove, a fridge or a microwave — even without running water. Using simple household equipment you can learn how to make hot, healthy, and value-for-money meals easily and safely from fresh ingredients, for those times when you don't have access to a kitchen. From spaghetti bolognaise to poached eggs to home-made yoghurt, this book will open up a world of cooking which up until now was closed off to anyone without a kitchen.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh barbecue sizzling on the grill on a warm summer day. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or a first-time griller, the act of cooking outside with family and friends is an experience that creates lasting memories. This cookbook, Backyard BBQ Mastery, is designed to take your grilling skills to the next level. It’s packed with fresh recipes, simple techniques, and helpful tips that will make your next cookout a hit!

Coffee is more than just a beverage; it is a fixture in the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The first morning cup, afternoon pick-me-up, and after-dinner treat are just a few times of ours when we enjoy coffee. I know it’s tempting to run out to your local café and grab a cup of coffee, but making coffee at home has a few advantages too that most people tend to overlook. Better coffee at home is important for more than just convenience's sake. It’s about quality, control, savings, and the experience.

From minimalist cocktails to classic renditions, become the toast of the town who knows how to mix the perfect drink. This updated edition contains more than 400 classic and contemporary craft cocktail recipes, paired with exceptional writing and the authoritative voice of The New York Times.

"Keto on a Dime" is your guide to enjoying the benefits of the ketogenic diet without emptying your wallet. Packed with delicious, budget-friendly recipes, practical meal planning tips, and helpful resources, this cookbook makes low-carb living accessible and affordable for everyone. Learn how to shop smart, cook efficiently, and stay motivated on your keto journey without sacrificing flavor or your budget.

You eat three times a day. But do you know what you’re eating? From prehistoric fire pits to fast food assembly lines, Lunchtime is the story of how food evolved—then got hijacked. This isn't a diet book. It’s a history of what meals used to mean, and how we quietly traded them for convenience, branding, and shelf life. You’ll follow the breadcrumb trail through: Ancient kitchens and imperial banquets, factories, war zones, supermarkets, and drive-thrus. By the time you finish, you won’t just think differently about food. You’ll feel it.

Take the Guesswork Out of Healthy Eating with Deliciously Simple Mediterranean Recipes Tailored for Seniors! Are you ready to feel energized, reduce inflammation, and support a healthy heart without complicated diets or hard-to-find ingredients? Beginners Super Simple Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Seniors makes it easy to take control of your health with mouthwatering meals designed specifically for older adults. Packed with anti-aging nutrients, diabetes-friendly choices, and easy-to-follow 21-day meal plans, this book is your all-in-one guide to eating well without the overwhelm.

If you’ve ever wanted to live more sustainably, support your health naturally, or explore foraging with confidence, Wildcrafting Herbal Remedies and Natural Medicines is your trusted guide. Whether you're a curious beginner or a nature lover ready to go deeper, this hands-on book walks you through identifying, harvesting, and preparing wild herbs—safely, ethically, and with purpose. This isn’t just another herb book—it’s a practical, respectful path to wellness. Whether you live in the city or countryside, you’ll gain skills to reconnect with nature and care for your body, home, and community.

In these coming-of-age tales set on the Menominee Indian Reservation of the 1980s and 1990s, Thomas Pecore Weso explores the interrelated nature of meals and memories. As he puts it, “I cannot separate foods from the moments in my life when I first tasted them.” Weso’s stories recall the foods that influenced his youth in northern Wisconsin: subsistence meals from hunted, fished, and gathered sources; the culinary traditions of the German, Polish, and Swedish settler descendants in the area; and the commodity foods distributed by the government that made up the bulk of his family’s pantry.

Le ricette dei crostini tratte da "La scienza in cucina e l'arte di mangiar bene" di Pellegrino Artusi.