With over 200 authentic recipes, including 20 new recipes, for local specialities such as creme de noix and the famous cassoulets, Goose Fat & Garlic presents the entire repertoire of dishes from South-West France. Strang takes us chapter-by-chapter through regional delicacies, starting with the bas...
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At the crossroads of many civilisations, Provence has seen successive waves of migration and its cuisine reflects this rich and diverse history. It combines the exoticism of the Middle East with the rustic cosiness of French country cooking and the chic aperitif culture of the Riviera. Written by a...
Most of us have been wowed by the delights of French patisserie. Now Edd Kimber shows you how to recreate these recipes at home. With step-by-step photographs for basic pastry and icings, Edd guides you through the techniques, taking the fear out of a Genoise sponge and simplifying a croissant doug...
Saffron in the Souks is an exploration of the rich culinary offerings of Lebanon, from traditional home cooking to sizzling street food. The great civilisations of the ancient world used Lebanon as their commercial capital, and the food and culture of the country today reaches back to the Assyrians...
Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile. They can be used to create everything from simple home decorations and gorgeous gifts to unique centrepieces and decorative one-off bouquets, all made from the most basic and inexpensive materials. Suzi McLaughlin's step-by-step tu...
Traditionally served whenever family and friends gather together, smorgasbords have always featured crispbreads (knackebrod). This collection of simple, informal recipes brings smorgasbords up to date and includes dishes such as skagen (prawn salad), citrus and spice cured gravid lax, fried chanter...
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Life together in a bi-lingual relationship for Rachel and Jean-Christophe created many amusing miscomprehensions and often sheer bewilderment. How do you translate, 'Don't beat around the bush' and why does 'to be left high and dry' in English, become 'rester en carafe' in French? Excuse My French! ...
Bistro is robust soups and rustic salads, wine-scented stews, bubbling gratins and desserts from a grandmother's kitchen. This title presents 200 recipes that are inspired by the neighborhood restaurants of France, ranging from Leek, Potato and Bacon Soup to Madame Francoise Potel's Apple Tart. ...
Subdivided into hundreds of domaines, often family-run and sometimes covering no more than a few hectares, Burgundy can be offputtingly fragmented to wine experts. This guide includes descriptions of the microclimates of the region, important grapes and wine styles, as well as tips on buying, storin...
The national borders contain one of the most fertile swathes of land on the continent. All this makes for a food culture as fascinatingly distinct as it is startlingly delicious. Chef Yohanis takes the reader on a journey through all the essential dishes of his native country, along the way tellin...
Planting cut flowers brings that 'grow-your-own' excitement to a whole new level - being able to step out of the back door and pick a single stem for beside the bed or pull together a posy for a friend is a joy. In this beautifully designed book, brimming with inspirational photographs, Clare Nolan ...
Have you ever sent an email and then realised you've used the wrong kind of your ? Do you find yourself hoping for the best when writing loose or lose ? Are semicolons a mystery to you? Armed with Smashing Grammar , you'll be able to sharpen your writing skills and build your confidence witho...
They come from countries across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Vietnam, and are simple enough for every day and every cook. From dumplings and curries to stir-fries, each dish can be made in 30 minutes or less and has been created with nutrition, taste and affordability in mind. As...
Toblerone's legendary almond and honey triangular chocolate bar is loved the world over and sold everywhere, from international airports to local corner shops. This beautifully packaged, fabulously fun cookery book celebrates the versatility of this iconic chocolate bar (which comes in 10 differen...
Wild beers are the sourdough of the beer world, and Jaega Wise, head brewer at East London's Wild Card Brewery, is one of the UK's experts in this unusual and delicious type of beer. In this book she shares her tricks, tips and homebrew recipes, teaching you not only how to make beer, but also how...
Going vegan can be a daunting prospect. Many familiar foods and products are out of bounds, and it can be hard to know how to enjoy a healthy, tasty diet. In her new book, top vegan author Aine Carlin guides you through the process of adopting a vegan lifestyle, with tips on what to tell people abou...
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