Food & Drink
Feast on an assortment of flavours in our Food & Drink section. From delicious cookbooks on cuisines across the globe to insightful commentaries on the cultural impact of gastronomy, here you’re sure to enrich your culinary repertoire. We have books perfect for aspiring chefs, passionate bakers and food lovers.
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Kitchen Confidential
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If you're keen on a no-holds-barred journey through the highs and lows of the culinary scene, "Kitchen Confidential" is an addictive read. Bourdain's brutally honest account gives foodies and casual readers alike a taste of the real heat in the kitchen. It's gritty, witty, and full of forbidden behind-the-scenes flavors that make it as savoury as it is scandalous.
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Kitchen Confidential Annotated Edition: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
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This isn't just a book; it's a backstage pass to the high-stakes world of cooking that could only come from someone like Anthony Bourdain. It's raw, witty, and sprinkled with a dash of scandal. If you're someone who savors a tell-all that serves up a side of laughter with insights into the grit behind the glamour, "Kitchen Confidential" is a dish you won't want to miss.
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Stealing Buddha's Dinner
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If you're intrigued by stories of cultural identity and the immigrant experience, "Stealing Buddha's Dinner" could resonate with you. The author, Bich Minh Nguyen, uses the yearning for American junk food as a powerful symbol for her deeper hunger to fit in during her 1980s Midwestern childhood. This memoir is not just about the assimilation into a new culture but also a tender, humorous, and poignant journey of self-discovery and the universal quest for acceptance.
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"Stealing Buddha's Dinner" is a relatable journey of cultural assimilation and the quest for identity, especially if you've ever felt like an outsider trying to fit in. Bich Minh Nguyen's experiences growing up in the Midwest are infused with the universal longing for belonging—a narrative sweetened with the nostalgic flavors of the 1980s that might just resonate with your own childhood yearnings.
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If you're someone who enjoys a mix of dessert-laden nostalgia and corporate drama, "Sweet Memories, Sweet Success" might just be your cup of tea. Kate Cheah serves up an inspiring story that blends the rich, indulgent flavors of starting a confectionery business with the satisfying crunch of rising to the top. It's a memoir that could resonate with entrepreneurs and sweet-toothed dreamers alike, offering a taste of what it takes to build something from the ground up and see it flourish.
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Toujours Provence
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If you're longing for a getaway, "Toujours Provence" will mentally transport you to the lavender fields and sunbathed villages of the French countryside. Peter Mayle's wit and descriptive prowess bring out the essence and humor of Provencal life, making you feel as if you're tasting that rich truffle or sipping pastis beside quirky locals. It's a literary vacation that promises laughter and a delightful exploration of sensory pleasures.
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Entertaining With Margaret Fulton
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Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger
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"Toast" is a banquet for anyone who cherishes the deep connection between food and memory. It's beautifully penned, relatable, and poignant, taking you back to the tastes of your own childhood in a way that's both comforting and bittersweet. Whether you're a food lover or just nostalgic for the simplicity of youth, Slater's keen observation of life through the lens of meals is sure to resonate.
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Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights Recipes for Every Season, Mood, and Appetite
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If you cherish the satisfaction of a meal that tingles your taste buds without tipping the scales, "Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights" could be your culinary companion. Sophie Dahl translates her zeal for food into recipes that harmonize indulgence with health, and her seasoned storytelling adds the perfect garnish to this flavorful collection. It's a book that brings both the seasons and your moods to your table.
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The Man Who Ate the World: In Search of the Perfect Dinner
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If food is your passion and travel your dream, Jay Rayner's "The Man Who Ate the World" could be your next favorite read. The book is a delightful blend of humor and gastronomic fervor as Rayner takes you on a global journey through the highs and lows of dining extravagance. His quest to find the perfect meal is not just a feast for the stomach but also a banquet for the mind, as it's peppered with fascinating insights and witty anecdotes that can make you both chuckle and salivate.
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Nigel Slater
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"Toast" by Nigel Slater is for anyone who understands that food is not just sustenance, but a vessel for memories and emotion. Slater's writing style brings warmth and vulnerability to the story of his upbringing, enveloping the reader in the vivid tableau of 1960s England through his culinary lens. Your senses will sharpen as Slater's personal journey through food evokes your own reflections of family, love, and growth.
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Alex Prud'Homme, Julia Child |
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My Life in France
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My Life in France is an inspiring and engaging memoir, detailing how Julia Child, the beloved American chef, discovered her passion for French cuisine and became a renowned chef and TV personality. The book is not just a story about food, but also about discovering a new culture and making a home in a foreign country. It is a must-read for anyone interested in food, French culture, or seeking inspiration to pursue their passions in life.
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Anthony Bourdain
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Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"
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For food enthusiasts who enjoy reading courageous yet humorous stories about culinary adventures and the underbelly of the food industry, the Anthony Bourdain Omnibus would be a great read. Bourdain's storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and witty, and definitely an adventure from start to finish. Additionally, readers should expect to be taken on a culinary journey and experience some gastronomic shock factor as Bourdain explores cuisines from different parts of the world.
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Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
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A Tiger in the Kitchen : A Memoir of Food and Family
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A Tiger in the Kitchen is a heartwarming memoir that transports readers to Singapore via delicious dishes. Tan's writing is beautiful, and her family's recipes offer a glimpse into the country's culinary traditions. This book is perfect for foodies, those interested in exploring their heritage through food, and anyone who enjoys a good story.
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Anthony Bourdain
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If you are a foodie who loves to explore different cuisines, "Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: Kitchen Confidential, A Cook's Tour" is a must-read for you. It takes you on a journey across different parts of the world where you get to experience unique, local dishes that you may have never heard of before. The book is written in an entertaining and witty storytelling style, which makes it a delightful read for anyone who is interested in culinary adventures.
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The Devil in the Kitchen : The Autobiography
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This autobiography is perfect for food enthusiasts willing to explore the coming of age of a culinary outlaw. Marco Pierre White lays bare the life of this bad boy of the kitchen, his intense training with the best chefs in the country, and his eventual success. The book is marked with sizzling prose that is sure to enthrall anyone who wishes to dive into the world of cooking with a rebel.
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Gordon Ramsay
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Harpercollins
Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends
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TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.
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