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Clear away the clutter of takeaway tins and bring a new dawn to your student kitchen with this fresh edition of the original Student Grub cookbook – the original (and best!) cookbook for university newbies. As essential in every student’s kitchen as shot glasses and hangover cures, this easy-to-follow guide contains everything from basic recipes to world cuisine.

Whether you need inspiration for a post-pub snack or want to impress your date with a three-course culinary spectacular, this book will help launch you into a lifetime of good food.

How could we live without tea?
From its beginnings in Asia to its position as a popular global pick-me-up, tea has become the drink of choice for two billion people every morning!
This charming miscellany, packed full of fascinating facts and practical advice, as well as tasty recipes from spicy chai tea to traditional tea loaf, will intrigue, inform and delight lovers of this cheering beverage across the globe.  

From refreshing gazpacho to hearty chicken noodle soup and whether you love it as a healthy option, or for the warm hug it gives you, there’s a world of soup out there!
Say goodbye to ready-made soups and discover how satisfying it is to prepare these easy-to-follow recipes.

Did you know that up to one in five people in the UK suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Are you one of them?

In this easy-to-follow book, Wendy Green explains how diet, food intolerances, gut infections and bacterial imbalance, stress and hormones can contribute to IBS and offers practical advice and a holistic approach to help you deal with the symptoms, including simple dietary and lifestyle changes and DIY complementary therapies.

Find out 50 things you can do today to help you cope with IBS including:

• Identify your IBS triggers and learn how to manage them
• Choose beneficial foods and supplements
• Manage stress and relax to reduce flare-ups
• Learn which types of exercise can help to relieve symptoms
• Find helpful organisations and products

Prepare to take your love of coffee to the next level with this richly aromatic tour of the world’s favourite drink, from bean to cup and beyond

Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes: espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino…

We wake up and smell it. We crave it when we’re sleepy. We take deep lungfuls of its rich aroma when we buy a new bag of it. We put it in cakes, cocktails and just about every other type of food imaginable. But most of all, we rely on it to punctuate our day with a caffeine hit and a small burst of all its delicious flavours.

In this homage to the coffee bean you will:
– Learn how coffee was discovered, how it is grown and how it is turned into our favourite drink
– Discover everything you wanted to know about different beans, roasting styles and brewing techniques
– Take a barista training course from the comfort of your own kitchen, with top tips on making the perfect brew at home
– Get to grips with modern developments in the coffee world, such as nitro, cold brew, proffee and snapchilled coffee
– Try out delicious coffee-based recipes, from flavoured lattes and iced coffees to coffee fudge, tiramisu, homemade syrups and espresso martinis

The only thing this book doesn’t contain is caffeine – you’ll have to make a fresh cup of joe for that.

Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixology

Swap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks.

This book is the perfect companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you’re a budding bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soirée.

In this book, you will find:

– Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Piña Colada, Negroni and Mai Tai
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink
– Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar
– Ideas and instructions for creating your own party décor
– Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail
Shaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion all the more memorable and marvellous.

Humans were seeking out alcohol millions of years before the word ‘keg’ was invented. This book contains everything you have ever wanted to know about drink, from how to make absinthe to the cultural history of zythos (beer). Packed with fascinating miscellany and curious facts to entertain your friends at the pub, this book is an essential compendium of knowledge about life’s ‘second greatest pleasure’ (according to essayist Dr Samuel Johnson). It is the perfect gift for yourself, or for anyone who enjoys raising a glass to good health. Bottoms up!

What if your next drink was written in the stars?

With this handy guide, you’ll be able to craft the perfect cocktail for your star sign.

In this divine blend of astrology and mixology, you’ll learn about your character traits and the cocktails that complement them. Packed with over 60 recipes and a spellbinding introduction to the zodiac, this book will help you deepen your connection with your inner self, learn more about your friends and find out how to create a delicious array of befitting, mystical drinks.

The ideal companion for every cocktail lover, Cosmic Cocktails will provide you with all the tools for experimenting with mixology and magic.

In this book, you will find:
– An introduction to astrology, including information on your sun, rising and moon signs
– The ideal cocktail match for you and your friends, with mystical spins on classic recipes, including the Margarita, Piña Colada, Martini and Mojito.
– Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending each drink

There’s more to being vegan than eating your greens…

A plant-based diet is the foundation of a vegan lifestyle, but you can do so much more to incorporate a cruelty-free approach into everyday life. Vegan Life highlights the simple, achievable ways you can show kindness to animals – and to the environment – not just with your choice of food but with the household products, clothing and cosmetics you buy too.

With tips on how to reliably spot vegan goods when shopping, DIY ideas for making your own organic cosmetic and cleaning products and, of course, essential recipes for delicious vegan food, this book makes it easy to live more ethically.

Date nights should be breathtaking occasions filled with fun, flirting and, most importantly, food!
Date Night Cookbook provides the perfect foodie accompaniments to your romantic plans, from baked bananas on the beach at sunset to campfire goodies underneath the stars. But whatever you do, do it with love.
Be it with your partner, fiancé, spouse or just a good friend, these DIY dates are creative, inexpensive and memorable. Happy cooking!
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We buy food we can point to. We stalk the streets until rush hour and wait for the little hatches to open in the sides of restaurants. From the steamy openings, cooks in overalls sell jiaozi (dumplings) and bowls of thick, sticky, white congee – an unholy cross between soup and porridge. Baozi, steamed white buns, are light as air. I buy them filled with water spinach and nettle – delicious dipped in sharp, black Chinese vinegar.

In 2008, Miranda and her partner set off for one last big adventure before settling down. They chose to travel through South-East Asia. All did not go to plan: Asian flu, falling off boats and the general chaos of a life abroad challenged them at every step, and yet, in the midst of it all, they fell in love with the culture and culinary delights of China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.

The sun is out. The temperature is soaring. And you are starving. If these factors don’t give you a valid licence to grill, then what does?! (NB: a BBQ in winter is totally acceptable, too!)

Whether you are hosting a large gathering or you want to whip up something quick and easy for one, this book covers all BBQ bases, including:
– Meat, fish and veggie grills – raise your culinary game with BBQ pulled pork and creamy slaw burgers, grilled squid with a Thai dipping sauce, and mixed vegetable and seitan skewers, to name just a few!
– Sauces, marinades and rubs – heighten the flavours of your food with BBQ and whisky glaze, homemade mayonnaise, Cajun rub, and much much more!
– Side dishes – serve up some old favourites and new delights, such as chargrilled aubergine and quinoa salad, cheesy Portobello mushrooms and classic egg mayonnaise.
– Sweet treats – top off the feast with some delicious desserts, including s’mores and grilled fruit kebabs.

It’s time to don your apron, fuel the flames and get grilling!

This collection of simple, budget-friendly recipes is the ultimate pocket guide to one-pot, fuss-free cooking

To enjoy flavourful, satisfying meals every night, embrace the joys of one-pot cooking!

Whether you need a quick weeknight meal, a menu plan that won’t break the bank or you want to cook to impress, this little book has you covered. All made in one vessel – whether it’s a pot, pan or tin – these recipes allow you to cook delicious, fuss-free food with maximum taste and minimal hassle.

Within these pages you will find:
– Recipes for air-fryers, slow cookers, hobs and ovens
– Meals for every occasion – from quick weeknight favourites to delicious date-night treats
– Budget-friendly recipes to help keep costs down
– A variety of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options

There’s nothing that hits the spot quite like a home-cooked meal, so whether you’re a pro in the kitchen or just starting out, dive into this book to take the stress out of dinnertime.

This book will help you save money, buy less and do your bit for the environment – just through loving your leftovers! It’s your essential guide to shopping smarter and making meals that go the extra mile.

Trying to be more sustainable and eco-friendly in the kitchen may seem like a daunting task, but with a little bit of help and encouragement you can dramatically reduce your food waste. Not only does this help your budget, as you don’t have to buy so much food, but it can also help to save the planet – because when you’re using up your leftovers rather than throwing them away, you reduce your carbon footprint.

The Zero-Waste Kitchen includes:
– Meal-planning hacks
– Simple ways to store your food for maximum freshness
– Ideas for growing vegetables and fruit from the scraps you usually throw away
– An A-Z guide to common leftovers and how they can be used in the kitchen and beyond
– Easy-to-follow recipes for using up ingredients that tend to go to waste
And much, much more!

If you’ve ever experienced a hangover from hell and vowed never to put yourself through that kind of pain again, then this book is for you. Packed with hangover cures, recipes, games and advice, it’ll help you survive the shakes, sweats and shame (until the next time).


Just like a wild night out, this book offers the highs and lows of spending an evening with alcohol. Enjoy the ultimate party game to start things off, then check your level of drunkenness throughout the night (like the responsible drinker you are) with the drunk-o-meter, sight test, tongue twisters and more. But if your idea of a nice, relaxed night has turned into a drunken mess, the rest of the book will help you:




Learn which type of hangover you have – and how to cure it


Find out the truths and myths of hangover remedies


Cook up a feast fit for a… hungover person


Own your hangover and be ready for the next one!

If you love the tingle of chilli on your tongue, get stuck in to this celebration of the all-conquering capsicum – from mild varieties to red-hot peppers – served with a spicy side of trivia, tips and recipes

Chillies originated in the Americas but they’ve now gone global, finding their way onto our plates and into our hearts. Whether you get your fix in the form of classic dishes, hot sauces or new culinary creations, chillies offer all kinds of pleasures and possibilities.

This book is the perfect pocket guide to these wonders of nature, exploring how they became so widely loved, where their heat comes from, and how they can beguile and benefit our bodies.

The Little Book of Chillies will give you a taste of the following and much more:
– Discover all kinds of fun chilli-related trivia, including how the Scoville scale is used to measure heat levels
– Trace the journey made by capsicums across centuries and continents
– Get the lowdown on world-famous chillies as well as the world’s hottest
– Marvel at the weird and wonderful uses of chillies, from powders and pickles to pepper spray
– Whip up a selection of recipes with a kick, from a terrific chilli con carne to adventurous dessert options

From a sophisticated evening in to a fun night out, gin is the perfect go-to drink for every social occasion. This book will be your gin-cyclopedia, serving up new and classic cocktail recipes, including the Martini, Negroni and Monkey Gland (but only if you dare to try it!). With a dash of sparkling humour and a flourish of inspiration, this heady mixture will make gin o’clock your favourite time of day.


It’s time to let the fun beGIN!

It’s time to take beer drinking to the next level? These outrageous challenges, hilarious dares and awesome drinking games will make beer drinking even better than it was before.

A good session will never be the same. Rise to the challenge, if you dare…

‘One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.’


Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own


Prepare your senses for a feast of delicious food scenes in literature accompanied with recipes to bring them to life in your very own kitchen, including Turkish delight Edmund wouldn’t be able to resist, roast goose the Cratchits would be proud of and cucumber sandwiches Algernon would be loath to share.
This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys spending their days with a book in one hand and a saucepan in the other.

Discover a diet as delicious as it is healthy with this informative, bite-sized introduction

There is a host of health benefits to a high-protein diet. It can support you on your weight-loss journey, facilitate growth and strength, and leave you feeling fuller for longer. Whatever your protein goal, this book will be your go-to-guide to understanding how the diet works, what it can do for you and, of course, how to bridge the gap between nutritious and delicious.

As well as a variety of mouth-watering recipes that will keep you nourished morning, noon and night, this little book will answer all the essential questions, explaining:

– Why protein is important and how it can improve your well-being
– The respective benefits of meat and plant protein
– The dos and don’ts of a high-protein diet
– How to track your protein intake

And much more!

Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just looking to explore your choices, you too can reap the rewards of a high-protein diet.

Filled with handy tips and easy-to-follow recipes, this beautiful book, by certified nutritionist Emily Kerrigan, is the ultimate guide to gluten-free living

Do you love cooking but need to avoid gluten? Or have you recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease and need help and inspiration? Look no further!

The Gluten-Free Kitchen is your one-stop guide to living a life you love, gluten-free. With the help of Emily’s simple advice and stunning photos, you will learn:
– How to create tasty, nutritious meals – created by a nutritionist – that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized
– How to set up a gluten-free kitchen
– The ingredients to use or avoid, and the nutrients you should ensure you get plenty of
– Handy tips on keeping costs down and how cooking gluten-free can save you money
– Simple, fuss-free baking recipes – because yes: in a nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet, chocolate cake and kale both have their place!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to gluten-free living, let Emily show you how to create meals that are both healthy and scrumptious. Gluten-free living doesn’t have to be restrictive, but can be enjoyable and delicious!

‘Wine is sunlight, held together by water.’


Galileo Galilei


No other beverage has created the excitement and emotion that wine has over its vast history. It fills our mouths with flavour and our hearts with joy. It’s also a subject whose complexities can be baffling and mysterious to the uninitiated – but wine expert Caro Feely is here to unveil all the secrets of this most marvellous drink.


Packed with engaging anecdotes, fascinating history and a wealth of information on the world of wine, this miscellany is perfect for any wine fan, from the expert to the casual drinker. So let’s raise a glass to the red, the white and the rosé!

Make waves in your kitchen and create a feast fit for a mermaid

Dive into this magical under-the-sea adventure and bring the mysterious mermaids to life in this shimmering cookbook filled with pearls and sparkles. Whether you want to build a Sandcastle Cake, bake Turtle Waffles, concoct Jam Clams or create a Sealicious Smoothie, The Mermaid Cookbook is packed with recipes perfect for parties and times when you want to mermaze your guests.