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an attraction grows between her and union man Amos, but when Eve’s long-lost brother Silas turns up in the closely-knit mining community, cracks appear even in the strongest friendships. Meanwhile at Netherwood Hall, Tobias Hoyland and his American bride Thea cause trouble. 534pp, paperback. £6.99 NOW £2


73121 BLACK NARCISSUS by Rumer Godden


High in the Himalayas, the old mountain top palace shines like a jewel. Built for the General’s harem, laughter and music once floated out over the gorge, but now it sits abandoned, windswept and haunting. The General’s son bestows the palace to the Sisters of Mary, and ‘the House of Women’, as it was once known, becomes the Convent of St Faith. Close to the


heavens, the nuns feel inspired, working fervently to establish their school and hospital, but the isolation and emptiness of the mountain becomes increasingly unsettling. 258pp in paperback. £9.99 NOW £3


73122 BREAKFAST WITH


THE NIKOLIDES by Rumer Godden


A companion to Black Narcissus (73121), Rumer Godden has distilled in simple, luminous prose the experiences of expatriate India. For Emily Pool, days are spent exploring the canals and gardens of East Bengal and observing her glamorous, dignified neighbours, the Nikolides. But just as the cracks in Emily’s family home are papered


over, so the Pools strive to maintain an outward impression of respectability, and it is through the Nikolides that Emily is exposed to a world of adult deceit and attrition. Then, when her beloved dog dies, the event forces a confrontation and nothing in the town is quite as it seems. 220pp in paperback. £9.99 NOW £3


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CHEESEMAKING by Rita Ash Readers may be surprised to learn that they do not need to be scientifically trained or accomplished cooks in order to make delicious cheeses at home. The author has for 30 years been making cheese, teaching others to make it and facilitating small-scale commercial cheese-making enterprises. The


information inside this book covers every aspect of the craft, including the tools and equipment needed to start, basic recipes, trouble-shooting and advice on setting up a small cheese-making business. Once you have mastered the simplest form - that is, Curd Cheese - you may want to progress to the more complex hard cheeses such as Cheddar and Dunlop and then try some of the recipes and flavouring ideas in the chapter on Taking Cheese Further, which include yummy Camembert, Stilton, Dorset Blue and the exotic Halloumi. 128 pages with colourful drawings, glossary and list of suppliers. $12.95 NOW £5


74946 COCKTAIL NAPKIN


ORIGAMI by Duy Nguyen A cocktail napkin is so much more than something pretty to place your drink on. This charming book is all you need to get you started on creating 25 different shapes including fabulous sunflowers, dragons, a


baseball cap, a high heel and even a nerd tie! Cocktail napkins are the perfect size for paper folding and they come in a wide variety of incredible colours and patterns. Your finished products would make great party favours or decorations to finish off gifts. All the projects are specially designed to be folded with your average bar napkin but any size napkins will work as long as they are square to start with and they can also be made with regular origami paper. 128 pages illustrated in bright colours, with basic folds and symbols and 5 FREE COCKTAIL NAPKINS. £8.99 NOW £4


72915 GOOD FOOD 101


TEATIME TREATS by Jane Hornby


FOOD AND DRINK


A tavern is a place where madness is sold by the bottle.


- Jonathan Swift 74942 SELF-SUFFICIENCY


BREADMAKING by Kathryn Hawkins


The author is a well-known culinary writer and food stylist who enjoys using local produce and is passionate about the quality and freshness of food. In this attractive and useful little book she provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide to basic bread-making techniques,


with a list of essential ingredients, equipment and tips for troubleshooting. There is also a most interesting brief history of bread from prehistory to the present day, as well as a range of recipes for breads from around the globe, from basic white, whole wheat and gluten-free loaves to French baguettes, sourdough and brioche. Here too are Italian ciabatta and panettone as well as German rye bread and stoellen, Middle Eastern flatbreads, naan, doughnuts, cornbread and much, much more. 128 pages with delightful colourful drawings. $12.95 NOW £5


74463 THE SPANISH TABLE: Traditional Recipes and Wine Pairings from Spain and Portugal by Steve Winston


Californians Steve Winston and his wife Sharon travelled to the Iberian Peninsula on a whim in 1985 and immediately fell in love with its food and wine. So much


of the best Iberian food derives from the slow evolution of traditional country recipes using similarly time-honoured methods and equipment and Winston clearly relishes his subject, regaling us with delightful histories of utensils such as paella pans, cazuelas, cataplanas, ollas, cocotes and more, as well as an excellent section on wines and how best to pair them. But it is the recipes and the jaw-dropping photography that really sets this book apart. The tiny individual bubbles in the oil drizzled atop freshly pitted olives, the crenulations of the lips and shell of the mussels in a paella and the fine strands of saffron before it is absorbed into it, the suckers on a tender pulpo - these and so much more make recipes which are mouth- watering in print become utterly irresistible. All the variations on paella, amazing soups and stews made in terracotta ollas, cataplanas, clay cazuelas and more tantalising tapas than you ever imagined possible and desserts to die for, over 100 recipes including Cocina Pobre, and variations thereon lovingly described with infectious enthusiasm. 224pp, 8½”×10¼”.


$30 NOW £10


101 recipes for cakes, desserts, tarts, buns and other mouthwatering teatime delicacies. Classic Victoria Sponge, Ultimate Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Cupcakes with Orange Drizzle, and Deep-filled Bramley


Apple Pie are all sure to be favourites, but you may be asking what will happen to your waistline. Good news: all the recipes are calorie-counted. Raspberry and Almond Tray Bake and Ginger Choc Chip Cookies, while Banana and Blueberry Muffins are almost there with 202 cals. 215pp, chunky paperback, colour photos. £4.99 NOW £1.25


72920 MEAT, GAME AND POULTRY COOKBOOK: The Cook’s Guide to Preparing


and Cooking Meat edited by Sarah Banbery As well as classic dishes such as roasts, casseroles, stews, pies and the essential accompaniments, it also includes recipes for all the best starters, snacks, barbecue dishes and soups that your heart could desire. There are 140 drawn from culinary traditions across the globe. The Port and Pistachio Terrine, Grecian Meatballs and Sage and Lemon Poussins sound particularly delicious. 256 pages 24.5cm x 19cm, colour photos. £9.99 NOW £2


72931 A WORLD OF CAKE: 150 Recipes for


Sweet Traditions from Cultures Near and Far by Krystina Castella


Sugar, spice and doughnuts from North America, the romance of berries and liqueur topped with cream from Scandinavia, milk sweets and dumplings from the Indian Subcontinent, deep-fried nibbles and crunchy bananas from Africa, street sweets and festive quinceañera from Latin America and many, many more. How about startling your friends and family with Cherokee Wild Huckleberry Cake, going on to Bahn Bo Nuong (Cow Cake) and then Chin-Chin? 343 softback pages 27.5cm x 23cm, colour photos. £17.99 NOW £3


74315 YUCK! The Things People Eat by Neil Setchfield


Whether it be goat’s testicles in Indonesia, ox tongue in the UK, or sheep’s penis in China, it all boils (or grills, or roasts or fries) down to the same thing - dead flesh. What is fascinating is the way in which different cultures perceive a foodstuff. This extraordinary book is a light- hearted exploration of the idea that the same dish can be seen as perfectly acceptable by a few people while appearing completely revolting to others. 239 softback pages, gory photographic detail. £9.95 NOW £3.50


74095 GREAT KIDS’ CAKES from The Australian Women’s Weekly Tucked in the back cover are even life-size templates for you to trace on to baking paper and then cut out. We just loved the realistic Mega Mint and Chocolate Stegosaurus which would set any cake lover’s teeth gnashing. The Halloween Pumpkin looks too scary to eat but the Treasure Chest overflowing with sweets just begs you to bury your hands (and mouth) in its riches. 120 softback pages 28cm x 20cm. Colour. £6.99 NOW £2.75


73459 SPLASH PROOF RECIPE CARD HOLDER by Reader’s Digest


Fold open the orange card holder to stand upright your spiral bound 20 sided recipe cards (four designs) in ten plastic sleeves. Each is a lined, sturdy card with designs like a salad, mixed fish, chillies and meat or a chocolate dessert along the side or in the corner to give a little flavour of what you are making. The card is lined for your own notes and jottings. The sleeves can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Fill with any replacement 6x4" card or postcard. ONLY £1.25


74102 ONE POT: Low-Fuss Food for Busy People from The Australian Women’s Weekly


Reluctant cooks, gather round. Minimum fuss, maximum flavour - that is the one-pot promise, and that is just what home-prepared food can be. You will be surprised and pleased by the delicious sweet and savoury meals that they have


managed to create in a single dish. There are recipes from France, Italy, the Mediterranean and Asia, as well as a variety of delicious treats to end the meal. Enjoy such meals as Smoked Ocean Trout Kedgeree or Quail Cacciatore, and indulge yourself with Blueberry Impossible Pie. 120 softback pages 27.5cm x 20.5cm. Colour photos.


£6.99 NOW £2.75 74106 QUICK MIX CAKES


from The Australian Women’s Weekly From simple sponges and easy loaf cakes to more elaborate creations, large cakes to tiny cup cakes, there are numerous suggestions for simple-to-make goodies with all the inspiration you need for success every time. From Berry Friands to Humming Bird Cupcakes and Apricot and Honey Rock Cakes, you will want to keep cooking all day. 118 softback pages 28cm x 20cm. Colour.


£6.99 NOW £3


74108 WOMEN’S WEEKLY SAUCES, SALSAS AND DRESSINGS


by The Australian Women’s Weekly Classic sauces include Béchamel on page four, Hollandaise on page 18 and made with dry white wine and caster sugar, Sabayon on page 27. The quality of the colour photography is superb. Sauces for seafood, poultry, pasta, meat, vegetables, dipping sauces, Asian dipping sauces, pesto, sauces for desserts like Mars Bar and Marshmallow, Hazelnut Cream, Strawberry Coulis and delicious Fudge! 120pp, large softback. £6.99 NOW £2.75


73859 TEASHOP TREATS by Reader’s Digest A prettily designed hardback with satin bookmark and one recipe per page for such treats as Latticed Apple Pie, Richmond’s Maids of Honour, Pear and Almond Tart, Cherry Streudel and Treacle Tart from the Pies and Tarts section, Red Onion Pastries, Cheese and Watercress Scones, and from the Small Cakes and Slices, Buns, Teacakes and Biscuit section such delights as Jam Dropped Biscuits and Melting Moments, Palmiers, Chorley Cakes, Lemon Slice, Blackberry and Lemon Scones, Cinnamon Tea Cake, Blackcurrant Fruit Loaf, Spanish Orange and Almond Cake, Date and Walnut Loaf from among the 90 teashop favourites. 128pp with delicate colour line art, preparation cooking time and servings (6-24). £9.99 NOW £4.50


73915 GOOD OLD-FASHIONED JAMS, PRESERVES AND CHUTNEYS by Sara Paston-Williams


This attractively produced book with a slightly old- fashioned air includes a range of unusual jams such as the Victorian High Dumpsie Dearie Jam, together with other traditional conserves such as Cliveden Rhubarb and Ginger Jam, Black Cherry Conserve and Greengage and Orange Jam. Other delicacies of a bygone era include Crab Apple and Clove Jelly, Courgette Chutney, and the delectable purées known as fruit cheese. Ketchups were popular in earlier times and there are recipes here for traditional tomato and mushroom flavours. Preserved fruit recipes include Brandied Peaches, Black Cherries in Port. Mincemeats and fruit drinks are also covered. 176pp, colour photos. £16.99 NOW £7.50


73916 GOOD OLD-FASHIONED PIES AND STEWS by Laura Mason


This National Trust recipe book draws on cooking methods and recipes used in some of the Trust’s properties in earlier times, both grand country houses and farm cottages. The recipes are organised according to different types of meat, starting with beef: Welsh Stew, Christmas Beef Stew, or Braised Ox Cheek with Wine, Cloves and Oranges. Pies include Steak and Kidney, Veal and Ham, and Lobscouse, a Liverpool speciality with mustard and parsley dumplings. Braised Lamb Shanks, Normandy Pork Stew and Faggots are British staples, while more adventurous dishes include Quail with Almond Sauce, Pigeon Pie, Jugged Hare and Cullen Skink. 160pp, step-by-step instructions, colour photos. £16.99 NOW £6.50


74276 WHISKY COMPANION by Tom Quinn Learn how to pronounce Bunnahabhain. Meet the people who make whisky - or whiskey, depending on the context - and who talk about it constantly. Delve into the drink’s murky past, when smugglers ruled the waves. Explore the distilleries that have produced millions of gallons of this awesome, amber alcohol. History, the quirks and quotes. 157 pages, line drawings. £9.99 NOW £3


73184 ITALIAN AT HOME: Favourite Restaurant-Style Recipes by Publications International Ltd and Shutterstock


Why go out when you can easily create restaurant-inspired meals in your own kitchen? The recipes in this unusual book certainly have simple-to-make directions. No standing over a hot stove for hours.


Just follow the basic directions and Ecco! delicious Italian food in a jiffy. Here is the whole gamut: starters, super slices, perfect pizzas, pasta bowls, traditional Sunday suppers, desserts and drinks. From Margherita Panini Bites through Quick Pasta Puttanesca and Blackberry Panna Cotta to Smooth Mocha Coffee, here is a gourmet’s gratification. 192 pages 23.5cm x 17.5cm in gorgeous colour. ONLY £4


73918 A TRAVELLER’S WINE GUIDE TO SPAIN by Harold Heckle


Spain now produces a wide range of quality wines, yet its wine regions remain relatively unknown. The author introduces the wine-loving traveller to these regions, providing a background to their wines and leading bodegas, and gives ample recommendations on where to stay and eat in and around each region. Photos and maps, local gastronomic specialties, hundreds of visitor- friendly wineries, descriptions of local and regional wines, museums and sightseeing points, lists of wine festivals, hotels and wine stores, websites. 196 tall colourful pages. Softback. £12.99 NOW £3.75


72932 YUMMY: Desserts You Can Make in 5


to 30 Minutes by Caroline Brewester Divided into six chapters of recipes that anyone can master, and that take just 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 minutes, this volume makes it easy to find the perfect dessert to suit your life. For simple, speedy sponge puddings, for instance, all you have to do is whirl together some eggs, butter, sugar and flour in a food processor to make a cake mix, add your favourite flavours and then bake in individual ramekins. Black- Bottomed Lime Cheesecakes, Tempura Bananas dipped in Toffee Sauce or Chocolate Soufflé anyone? 160 large pages, colour. £16.99 NOW £3


74105 HUGH JOHNSON’S POCKET WINE BOOK 2013 by Hugh Johnson


The number one bestselling wine guide fully revised, updated and expanded for 2013 with an illustrated supplement on champagne and sparkling wines. Check out the best vintages to keep and to cherish, up-to-the- minute information on more than 6,000 wines and growers with fully revised regional reviews, invaluable quick reference vintage charts and Hugh’s current favourite wines are all listed. Clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food and wines. Colour photos, 336 slimline pages. £11.99 NOW £4


74100 MEMORIES OF GASCONY


by Pierre Kossmann Pierre Kossmann has been at the heart of fine cuisine in Britain for over 40 years and worked under the Roux brothers at Le Gavroche. In 1972 he was made the first Head Chef at the Waterside Inn at Bray and has gathered many Michelin Stars along the way,


creating extraordinary dishes from classically simple ingredients and serving as a tutor for many of today’s culinary superstars. Now returned to Kossmann’s at The Berkeley he has a more relaxed, informal style and classic provincial French cooking. A duck and goose-fat drenched delight, now home cooks can enjoy these recipes and full page colour photographs in his deeply delicious book under the tutelage of the extraordinarily talented man. US roughcut pages, 304pp. £30 NOW £6.50


72442 CLASSIC CHINESE COOKERY by Ann Nicol


Pot Sticker Dumplings made with Chinese barbecued pork and dry sherry, Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken Stock, Sweet and Sour Prawns, Lemon Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Chilli Pork and from the Noodles, Rice and Vegetable section delicious Egg Fried Rice and Braised Aubergines. Equipment needs and ingredient tips, this is a most enjoyable guide to creating Chinese meals for every occasion. 96pp in softback, colour photos. £7.99 NOW £1


72766 GORGEOUS CAKES by Annie Bell Gorgeous cakes are not the sole preserve of professional chefs. Here you will find 100 ideas from comforting favourites to essential classics, wickedly indulgent chocolate cakes and sublimely creamy cheesecakes to fashion cakes and perfect pancakes. Plus Ice Cream Cake, Christmas Cake, Easter Egg Brownies, Open Mince Pies, Towering Alaska, Cherry Crumble Cake, Rich Lemon Curd Sponge, Orange Sugar Puffs, Pistachio and White Chocolate Buns and dozens of tea time treats. 192pp, large softback. £9.99 NOW £2.25


30587 WORDSWORTH ULTIMATE COCKTAIL BOOK by Ned Halley


This book contains more cocktails than any other - 1,500 of them - ranging from classic Martinis to unblushing modern concoctions such as ‘Sex on the Beach’. Recipes are user friendly, assembled on a ‘unit’ basis that clearly shows the proportions needed to make the perfect cocktail without fuss. With revealing anecdotes about many of the cocktails and generous sprinklings of apposite quotations, risqué jokes and little curiosities. A concocter’s companion and a source of enlightenment. 432pp. Paperback. ONLY £4


72827 CUTE COOKIES edited by Kyle Cathie A collection of cookies for all tastes and occasions, savoury and sweet, including vegan and gluten free options such as Peach Biscuits (page 58), Chocolate Peanut and Fudge Cookies (page 37) or for those with a really sweet tooth indulge in Chocolate Shortbread or Date Walnut and Lemon Cookies. Try Brown Caramel Biscuits or Double Dark Chocolate, Pecan and Ginger Cookies. Plus Christmas and celebratory ideas. Colour photos. 128 page large softback. £6.99 NOW £2.25


72914 FAMILY MEALS FOR A FIVER! Over 250 Tried and Tested Recipes and Ideas for


Budget Meals and Cooking with Leftovers edited by Emma Marsden


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Here are classic old favourites and new recipes too. We were particularly impressed by the Leftover Roast Chicken Soup, the Smoked Haddock and Potato Pie and the Cinnamon Pancakes. Cheap and tasty. 257 pages 25.5cm x 19.5cm illustrated with close-up colour photos and with metric conversion chart. £14.99 NOW £4


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