Books

Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? "The Flavour Thesaurus" is the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair. This book follows the form of "Roget's Thesaurus". It includes 980 entries in all and 200 recipes or suggestions are embedded in the text.

Lulu Le Baby Chef is a heart-warming tale of Lulu's adventures traversing the globe for the elusive perfect ingredient. It engages the current zeitgeist for all things culinary as Lulu eventually discovers often the best food is made at home with the people she loves the most.

Bring a taste of Vietnamese cuisine to your home with 100 fresh, authentic and delicious recipes from the owner of The Little Viet Kitchen, London.

Born in a small village in the south of Vietnam, Thuy was surrounded by food and she grew up amidst livestock and fresh produce, with a wonderful variety of fruits, morning markets with freshly picked vegetables and the smells of traditional street food. It's these memories that are the foundation of her food philosophy and culinary creations, and her landmark London restaurant, The Little Viet Kitchen, brings this true taste of Vietnamese cuisine to Islington. It is here that Thuy, along with her husband Dave, has created a dining experience combining the best of restaurateur precision and flair with the comforts of the home kitchen.

Embracing all elements of Vietnamese cuisine, Thuy's food enhances and showcases the natural textures and flavours of the organic ingredients she uses. Having moved to the UK aged seven, Thuy has a distinctive approach to Vietnamese cooking in the West, with an authentic core knowledge of Vietnamese culture and a deft understanding of the London restaurant and foodie scene, all of which is brought to life in these pages.

Offering a fresh approach and insight into how to make the best of classic dishes and Vietnamese family favourites, it is Thuy's expertise and memories that are the heart of each and every recipe. This book delves into Thuy's journey from Vietnam to England, celebrating her love of Vietnamese cooking, culture and way of life and tantalizing the reader's tastebuds alongside their imaginations, turning everyone's kitchen into a Little Viet Kitchen.

Beautiful photography by the brilliant David Loftus accompanies each recipe, all styled by Thuy herself.

In Supernormal the cookbook based on the eponymous Melbourne restaurant Andrew McConnell, owner and head chef, takes home cooks into the kitchen of his hugely popular pan-Asian eatery. Across eight chapters, he shares something of the McConnell magic, satisfying fans who aspire to a Supernormal-worthy spread at home. The book's charm also stems from the artful photographs from Earl Carter, who offers a behind-the-scenes take on the restaurant and its characters, as well as scenes from Tokyo, a long-time source of inspiration for McConnell and his Flinders Lane eating house.

With his fabulous restaurants and bestselling Ottolenghi Cookbook,
Yotam Ottolenghi has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the world of cookery and food writing.

This exclusive collection of vegetarian recipes is drawn from his column
'The New Vegetarian' for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, and features both brand-new recipes and dishes first devised for that column.

Yotam's food inspiration comes from his strong Mediterranean background and his unapologetic love of ingredients. Not a vegetarian himself, his approach
to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on strong flavours0
and stunning, fresh combinations. With sections devoted to cooking greens, aubergines, brassicas, rice and cereals, pasta and couscous, pulses, roots, squashes, onions, fruit, mushrooms and tomatoes, the breadth of colours, tastes and textures is extraordinary.

Featuring vibrant, evocative food photography from acclaimed photographer Jonathan Lovekin, and with Yotam's voice and personality shining through, Plenty is a must-have for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

Eat Local Food, Farming and Conversation in the Scenic Rim, a cookbook by Brenda Fawdon and Christine Sharp, with over sixty everyday recipes using wholesome ingredients, is inspired by the farmers, growers and makers of the Scenic Rim.

The book journeys through the seven diversely beautiful districts within the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland, and documents the authors candid conversations with producers and their families. Author, chef, food teacher and presenter Brenda Fawdon is joined by author, photographer, editor and book designer Christine Sharp to create this comprehensive and intimate volume, which champions the local farmer and real food.

Welcome to The Baking Collective. A place where I share some of my favourite recipes and where you can download my recent eBook - Afternoon Tea. This is just the beginning .. in the future I want you to share your family favourite recipes with me - so that I can bake, photograph and share them with The Baking Collective community.

Let us get our bake on! 

Tissywoo is a little girl who is about to start school for the first time. She is excited but also anxious. Her anxiety turns into a little worry monster. As Tissywoo keeps worrying, more monsters begin to appear. They grow so big they threaten to overwhelm her! Scared and frightened Tissywoo remembers something her mother told her to do when the worry monsters come along. Tissywoo uses breathing techniques to calm herself; using slow deep breaths in and out. The more she controls her breathing the better she feels, and the worry monsters grow smaller and disappear.