James Steen – författare

The long-awaited autobiography of the archetypal kitchen bad boy - Marco Pierre WhiteWhen Marco Pierre White's mother died when he was just six years old, it transformed his life. Soon, his father was urging him to earn his own keep and by sixteen he was working in his first restaurant. White went on to learn from some of the best chefs in the country, such as Albert Roux, Raymond Blanc and Pierre Koffmann. He survived the intense pressure of hundred-hour weeks in the heat of the kitchen, developed his own style, and then struck out on his own.At Harveys in Wandsworth, which he opened in 1987, he developed a reputation as a stunning cook and a rock 'n' roll sex god of the kitchen. But he was also a man who might throw you out of his restaurant, and his temper was legendary, as younger chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal would find out when they worked for him. He eventually opened several more restaurants, won every honour going and then realised that it still wasn't enough. Here Marco takes the reader right into the heat of the kitchen with a sharp-edged wit and a sizzling pace that will fascinate anyone brave enough to open the pages of this book and enter his domain.

One drink. Endless possibilities. 52 Things to Do with a Pint is a lively celebration of beer in all its glorious, frothy forms – one quirky, clever or downright delicious idea for every week of the year.From beer pickles and Guinness punch to gardening hacks and beer-inspired art, this book is the ultimate love letter to the pint. Blending history, humour, recipes and random brilliance, it’s a dip-in, dip-out delight for pub-goers and beer-lovers.Whether you’re relaxing with a cold one, experimenting in the kitchen or brushing up on trivia, 52 Things to Do with a Pint is a practical, joyful and ingenious guide to getting the most out of your favourite brew. Cheers!