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We live in a cynical world: there's not nearly enough cake.Baking holds and shares memories. Each slice of cake carries the scent, the flavour and the wonder of a birthday, a friendship, a celebration. The classic art of cake-baking is also a rhythm that can bring so much joy to the baker - especially when you're measuring, creaming, folding and scraping to foolproof Emelia Jackson recipes. Every style of cake imaginable is covered here across four approachable, delightful, fully photographed chapters:Hello, is it cake you're looking for? For all the go-to classics, from one-bowl wonders like fluffy vanilla cake and carrot and pecan cake, to the code-breaking recipe for café-style banana bread.All you need is cake. The perfect introduction to nut meals, syrups and more, this chapter features creative and simple cakes that will up your flavour and texture combinations, including a roasted plum, brown sugar and cinnamon pavlova for a very special summer celebration.May the (mini) cake be with you. Cake can come in all shapes and sizes, including mini lemon polenta cakes and cardamom and blackberry financiers, all purpose-designed for travelling to a friend's home or gifting (after saving one for yourself).Around the world in 80 flavours. A delicious voyage through cultural cornerstones, from Syrian orange cake, to two wonderful Hungarian layer cakes to impress, and an incredibly easy but satisfying French yoghurt cake.In Emelia's hands, cake becomes limitless. Each of the 80-plus recipes are flexible, adaptable and designed to welcome bakers of any skill level. Now, show me the cake.

In the Baltics, two worlds meet: the Baltic Sea joins Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, bringing culinary influences and cultural exchange. Food is author Zuza Zak's doorway to a deeper understanding of this region, its rich history, its culture and what makes it tick. Her recipes explore new culinary horizons, are grounded in Baltic tradition and inspired by contemporary trends, making them modern, unique and easy to recreate at home. In addition to recipes and travel stories, there are snippets of poetry, literature, songs and proverbs, adding a rich layer that makes Amber & Rye a cultural reference point for travellers as well as a showcase for the vibrant new cuisine of the Baltic States.Amber & Rye explores Baltic capitals, Vilnius, Tallinn and Riga, all three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, steeped in history and culture, guiding you around the cities, sharing stories and discovering a dynamic, new style of cooking. Perfect for fans of Olia Hercules (Mamushka, Kaukasis), Regula Ysewijn (Pride and Pudding, Oats in the North) and Durkhanai Ayubi's Parwana."It is such a joy to finally see a cookbook on beautiful Baltic cuisine, done with so much sensitivity and respect by Zuza Zak, one of my favourite authors. It is making me pine to travel to the region more than ever. Before I can do that, I will enjoy reading and cooking from this wonderful book." Olia Hercules

Learn to cook authentic Japanese food from scratch at home, with step by step recipes for the traditional classics like ramen noodles, broth, sushi rice or homemade tofu as well as recipes for more contemporary fusion dishes. Maori Murota takes you to the heart of today's Japanese family home cooking, sharing the recipes she learned while she watched her own mother and grandmother cook. Here are 100 recipes - eggplant spaghetti, pepper and miso sauce, donburi, baked sweet potato, soba salad, roast chicken with lemongrass, onigiri, hot dog, Japanese curry, steamed nut cake - many of which are vegan friendly and plant-based, to take you to the heart of Japanese home cooking.

Maybe you're an accomplished cook. Maybe you're pretty average. Maybe you barely cook at all, but you can just about fry an egg. This book is for you.Because easy-to-make sauces, dressings and flavour bomb butters can transform even the simplest dinner ingredients into a seriously delicious time, with the added bonus of making you look like a kitchen pro.Secret Sauce by condiment queen Rosheen Kaul is your one way ticket to big flavour, whatever your skill level. Broken down by colour, these are the saucy secret to delicious eating, including Red (vibrant sambals, wild and wonderfully cross-cultural chilli oils), Green (herb-centric, fresh and zesty dressings), White & Beige (rich mayos and cream-based sauces with surprising Asian-ish additions), Black & Brown (flavourful soy-based wonders and reimagined favourites) and Yellow & Orange (flavour-packed butters and the masala butter of your dreams). Over 50 recipes for killer condiments plus 50 ways to make the most of them. New and exciting flavours, right next to fresh and familiar - what's your secret sauce?

Take an evocative journey into the heart of the real Sri Lanka with intrepid photographer and writer, Bree Hutchins. With a voracious appetite for all things culinary and an undaunting spirit of adventure, Bree ventures into areas where most foreigners don't go, seeking out the hidden kitchens of Sri Lanka.On the reawakening Jaffna Peninsula, war widows cook crab curry and fry spicy snacks, while in a remote eastern village, Sumith stirs vats of smoky milk toffee over an open fire in a factory behind his home. Bamini cooks thosai for the Hindu temple feast, and old William boils up his Ceylon tea at Colombo's dawn wholesale market, just as he's done every day for sixty years. And at Monaragala Prison, in one of the poorest districts in Sri Lanka, the inmates prepare a fragrant fish curry with pol roti.Hidden Kitchens of Sri Lanka is far more than a collection of traditional recipes; stunningly vivid photographs, Bree interweaves recipes with heartfelt stories about the people who opened not only their kitchens but their homes and hearts to her, to create a moving yet hopeful picture of Sri Lanka today.

Everyone wants to know: How does Dominique do it?Dominique Ansel is the creator of the Cronut pastry, the croissant-doughnut hybrid that has taken the world by storm. But he's no one-hit wonder. Classically trained in Paris, leader of a three-Michelin-starred pastry kitchen in New York and now the proprietor of New York's highest-rated bakery, Dominique has become a modern-day Willy Wonka: the creator of wildly innovative, extraordinarily delicious and unbelievably popular desserts.Presented here are some of Dominique's most coveted recipes, organised by skill level and catering to both amateur and professional bakers. Beginners can conquer the Chocolate Pecan Cookies with the molten chocolate centre; more experienced bakers will learn the secrets to the exquisite caramelised crust of this Cannel de Bordeaux; and the most adventurous will tackle The At-Home Cronut. In this, his first cookbook, Dominique reveals not only the secrets to his hit desserts but he describes the stories of inspiration behind each of them. The most important element in any dish is not a particular brand of chocolate or a type of salt but rather the spark of imagination.At heart, Dominique Ansel is a book about innovation: how a cook can transform flour, sugar and butter into memories that last a lifetime; and how anyone, from any field, can try to add a little magic to their work.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BAKE? HOW LONG HAVE YOU GOT?On a mission to make baking FUN as well as DELICIOUS, The Caketoonist has written her first cookbook to celebrate 20 classic treats in a variety of ways and featuring over 100 recipes. Using a treat's classic ingredients and flavours, each chapter features multiple recipes arranged according to the time and effort involved in producing them, so you can fit the recipe to the time you have. You can knock up a batch of biscuits and still have time to file your tax return ... or you can fully commit to laminated croissant dough when, happily, the hen weekend of axe-throwing and group tattoos gets cancelled. It's quick bakes for a quick fix in a 15-minute lull; it's medium-length foolproof recipes for a 90-minute interlude; and it's all-day, multi-step, big WOW bakes for when you're lucky enough to take your sweet time over straining, proving, chilling or tempering. Chapters include:Millionaire's Shortbread Black Forest Gateau Sticky Toffee Pudding Carrot Cake Jaffa Cake Baklava Cinnamon Rolls Cheesecake Do you like to procrasti-bake? Then you've come to the right place: enjoy the journey and BAKE YOUR SWEET TIME.

'There's a new 'It Girl' in food and her name is Stephanie. Her recipes are everything I love: clever, modern Asian flavours with that perfect mix of cool and approachable. The inclusion of make-ahead tips for every recipe is genius. She makes me want to throw a dinner party immediately!' Nagi, RecipeTin Eats Stephanie Feher created the social media account Lucky Dragon Supper Club during covid lockdowns to share her culinary adventures with loved ones online. Since then, the brand has evolved to inspire people to eat good food and celebrate both community and the fun of entertaining.These 88 recipes reflect Stephanie's creativity, her Chinese-Hungarian heritage and her love of cooking. From crowd-pleasing bites to share plates and epic mains, you can mix and match recipes to suit the occasion or use Steph's themed menus to guide you. Here's a taster ...•Bites and cocktails: Prawn toast with chilli crisp mayo, The ultimate stuffed peppers, Cheats umami popcorn, Oolong highball. •Smaller plates: Mum's pork and chive dumplings, The best braised eggplant you will ever make, Mushrooms with chilli crunch.•Bigger plates: Hainanese chicken rice, Gochujang orecchiette (my spin on vodka pasta), Xinjiang-style lamb skewers, Crispy pork belly plate, Laksa party. •Salads and sides: XO egg fried rice, Japanese curry mac'n'cheese, Blistered green beans, Dad's potato salad. •Something sweet: F*ing good crumble, Sticky date cake with miso butterscotch sauce, Cherry lamington log. •Foundations: Baos, Belt noodles, Dumpling wrappers, Supper Club vinaigrette, Supper Club condiments and seasonings. The best dinner parties are about more than just the food, and Steph's clever suggestions for setting the mood and prep-ahead hacks will ensure your night is relaxed and memorable. Whether it's a date-night dinner for two, a cosy meal for a small group or an ambitious supper-club spread, this book has everything you need to host in style without the hassle.

What if your habits could create a more meaningful life for you and a better world? The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook is your guide to improving your home, health and happiness - and the planet - one simple step at a time. Packed with practical skills and projects, it's regenerative living for busy people who want to make a positive impact in a world out of balance.Discover how simple changes to your every day can make a big difference. Maybe it's decluttering your home, growing sprouts on your windowsill, connecting with your community or taking on a locavore mini-challenge. Maybe it's going waste-free or falling in love with compost. Inspired by the life-affirming principles of permaculture, all 60 habits will help you reconnect with your ecosystem, save money and celebrate sustainable living.Wherever you start, this book will help you change your lifestyle in small but significant ways - one powerful, practical habit at a time - towards a resilient, abundant life and a hopeful future for all.

A beautiful, fuss-free collection of infographic recipes for the world's best-loved cocktails. Choose a recipe to suit your level of cocktail confidence - from Americano to Zombie via Cuba Libre and Negroni. While you're mixing, read about the origins of each drink and learn a fun fact. You'll impress your friends, quench your thirst and up your cocktail game in no time. For cocktail novices and serious home bartenders, this is the ultimate, beautifully illustrated companion.

Inspired by the excitement and simplicity of childhood, Tessa has brought together recipes based around colourful and pure fresh ingredients that create uncomplicated and delicious family meals. From the comfort of soups and roasts, to the striking colours of beetroot gnocchi and mango sorbet, to the simplicity of rice pudding with nutmeg, this book weaves recipes with reflections and hopes. Alternative ingredients and options for serving suggestions are given for many of the recipes, extending their appeal. The evocative text and innovative recipes are complemented by beautiful photographs and hand-drawn pictures. Key points: more than 100,000 copies sold worldwide; like Tessa's other bestsellers, "Venezia" and "Falling Cloudberries", this also mixes a traditional recipe style with a rich and personal narrative on Tessa's own passion for food; featuring mouth watering food photography and traditional recipes; and, reads beautifully and captures Tessa's warm and genuine voice in the recipes and accompanying text.

For those days when you don't have the energy to cook a meal, whip up A LITTLE SOMETHING - from no-fuss picky bits, dips, things on bread and boards, to all-important drinks. Siri Barje has loved snacks ever since she was little. They're perfect because they can be endlessly adapted whether you're having a quiet night in or hosting a big get-together. In this snack-lover's ultimate collection, Siri shares over 70 of her favourite small dishes, featuring loads of crunchy vegetables, tasty tinned food, make-ahead dips, store-bought crackers and crisps, and how to curate the perfect platter. If it's simply too hot to cook, or you just don't fancy a big meal, A LITTLE SOMETHING is the answer.

Every gardener needs clever ideas to make the most of their green space, whether it's big or small. The 70 smart hacks in this book take you through each season of the gardening year in a friendly way, with clear step-by-step instructions. Hacks include making a spiral frame for tomatoes using an old garden hose, a clever way to repot plants, how to keep seeds moist with old cardboard, and how to make your own seed bombs. Garden Hacks is your go-to guide to clever shortcuts, fresh inspiration and fun in the garden while recycling, saving money and thinking sustainably.

Over 180 TRIPLE-TESTED recipes - and a photo for every recipe! Bowl Food is full of delicious dishes that are relaxed, comforting and most importantly - EASY. Whether you're after soups, salads, pasta, rice dishes, stir-fries, curries or one-pot wonders, there's something to suit every mood and every season. The mission is to get lunch or dinner on the table with zero stress. You won't need to trawl the internet for just the right recipe. You have countless simple solutions right here. Why not try:- Risotto or paella for a warming TV dinner- Fiery laksa for those colder winter evenings- Your favourite pasta dishes for any season- Plenty of salads for summer inspiration- The ultimate in effortless food prep in a whole chapter on One-Pot dishes- Several stir-fries that are ready quicker than you can order a takeaway!With Bowl Food, you're guaranteed tasty results, every time! Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some readers thought: - "I am over the moon with the fabulous recipes." - "Love this book - every recipe we've done has been delicious" - "Easy quick recipes anyone can make in little time"

Welcome to The Madrusan Cocktail Companion, the impeccably comprehensive one-stop guide to classic drinks from every era, plus the best modern cocktails, curated by oracle Michael Madrusan with contributions from world-leading bartenders.Expanded from an in-house manual conceived and curated by Michael as the go-to resource for teams at his acclaimed bars, and shared by the professional drinks community as a treasured educational resource, it includes more than 2800 drinks - tried, tested and updated for the modern palate.Michael and Zara Madrusan draw on their own extensive library of books that date back to 1862 to present the stories behind the cocktail canon, alongside all the best variations, categorised by origin and by ingredient, and with an emphasis on readily available products and minimal preparation.Whether it's every imaginable twist on the Martini in the past 100 years, Sours, Bucks and Flips for all tastes, or aperitivo-style and non-alcoholic options, every drink worth knowing about is here. Including an insider's guide to home bar excellence, and jovial toasts and quotes from history's most influential bartenders, The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is a spectacular compendium for the new age of drinking discernment.Includes the origin and story behind the key cocktails, essential know-how for home bartenders, imperial and metric measurements, and stunning photography in a spectacular hardback package - complete with dual ribbons and sprayed edges. 'Truly comprehensive, forward-looking and historically informed. A perfect monument to the best of what the 21st-century cocktail revolution has achieved.' David Wondrich, Author, Imbibe 'Michael and Zara have compiled the definitive ark of our generation: a glamorous time capsule of mixology. An instant classic.' Jim Meehan, Author, Meehan's Bartender Manual 'Sharp, structured and grounded. More than a manual, this is a manifesto. If you plan to take this work seriously, start here.' Jeffery Morgenthaler, Author, The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique 'Michael Madrusan is one of the world's foremost experts on classic and forgotten cocktails. A must for every level of cocktail enthusiast.' Sam Ross, Owner/Operator, Attaboy, NYC and Nashville 'The true power of Michael and Zara's opus lies between these recipes: the ideas, people and stories that explain the why behind the tiny cups of cold booze we call cocktails.' Alex Day, Co-Author, Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails

'These pages are my way of walking beside you, offering what I've learned and loved, in the hope that they keep you in good company as you grow your own way.'The Productive Garden Companion is a practical, reassuring and visually rich modern gardening book that meets gardeners wherever they are - from windowsill pots to generous acreage. Landscape architect and lifelong gardener Natasha Morgan shows how thoughtful design, seasonal rhythms and purposeful planting can transform any space. Part narrative, part landscape design bible, it traces Natasha's personal relationship with gardening and invites readers to see their own gardens as sources of productivity and creativity, as well as connection and healing. Grounded in Natasha's two contrasting gardens, Oak & Monkey Puzzle and Little Cottage on a Hill, the book weaves in case studies from 24 gardeners, designers and experts across Australia and the world. There are QR-linked conversations and downloadable tools, as well as guidance on soil, planting, preserving and sustainable practices with recipes and evocative photography throughout. This book is far more than a how-to manual - it's a trusted companion you can return to through the seasons, wherever you garden.

Iris Murdoch's debut—a comic novel about work and love, wealth and fameJake Donaghue, garrulous artist, meets Hugo Bellfounder, silent philosopher.Jake, hack writer and sponger, now penniless flat-hunter, seeks out an old girlfriend, Anna Quentin, and her glamorous actress sister, Sadie. He resumes acquaintance with the formidable Hugo, whose ‘philosophy’ he once presumptuously dared to interpret. These meetings involve Jake and his eccentric servant-companion, Finn, in a series of adventures that include the kidnapping of a film-star dog and a political riot on a film set of ancient Rome. Jake, fascinated, longs to learn Hugo’s secret. Perhaps Hugo’s secret is Hugo himself? Admonished, enlightened, Jake hopes at last to become a real writer.

A novel about the frightfulness and ruthlessness of being in love, from the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Sea, The SeaMartin Lynch-Gibson believes he can possess both a beautiful wife and a delightful lover. But when his wife, Antonia, suddenly leaves him for her psychoanalyst, Martin is plunged into an intensive emotional reeducation. He attempts to behave beautifully and sensibly. Then he meets a woman whose demonic splendor at first repels him and later arouses a consuming and monstrous passion. As his Medusa informs him, “this is nothing to do with happiness.”A Severed Head was adapted for a successful stage production in 1963 and was later made into a film starring Claire Bloom, Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, and Ian Holm.

Best known as the author of 26 novels, Iris Murdoch was also an accomplished essayist and critic who taught philosophy for many years at Oxford University. This work gathers for the first time in one volume her most influential essays and shorter pieces. Included are her major critiques of existentialism written in the 1950s, her two Platonic dialogues on art and religion, incisive evaluations of the writings of T.S. Eliot, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Simone de Bauvoir, and Elias Canetti, as well as key texts on the continuing importance of the sublime, on the concept of love, and of the role great literature can play in curing the ills of philosophy. This volume confirms Iris Murdoch's major contributions to the literature and thought of the 20th century.

"Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating will show you how to make sugar flowers and leaves, plus many other sugar craft techniques such as fabric effects, piping royal icing, modelling figures and animals. Foolproof methods will ensure impressive results every time, no matter what your level of experience."

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to floristry which includes step- by-step instructions for a wide range of basic floristry skills, from wiring and taping through to making a bridal bouquet. Inspirational pages feature a range of finished designs, both traditional and modern. It also provides advice for running a smooth business.