My Indian Kitchen by Hari Nayak – review
Even the title holds out great hope for the oft-confused home cook – My Indian Kitchen. We are looking for books written with us in...
The Cookiepedia by Stacy Adimando – review
It’s a time of belt tightening and financial gloom, and it’s said that we are all hankering after old-fashioned lifestyles. We want to be wafted...
French Brasserie Cookbook by Daniel Galmiche – review
The prospect of “French cooking” brings many of us out in a cold sweat. It’s the thought of a sauce with 27 stages and pastry...
The Big Red Book of Tomatoes by Lindsey Bareham – review
I love that title The Big Red Book of Tomatoes. Comforting and very reminiscent of a Christmas Annual – one of those bumper volumes that...
Simply Good Bread by Peter Sidwell – review
This book should have arrived a few weeks ago. One is always advised to bake bread when the estate agent is bringing viewers around. It’s...
Eating In by Sue Lawrence – review
Sue Lawrence came to prominence in 1991 when she won Masterchef – those were the days when I actually watched it and the programme was...
Reza’s Indian Spice – restaurant review
There are a few chefs in Britain who are icons of the industry and recognised by just their first name. There is the forceful “Gordon”,...
Classic Vegetarian Cookery by Arto der Haroutunian – review
Arto der Haroutunian died too young. He has left a cult following and a series of books to remind us of the very reasons that...
Flavours of Babylon by Linda Dangoor – review
I guess we all think that we know lots about Iraq. It visits our sitting room every evening. There are snippets of tragic news on...
Mighty Spice by John Gregory-Smith – review
John Gregory-Smith has penned a unique and fascinating volume. It considers the spices themselves rather than focusing on a particular culinary tradition. So many countries...
Sandwiches, Panini and Wraps by Stefania Corsi – review
We all understand the need to eat healthy foods. We tick off our five a day – although we sometimes struggle to reach three. There...
The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion by Duane Swierczynski – review
Well the title The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion encouraged me to think that this was going to be a rather serious tome, probably penned...
New Vegetarian Kitchen by Nicola Graimes – review
No, don’t just skip by this review. New Vegetarian Kitchen should not encourage shudders from meat-eaters. This book is a striking and mouth-watering showcase for...
My Family Feast – cookbook review
Feasts are at the very centre of our best and most dearly-held memories. Christmas or Hanukah or other important festivals with all those traditions: the...
The Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook by Fuchsia Dunlop – review
The title of Fuchsia Dunlop’s Chinese cookbook is intriguing. The Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook might not immediately sound appealing. Is this food for revolutionaries? Perhaps dishes...
Fish – Recipes from the Sea – review
Fish cooking is still a mystery to many of us. Even accomplished cooks might not be too sure of their culinary ground. It is delicate;...
The Free Range Cook by Annabel Langbein – review
Annabel Langbein is a name new to many of us in the UK but that will likely change with the publication of The Free Range...
Japanese Bible – cookbook review
There is no denying the popularity of Japanese food in the UK these days. There has been a proliferation of new restaurants showcasing that cuisine....
200 Mini Cakes and Bakes – cookbook review
There cannot be many who would not enjoy a luscious slice of cake. Cupcakes are popular even as replacements for wedding cakes, and macaroons seem...
Thai Bible by Jackie Passmore – review
A few years ago Thai restaurants were rare but that’s changed, and some lucky folks even get to have holidays in Thailand. They return home...