The original hardback gained universal praise; 'A fascinating account' said the TLS; echoed by national and local press; 'A fascinating book full of off-beat information', wrote Derek Cooper. This book looks beyond the brilliant colours of the sweet-shop shelf and consider the ingenuity of sugar boiling and the manufacture of those intriguing avatars of childhood happiness: the humbug, the gobstopper, the peardrop and the stick of rock. As well as a history, it is also a recipe book, with twenty tried and tested methods for sweets ancient and modern. Who has not wondered how they got the marbling into humbugs and the fantastic patterns into Just William's gobstoppers? The byways of knowledge that are illuminated make this so rewarding. Did you know how they got the letters into rock? How they twisted barley sugar? The difference between fudge and tablet? The connection between humbugs and an Arab sweet from 13th-century Spain (where it was borrowed it from the Persians)?

'If I had a child at Uni ... this is the book I'd be putting in their stocking this Christmas' Nigella Lawson 'The millennials' answer to Delia Smith' Daily Mail 'The poster girl for TikTok cooks' The Times 'The how-to cookbook for the modern generation. Fresh, engaging and great fun' Rukmini Iyer, Roasting Tin series Learn the basics. Up your cooking game. Delicious food every time. This is a cookbook with no judgement. Together, we'll learn how to make incredible food at home. We'll start with the basics: 12 Core recipes (or go-to skills) that everyone needs to know, like how to make a pasta sauce, roast a chicken or make a killer salad dressing. Then we'll use these core skills as a base for delicious and adaptable recipes that will up your cooking game - the Staple, the Brunch, the Potato Hero (of course they make an appearance) and the Fancy AF. So, once you've nailed that classic tomato sauce (which I promise will become the new go-to in your kitchen), you can stir it through pasta, or bake it with eggs for the perfect Shakshuka and, before you know it, you'll be getting real fancy and making a show-stopping Chicken Parmigiana to impress your friends. Other chapters include: White Sauce: think Mac and Cheese and Bacon-y Garlicky Gratin. Flat Breads: easy flat breads for Halloumi Avo Breads and Salmon Tikka wraps. Emulsions: Chicken Caesar Salad with homemade mayo and next level Steak Bearnaise with Hollandaise and Crunchy Roast Chips. Meringue: from Eton Mess Pancakes through to Simply the Zest Lemon Meringue Pie Whether you're completely new to the kitchen or looking to elevate your basics with clever tricks, my step-by-step guidance will help you nail delicious food every time. As a chef with over ten years' experience in professional kitchens, I've done the years of training so you don't have to. It's okay to make a few mistakes along the way, and together, we'll help you fix them and achieve incredible results at home. I am passionate about the importance of great food at home, every day - it's what we all deserve. This is not just the food you want. It's the food you need.

You could be forgiven for thinking that the keto lifestyle is an expensive one - but that doesn't have to be the case. In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Keto Kitchen and Lazy Keto Kitchen, Monya Kilian Palmer shares all the secrets of how to enjoy the energy-boosting (and weight-loss) benefits of the low-carb keto lifestyle without breaking the bank. From clever use of leftovers to how to get the most out of more affordable cuts of meat, this book is packed with ideas to transform even the most basic of ingredients into decadent dishes that still work with your macros. From tasty Pulled Pork Burgers to Spicy Enchiladas or Mushroom & Cheese Souffle Omelettes, these good-value, great-tasting meals will satisfy your taste buds - and your bank balance. This is keto made simple and affordable.

Beekeeping is about management, control and learning to understand the honeybee. It can also become a very enjoyable and sociable pastime - visiting others' hives and picking up vital hints and tips is all part of the fun - and farming and eating honey that your own bees have produced is a pure delight.Information is given on the basic tools and equipment needed for setting up a hive to detailed advice on when to harvest honey and honey-inspired recipes, from delicious cakes to beauty products. This is an invaluable guide for anyone thinking of keeping bees.

Comprehensive in scope, authoritative in style, and offering clear, practical and encouraging instruction, The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion is the one book you'll turn to every time you bake. In it, the experts from King Arthur lead home bakers through hundreds of easy and foolproof recipes from yeast breads and sourdoughs to cakes and cookies to quick breads and brownies. Winner of the 2004 Cookbook of the Year Award by the James Beard Foundation, this dependable cookbook has been reinvigorated with new photography, recipes and revisions to keep it relevant to today's modern baker. Decades of research in their famous test kitchen shaped the contents of this book: 450+ recipes, a completely up-to-date overview of ingredients (including gluten-free options), substitutions and variations, and troubleshooting advice. Sidebars share baking secrets and provide clear step-by-step instructions. Techniques are further explained with easy-to-follow illustrations. The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion is an essential kitchen tool.

This Essential Guide is the all inclusive one stop shop to gluten and allergen free baking. Six chapters each dedicated to a specific flour including 50+ diverse recipes that are packed with the information you need for successful gluten free baking. From delicious Stove Top English Muffins, Cheesy Skillet biscuits, and Chocolate Babka Bread to Fig Newtons, Graham Crackers and Funnel Cake. Learn how to make these unique and hard to find allergen free recipes. Brittany and Iris will help you: Learn how to successfully bake with each flour Learn how to best substitute each flour Understand the basics of baking without eggs, corn, soy, dairy Learn the ins and outs of all the unrefined sugars and how to exchange them. Also Included are baking tips from some of today s leading gluten free experts: Elana Amsterdam Beth Hillson Ricki Hellar Amy Green Linsey Herman Kelly Brozyna Katie Higgins This complete guide will provide you with all the information and useful tips you need to prepare wonderful baked goods you never thought possible and will gift you with the knowledge to create your own.