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After 20 years as an antiques journalist, which included running an antiques newspaper and then being deputy editor of The World of Interiors for its first five years, Kate Dyson set up The Dining Room Shop in Barnes, London. She lives round the corner from the shop with her husband, John. they have four grown-up children and six grandchildren. This little book is gleaned from many years of fascination with antique recipes and cooking for the family and friends at home.

For adults only ...When someone is presented with a plate of seemingly ordinary cupcakes and told that it is in fact a twist on their favourite alcoholic drink, it's amazing to see how their eyes light up. The author and her family spent many years as "expats" during which time she started experimenting with alcohol-infused versions of cupcakes and soon could not keep up with the demand. This collection of recipes has been tested, tweaked and adjusted where necessary to ensure that they are practically flop-proof. Some have liqueur in the icing, some have wine or beer in the cake itself, and others have seductive soft centres oozing with delightful cocktail ingredients. Step-by-step instructions explain clearly how the cupcakes are made, and while this book is not about cake decorating, the author includes fabulous ideas for making the cupcakes reflect something of their special nature. Gorgeous full-page photographs of every cupcake will inspire even the most reluctant cook to try them and helpful hints and tips throughout will help ensure success. There are also lots of suggested alternatives and recommendations for substitutions. Conversion tables and basic facts about alcohol and how it reacts in batter and icing complete the information you need to replicate the scrumptious cupcakes. So whether your favourite tipple is beer stout or pink champagne, your ideal cocktail Pina Colada or a Margarita, you want this book. It will change the nature of high tea forever!

'Salads can be anything you want them to be' says Fi Buchanan. In Seasonal Salads she showcases 52 mouthwatering recipes, one for every week of the year. Here it is, a book that celebrates salads in all their seasonal glory. There are hearty winter feasts (think Roasted Mushrooms with Farro or Lacy Potatoes with Eggs & Soft Herbs) as well as summer favourites (like Pistou Chargrilled Courgettes and Crispy Skinned Salmon Nicoise). There are classics and twists on classics, quick weeknight salads and dinner-partyworthy creations. What these recipes all have in common is Fi's trademark inventive flair, her ability to combine flavours and textures in the cleverest of ways to make the most of what's plentiful in each season. If you thought salads were something you served on the side, it's time to turn over a new leaf.

Cited Celebrity Masterchef, GBBO winners and by millions of ordinary cooks as the book that inspired them to cook, this is THE cookbook that should appear on a kitchen shelf in every home. With basics, such as white sauce, gravy and Victoria sponge, as well as indispensable recipes including sausage rolls, Chelsea buns and even new classics, like pesto and paella, you'll wonder how you survived without it! Even if you have the original, treat yourself (and your friends) to a new copy of this very special anniversary edition. Divided into 17 chapters from nibbles through to vegetarian meals, sauces, baking and even confectionery, it features over 950 recipes. There's a handy information section at the front, which gives tips on food storage, preparation and the best ways to cook different food types, such as rice, meat and veg. In this special 50th anniversary edition - with gorgeous gold-foiled cover - there are 50 new recipes to try along with the much-loved classics from previous editions. A must-buy book!

Live healthier for longer with the international bestselling guide that will change your life 'The diet that holds the key to staying young . . . Dr Valter Longo is now considered one of the most influential voices in the 'fasting movement' The Times 'Dr Valter Longo is one of the real scientific pioneers when it comes to researching the impact of food on health' Dr Michael Mosley, bestselling author of The Fast Diet and The Clever Guts Diet ________ This is the clinically tested, revolutionary and straightforward diet to help you slow-down ageing, fight disease and lose weight. Following 30 years of research, Professor Valter Longo - a biochemist and one of the world's leading researchers into ageing - discovered that the secret of longevity lies in cellular regeneration triggered by a special diet. And that by adhering to his fasting-mimicking diet, we can heal ourselves through food. The Longevity Diet will guide you through the process with: * An easy-to-adopt lifetime plan * Fasting-mimicking diet 3-4 times a year, just 5 days at a time * 30 easy and delicious recipes based on Longo's 'Five Pillars of Longevity' In this lifelong, health-boosting plan, you will feel the benefits of fasting without the hunger and live a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life. And you'll get to try easy, plant-and-fish based recipes . . . * Great for the heart and rich in antioxidants: black rice with courgette and shrimp * For a good source of iron, snack on dark chocolate and yoghurt * For dessert try tangy dried cranberries and walnuts ________ Make simple changes that can extend your healthy lifespan * Prevent age-related muscle and bone loss * Build your resistance to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and cancer * Maintain your ideal weight and reduce abdominal fat