500 Cupcakes and Muffins by Fergal Connolly – review
Fergal Connolly is a London-based home economist who has worked in restaurants in Europe and the United States. He has worked on such food magazines...
Sushi by Vicki Liley – cookbook review
It’s healthy food. It’s an art form. It’s impressive, and it’s iconic. People either love it or refuse to try it. Its skill lies in...
Contemporary Indian Cuisine by Anil Ashokan – review
This is a stunner! Contemporary Indian Cuisine has the light, airy, modern feel of a French Nouvelle Cuisine cookbook but still manages to convey the...
The HP Sauce Cookbook by Paul Hartley – review
We are talking “serious” condiment! These distinctive bottles have been an indispensible addition to tables of greasy spoon cafes all over Britain and beyond. They...
Top 100 Low-Salt Recipes by Christine Bailey – review
We must all know by now that too much salt is bad for us. We can reduce the risk of heart attack, strokes and some...
Left for Dead in the Outback by Ricky Megee – review
The full title gives you an insight into the content and style of this gritty travel book: Left for Dead in the Outback – How...
Misadventure in the Middle East by Henry Hemming – review
Misadventure in the Middle East is a story of a journey around the Middle East or, as our two intrepid heros would prefer, The Heart...
Fast Pasta by Australian Women’s Weekly – review
The fact that pasta is fast will not come as some earth-shattering revelation. The strength of Fast Pasta is the wealth of ideas to expand...
Lighten Up by Jill Dupleix – cookbook review
Lighten Up – Light, fresh, modern, healthy food is what the book says. You’ll therefore be expecting food that will probably leave you feeling faint...
Complete Indian Cooking by Meena Pathak – review
You might not know the name Meena Pathak but I am sure you know her products. Pataks is the name of the company she has...
Meena Pathak Celebrates Indian Cooking – review
The name sounds familiar. Well, it will do to any of us who buy the celebrated Patak’s range of Indian sauces and condiments. They grace...
500 Cookies by Philippa Vanstone – review
Now, I am not a girl with an overly sweet tooth. I can pass up a slice of most cakes without so much as a...
Chinese Cookery by Ken Hom – review
This is the 25th anniversary edition of Ken’s original and ground-breaking book. I had that first edition, and it fell apart through years of use....
The Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cookbook by Paul Hartley – review
There are some products that evoke memories. Dr. Pepper root beer reminds me of my friend Carolyn in the US, HP Sauce reminds me of...
Cook Yourself Thin – Quick and Easy – cookbook review
Cook Yourself Thin: sounds like a kitchen workout video. “Try these few simple exercises while you cook – lift those pans, jog between fridge and...
Turkish Cooking by Tess Mallos – review
I am so surprised that there are not more Turkish cookbooks around. It’s a cuisine that has had a huge influence on the entire Mediterranean...
The Slow Cooker Cookbook by Gina Steer – review
I have, dear reader, in my possession, one of the original slow cookers or crockpots. It isn’t a thing of beauty and the pot doesn’t...
Black Pudding and Foie Gras by Andrew Pern – review
This is a magnificent volume that leads you to expect something special before you even open the cover. Black Pudding and Foie Gras is a...
Healthy and Delicious by Reader’s Digest – review
It’s all very well telling us that we should eat 5 fruits or veggies each day but that sometimes seems difficult to achieve. Crisps and...
Fat Bloke Slims by Bruce Byron – review
Well, OK, so Mostly Food and Cocktails is mostly about food. No surprise there. But it’s also about laughs, health, and encouraging my dear readers...