Food & Drink

Feast on an assortment of flavours in our Food & Drink section. From delicious cookbooks on cuisines across the globe to insightful commentaries on the cultural impact of gastronomy, here you’re sure to enrich your culinary repertoire. We have books perfect for aspiring chefs, passionate bakers and food lovers.

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Ice Cream P/B - Thryft
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Lyn Severance, Jules Older  | Charlesbridge

Ice Cream P/B

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The book "Ice Cream" is perfect for anyone who loves the delicious frozen treat and is interested in learning about the history and impact of ice cream on society. The authors provide a witty and enjoyable read for readers of all ages, complete with quizzes to test your knowledge. The most distinctive feature about this book is the unique perspective it provides on how civilization has affected ice cream and vice versa, making it a perfect recommendation for those interested in food and cultural history.
"Here's some advice. Stay alive." --Haymitch AbernathyWhen it comes to The Hunger Games, staying alive means finding food any way possible. Katniss and Gale hunt live game, Peeta's family survives on the bread they make, and the inhabitants of the Seam work twelve-hour days for a few handfuls of grain--all while the residents of the Capitol gorge themselves on delicacies and desserts to the heart's desire.For the first time, you will be able to create delicious recipes from the humble District 12 to the extravagant Capital, including:French Bread from the Mellark Family BakeryKatniss's Favorite Lamb Stew with Dried PlumsRue's Roasted ParsnipsGale's Bone-Pickin' Big Game SoupCapitol-Grade Dark Chocolate CakeIf you're starving for more from Katniss, Peeta, and Gale, this cookbook is sure to whet your appetite!"Fans Cook Up Recipes for Food Featured in Fantasy Novels. . . This month, The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook was published, with 150 recipes for rustic, gamy fare." —Wall Street Journal"Hungry for the dishes served up in Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy? The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook: From Lamb Stew to "Groosling" —More Than 150 Recipes Inspired by The Hunger Games Trilogy is ready to rock fans' kitchens." —USA Today"The Hunger Games movie is just a few months away, and really, who isn't secretly super-excited for the teen post-apocalyptic book trilogy to make it to the big screen? Watching the trailer on repeat is pretty fun. . . but now comes an even better way to sate your appetite—literally—until the film comes out. The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook!" —Village Voice
The Rough Guide To Goa - Thryft
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David Abram | Rough Guides

The Rough Guide To Goa

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The Rough Guide to Goa is perfect for travelers who want to explore the hidden gems of India's western coast. The book not only gives detailed information about the popular beaches and party spots, but also offers insights into Goan culture, wildlife, and neighboring regions such as Karnataka. The additional chapter on Mumbai is also a helpful resource for travelers. With practical advice and comprehensive coverage, this guidebook is a must-read for anyone planning a trip to Goa.
Good for You! : Fast and Healthy Family Favorites - Thryft
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Pillsbury | Pillsbury

Good for You! : Fast and Healthy Family Favorites

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Great Recipes and Ideas for Cooking Healthy in a Hurry!If you're short on time but want to serve great-tasting, nutritious meals, this is your ultimate dinner solution cookbook. Most of the 170 recipes use everyday ingredients and are ready in four steps and 35 minutes or less. Now that's low stress!Pillsbury Good for You! gives you great choices for every meal and any occasion. From Easy Breakfast Dinners to Quick Family Favorites, you'll find healthy, tempting recipes such as Basil-Zucchini-Potato Frittata, Skillet Shepherd's Pie, Pork and Noodle Primavera, Milanese Beef Grill, Crispy Cabbage and Chicken Wraps and more. Best of all, the dishes are high in flavor but low in fat, sugar and salt. Who knew that eating healthy could be so easy--or so delicious?Pillsbury Good for You! also gives * 170 recipes, many of which require only five ingredients--ones you're sure to have on hand* Lots of 20-Minute Meals--more than enough for every weeknight for a month* Recipes to fit your family's lifestyle in features such as "Easy Weeknight Entertaining," "Healthy Holidays," "Snacks to Pack" and "Dine-in-Desserts"* 68 color photos to whet your appetite and inspire you* All kinds of tips and tricks to nudge your family toward healthier eating, including "20 Quick Ways to Better Nutrition for Your Family" and "The Healthy Pantry," a guide to stocking ingredients and foods that are good for youFor more great recipes visit pillsbury.com
The Oxford Companion to Food - Thryft
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Alan Davidson | Oxford University Press

The Oxford Companion to Food

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The book, written by renowned food historian Alan Davidson, is an A-Z guide to foods and food products, covering a wide range of national and regional cuisines. With over 2650 entries and 40 feature articles, it offers readers an extensive bibliography of culinary terms, cooking techniques, and food science. The book also highlights staple foods of the world, famous prepared dishes and drinks, including their main ingredients and method of preparation. With exquisite illustrations, it is an essential reference for amateur cooks and professionals in the food industry alike.
Start a Cake Business from Home : How to Make Money from Your Handmade Celebration Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Cake Pops and More! - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for aspiring bakers who want to start and grow a successful cake business. It covers everything from legal and licensing requirements to marketing and expanding your business. The book provides practical advice on pricing and building a website, as well as tips on finding a kitchen and dealing with customers. With this comprehensive guide, you can turn your passion for baking into a profitable career from the comfort of your own home.
Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean - Thryft
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Linda Cobb | Gallery Books

Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean

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"Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean" is a must-read for anyone who wants to take their laundry game to the next level. The book provides an extensive guide on stain removal using natural solutions that are inexpensive and effective. The author, Linda Cobb, provides practical advice on how to sort laundry, soften hard water, line-dry clothes, and decipher fabric care symbols. Reviewers praise the book for its informative and easy-to-follow tips that have saved them time, money, and frustration.
100 Useful Herbs of Malaysia & Singapore - Thryft
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This book presents a clear and concise introduction to 100 common herbs of the region, highlighting their fascinating uses in traditional medicine, cooking, aromatherapy and fragrances. It defines herbs in the context of their uses and gives a brief historical background, notes on the development of modern drug technology, and an account of edible herbs and essential oils. Adapted from the authors’ book Herbs of Malaysia (2004), this present volume preserves the scientific rigour and expert knowledge of the original, while presenting the information in a more user-friendly format for general readers.
Everyday Raw Express - Thryft
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Matthew Kenney | Gibbs Smith

Everyday Raw Express

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Raw food in 30 minutes or less! Many people love the philosophy behind and benefits of eating raw, but often the recipes take hours or even a period of several days to prepare. Everyday Raw Express offers delicious soups and smoothies, pastas and wraps, entrees and desserts all prepared in 30 minutes or less. Matthew Kenney is a chef, restaurateur, caterer, and food writer. He has appeared on the Today Show, the Food Network, and numerous morning and talk shows. Matthew splits his time between New York and Maine.
Brazil - A Cook's Tour - Thryft
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Christopher Idone | Clarkson Potter

Brazil - A Cook's Tour

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Christopher Idone, a pioneer of illustrated cookbooks, takes the reader on a fascinataing culinary and cultural journey through the vast and varied landscape of Brazil. Includes more than 100 rich, colorful photographs, a mail-order source guide, and a list of special places to visit in Brazil. 125 4-color photographs.
Wine for Dummies - Thryft
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Ed McCarthy, Mary Ewing-Mulligan  | For Dummies

Wine for Dummies

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The bestselling guide that demystifies wine-now revised and updated Winner of the George Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year "Smart and totally readable." - Newsday "Crammed with useful, accurate information." - Wine Enthusiast "Complete...and agreeably relaxed." - New York Times The nation's most popular wine primer is now even better. Wine experts Mary Ewing-Mulligan and Ed McCarthy have revised this friendly, unintimidating guide to cover all the latest developments in the wine world: which wine regions are now hot (and which are not), information on new rules for shipping wine and the new vogue for screw-caps, and, of course, updates on vintages, producers, and wine resources on the Web. As always, the authors deliver just what ordinary mortals need to navigate the wine list at a restaurant or the wine aisle at a store, select a great bottle, and truly enjoy it. They provide an easy-to-understand overview of wine grapes and wine production, a detailed survey of wine regions and producers around the world, tips on tasting wine and pairing wine with food, pointers on wine storage units, and unbeatable guidance on how to choose a decent bottle at an affordable price. Ed McCarthy (New York, NY) writes for the Wine Enthusiast. His wife, Mary Ewing-Mulligan (New York, NY), one of only fourteen certified Masters of Wine in America, is a wine columnist for the New York Daily News. Both also teach classes at New York's International Wine Center, where Mary is a co-owner and director. They are also the authors of For Dummies guides to red wine, white wine, champagne, French wine, and Italian wine.
Escape the Diet Trap - Thryft
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John Briffa | Fourth Estate Ltd

Escape the Diet Trap

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"Escape the Diet Trap" is a pioneering book, challenging the popular, yet ineffective methods of calorie counting and low-fat diets for sustainable weight loss. It sheds light on how weight loss is not just about calorie intake, but also about the impact our diets have on key hormones such as insulin and leptin. Using simple tricks and mental shifts, this book empowers readers to make intuitive, health-focused choices for long-term success.
Keto Passport - Thryft
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Lindsay Taylor, Layla McGowan  | Bradventures Llc

Keto Passport

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This book is great for keto dieters who want to switch up their meals with new and interesting recipes from around the world. With 110 recipes full of nutrient-dense foods, readers will learn how to do keto "the right way." The primers and factoids throughout the book also provide insightful information for those new to the keto lifestyle.
Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal : An A-Z Guide to Safe and Healthy Eating - Thryft
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Malaysia : Recipes from a Family Kitchen - Thryft
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Malaysian food has long been the hidden jewel of South-east Asian cookery - it's a fusion of the Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures that make up Malaysia itself. In her debut book Malaysia Ping Coombes shares all the secrets and delights of this extraordinary cuisine. Drawing inspiration from her mother and from the late-night stalls and street markets in her hometown of Ipoh, Ping has put together over 100 delicious recipes that serve as a perfect introduction to the tastes and textures of Malaysian cooking. Chilli crab and caramel pork, spicy laksas and rendangs, satays and tangy sambals: these classic dishes are intensely satisfying to make, share and devour! Welcome to Ping's family table - and as Ping's mother would say, 'sek fan la!': come and eat!
Food and Healing
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Annemarie Colbin | Ballantine Books

Food and Healing

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If you resonate with the idea of food as your medicine, "Food and Healing" will be a revelation to you. Annemarie Colbin's profound insights challenge conventional dietary wisdom and provide a compelling argument for a more conscious approach to eating. With its emphasis on prevention and the medicinal properties of food, this book could change not only your diet but potentially your overall well-being.
Cooking for Geeks : Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food - Thryft
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Why, exactly, do we cook the way we do? Are you curious about the science behind what happens to food as it cooks? Are you the innovative type, used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Do you want to learn how to become a better cook?Cooking for Geeks is more than just a cookbook. Author and cooking geek Jeff Potter helps you apply curiosity, inspiration, and invention to the food you prepare. Why do we bake some things at 350°F / 175°C and others at 375°F / 190°C? Why is medium-rare steak so popular? And just how quickly does a pizza cook if you “overclock” an oven to 1,000°F / 540°C? This expanded new edition provides in-depth answers, and lets you experiment with several labs and more than 100 recipes— from the sweet (a patent-violating chocolate chip cookie) to the savory (pulled pork under pressure).When you step into the kitchen, you’re unwittingly turned into a physicist and a chemist. This excellent and intriguing resource is for inquisitive people who want to increase their knowledge and ability to cook.• Discover what type of cook you are and learn how to think about flavor• Understand how protein denaturation, Maillard reactions, caramelization, and other reactions impact the foods we cook• Gain firsthand insights from interviews with researchers, food scientists, knife experts, chefs, and writers—including science enthusiast Adam Savage, chef Jaques Pépin, and chemist Hervé This
Eating for England : The Delights and Eccentricities of the British at Table - Thryft
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This book would be a great read for those who are interested in British food culture, and those who enjoy reading personal memoirs. Nigel Slater's witty and humorous writing style would keep readers hooked from beginning to end. The book delves into various aspects of British food culture, such as dinner parties, funeral teas, Indian restaurants, dieting and eating whilst under the influence. With its light-hearted yet informative tone, this book is sure to leave readers both entertained and knowledgeable about the topic.
Popular Potato - Thryft
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Valwyn Mcmonigal | Harpercollins

Popular Potato

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"Popular Potato" is an excellent resource for both foodies and gardeners. McMonigal covers the wide range of potato varieties, their history, and tips on how to cultivate them. The book also contains a wide repertoire of easy-to-follow recipes for dishes like potato salad, bread, dessert and more. With detailed instructions, readers will develop an in-depth understanding of potatoes and how to easily incorporate them into their culinary repertoire.
James McNair's Cheese Cookbook - Thryft
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James Ncnair | Chronicle Books Llc

James McNair's Cheese Cookbook

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If you're a cheese enthusiast, this cookbook is a good choice for you! It not only provides advice on the best types of cheese to buy, store, and serve, but also includes recipes for various dishes that incorporate cheese in creative and delicious ways. From appetizers to desserts, this cookbook has something for every cheese lover to enjoy.
Lomelino's Pies
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Linda Lomelino | Roost Books

Lomelino's Pies

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If you're eyeing a delightful journey through the art of pie-making, "Lomelino's Pies" is your ultimate guide. Lindo Lomelino elevates the familiar comfort of pies with innovative flavors and dreamy, Instagram-worthy presentation. Her expertise not only presents a plethora of uniquely crafted recipes but also schools you on perfecting the crust and adding those final decorative touches that will impress at any gathering.
Potatoes : 65 Delicious Ways with the Humble Potato from Fries to Pies - Thryft
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"Potatoes: 65 Delicious Ways with the Humble Potato from Fries to Pies" is perfect for those who are looking for a cookbook with a wide variety of potato-related recipes. The book's unique feature is that it does not only offer classic dishes but also incorporates modern twists to recipes, making it unique and exciting. Additionally, the book's introduction provides a historical overview of the potato's journey, adding an extra dimension to it. This cookbook would be an excellent addition to any home cook's collection, especially for those who love potatoes or are looking for new ways to incorporate them into their diet.
The Best Recipes in the World : More Than 1,000 International Dishes to Cook at Home - Thryft
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The bestselling author of How to Cook Everything has gathered over 1,000 recipes in 52 international menus for the best dishes that people cook every day on every continent in the world--from Spain to India, from Mexico to Thailand. Two-color interior; 100+ b/w drawings.

Savour the World of Culinary Arts

Here at Thryft, our Food & Drink section offers a chance for you to explore new recipes, or the rich histories of your favourite dishes. Whether it’s perfecting a particular cuisine, or understanding the intricacies of a vintage wine, our collection can open the door to culinary adventures. Here, no matter if you’re a novice or an enthusiast, you can find something to inspire you in your kitchen.