by Diane Kochilas (Harper Collins, 2003) There are so many recipes in this book that I just itch to cook and long to eat but I think… Read on
by Jenny Baker (Faber and Faber, 1988) I was introduced to Jenny Baker's books when I was young, some time in the last century, and… Read on
Antonio Carluccio may have a Passion for Mushrooms, but I have a passion for him: his exuberance and enthusiasm is contagious and… Read on
Although I have got a lot of books about Japanese food, most of them are too daunting to be cooked from. This is not the case with… Read on
by Dan May (Ryland Peters and Small, 2012) I am an absolute heat-freak, so I relish any book that comes subtitled 'fabulously fiery… Read on
My books come from all over, and I relish the joy of collecting them, but much as I love bookshopping, those books that are given… Read on
by Alan Kistler (by Adams Media, 2012) For some reason, I seem to be surrounded by Game of Throne nuts and although I have not ventured… Read on
By Jo Wheatley (Constable, 2012) I was a huge fan of Jo Wheatley when she was on The Great British Bake-Off last year, and am truly… Read on
by the Swedish Culinary Team (Norstedts, 1995) Apparently today is National Swedish Day and so I have selected this week's… Read on
by David Loftus (Atlantic Books, 2012) I've long been a fan of the food photographer David Loftus, and have enjoyed the rare… Read on