It has taken Giles Coren a lifetime to master the art of eating out.From a lonely childhood spent in pub car parks, peering in at a magical world of chickens in baskets and butter in little foil squares, to belching his way through taste clouds of prawn gas and chocolate air at 'the best restaurant in the world', to mock dog ... read more

Did you know that 'croissant' literally means 'crescent' or that oranges are native to China? Do you realize that the word 'pie' has been around for seven hundred years in English or that 'toast' comes from the Latin word for 'scorch'? From absinthe to zabaglione, this lively guide presents the meaning and origin of over 2,30... read more

'This is my story of India, a story gathered across many visits, connecting with people in various walks of life. The recipes I've collected along the way reflect the stories of countless mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sons of daughters, brothers, sisters and aunts, as told to me during my travels.' Journey through India w... read more

"Comfort me with apples, for I am lovesick", (Song of Solomon). In this sequel to her autobiography, "Tender at the Bone", Ruth Reichl continues her culinary adventures in pursuit of good meals and good company. She recounts her transformation from chef to food writer, a process that led her through restaurants (and occasiona... read more

A memoir (with recipes) of a life determined, enhanced and defined by food, by the chief restaurant critic for "The New York Times". Ruth Reichl tells all, from her food-poisoning mother (The Queen of Mould) to her own career.

In a culture of celebrity chefs and food reality shows, in countries which are crammed with fresh ingredients flown in from every corner of the Earth, we nonetheless year-on-year wade ever deeper into a great swamp of processed foods. The more we watch food on television, the less food we actually prepare and cook. Michael P... read more

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Sarah Wilson was a self-confessed sugar addict, eating over 30 teaspoons of sugar every day. She'd developed mood disorders, a weight issue, sleep problems and an overactive thyroid. She knew she had to make a change. In January 2011, she decided to quit sugar. What started as an experiment soon became a way of life, and she ... read more

Culinary legend Elizabeth David revolutionized British cooking, her recipes bringing the colour and vibrancy of sunnier climes to kitchens everywhere. This beautiful new collection celebrates Elizabeth's best and most-loved vegetable recipes, spanning her lifetime's cooking and featuring a range of delicious, timeless dishes ... read more

Much-loved food writer and presenter Belinda Jeffery shares her love of seasonal produce in this hand-picked selection of her favourite recipes. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most celebrated cooks and chefs. Lantern Cookery Classics gathers timeless recipes from these much-loved authors in this new series o... read more

This carefully chosen selection of Manu's classic French home-style and bistro recipes is like the 'little red dress' of French cuisine - a must-have for anyone interested in the beauty of a cuisine that never goes out of fashion. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most celebrated cooks and chefs. Lantern Cookery... read more

An evocative collection of Christine Manfield's classic recipes, inspired by her lifelong passion for food and insatiable appetite for travel. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most celebrated cooks and chefs. Lantern Cookery Classics gathers timeless recipes from these much loved authors in this new series of ... read more

If you're after classic recipes that work every time, look no further. This lovely collection of David Herbert's sweet and savoury favourites has something for everyone. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most celebrated cooks and chefs. Lantern Cookery Classics gathers timeless recipes from these much-loved auth... read more

Recommending a minimum of three restaurants each, today's hottest food talent reveal their favourite breakfast places; where they like to eat late at night; which restaurant they wish they'd opened and more. Whether it's their favourite sushi bar when traveling or where they eat locally on a rare night off all 2300 chef rec... read more

Sharing a home-cooked meal with family and friends is a source of great joy for talented chef Karen Martini. In this inspiring collection of simple recipes she shows how easy it can be to entertain stress-free. Lantern is proud to publish many of Australia's most celebrated cooks and chefs. Lantern Cookery Classics gathers ti... read more

A champion of organic, locally produced and seasonal food and founder of acclaimed Californian restaurant Chez Panisse, Alice Waters explores the simplest of dishes in the most delicious of ways, with fresh, sustainable ingredients a must, even encouraging cooks to plant their own garden. From orange and olive salad to lemon ... read more

For more than 20 years, Sydney Seafood School has been teaching us how to prepare and cook the wonderful array of seafood found in our oceans and rivers. Now, for the first time, the School shares its wealth of tips and techniques, along with more than 80 outstanding recipes from Australia's leading chefs. Try your hand at Pe... read more

Lorraine is writing what in many ways could be the memoir for Generation X. She had a high-flying advertising job with a fab salary but she didn't love it. And each day she wondered how she could spend more time following her passion - food. Finally, prompted by her husband, the mysterious Mr NQN, she creates a blog about rec... read more

Culinary legend Elizabeth David revolutionized British cooking, her recipes bringing the colour and vibrancy of sunnier climes to kitchens everywhere. This beautiful new collection celebrates Elizabeth's best and most-loved vegetable recipes, spanning her lifetime's cooking and featuring a range of delicious, timeless dishes ... read more