Books

The Joy of Food by Rory O’Connell is a celebration of Irish seasonal produce and the simple joy of cooking and sharing good food....

The Geometry of Pasta reveals the Italian ‘secret’ of perfect pasta pairings. It explores over 300 shapes, their histories, and ideal...

Let’s talk bread. Not just any old dough, mind you. This is Tartine. Chad Robertson, a name that resonates through the kneading world,...

Brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott? Not your typical woman, not by a long chalk. 1960s Hastings, though, her male colleagues haven’t a clue...

‘Happy Food’ explores the powerful link between eating well and boosting your mood and joy. Niklas Ekstedt’s recipes meet Henrik Ennart’s...

This vibrant book playfully introduces little ones to the amazing world of gut microbes. Through engaging illustrations and simple...

Consider the very notion of an ‘authentic’ dish. Anya von Bremzen elegantly navigates a global landscape, This thoughtful exploration...

Ever wondered how Britain’s diverse food ends up on your plate? This book delves into our evolving food system, from local produce to...

Tim Spector’s research challenges widespread food beliefs. He examines the evidence behind calorie counting and breakfast’s importance,...

This book offers a straightforward look at food labels. It helps anyone understand what the labels truly mean for healthier choices. It...

Imagine landscapes crying out for help, their soils depleted. Nicole Masters steps in with ‘For the Love of Soil’, a narrative of...

This book recounts an anthropologist’s involvement with a food co-op. It explores the struggles of a small store against the industrial...

This book explores the intriguing period of 1850-1950. It details how British and US experts linked nutrition and commerce. ‘Wonder...

Your gut’s hidden world of bacteria profoundly impacts health. These microbes manage digestion and influence conditions like IBS and...

This isn’t just a book—it’s an expedition. A vibrant, photographic journey charting the globe’s coffee heartlands, from the soil to the...

This book by Jennifer Clapp explores how a few powerful transnational corporations came to dominate the global market for farm inputs...

Gordon Shepherd’s neurogastronomy unveils the powerful ‘brain flavour system’, challenging views on smell and revealing its impact on...

This collection explores the pervasive link between language and food in our social lives. It reveals how talking about food shapes...

Mars unveils regenerative agriculture as the essential solution to curb farming’s emissions and heal the Earth. This book delivers a...

Globalisation’s relentless march on our plates. Thousands of foods, now just a few. A handful of corporations at the root. The world’s...