In 1984 a young Chinese-American appeared in his first BBC television programme, a new series on Chinese cookery which, in his own words, “opened up a whole new world to the British Public.” That young man was, of course, the great Ken Hom. He thrilled viewers by cooking exciting dishes in real time and introduced British viewers to the wok – in fact his second ever programme focused on how to choose and use your wok.
Read MoreKumud Ghandi is a food scientist, nutritionist, spice maestro, author and broadcaster, whose passion for garlic in all its sweet and pungent glory has inspired her to write The Garlic Story. Plus, rediscovering the joy of good old-fashioned baking.
Read MoreWhen you want something delicious to eat, but not a great pile of washing up, one pot cooking is hard to beat. We have two books newly added to ckbk to help. Plus Jenny Jefferies latest cookbook featuring stories from farmers and fishermen around the world, and suggestions for seasonal sorrel recipes.
Read MoreHave you discovered the brilliant Darren Purchese and his oh-so-tempting recipes yet? If not, now is the moment to do so. We are fortunate to have four of Darren’s books on ckbk, and were thrilled to sit down with Darren to chat about his life, career, and passion for pastry.
Read More“Finding out that Jeanne Strang had written another exploration of southwestern French cuisine, bringing that story forward another thirty years, was like realizing that yet another present had unexpectedly materialized under the Christmas tree.”
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day, March 17, is an annual opportunity to turn your thoughts towards the emerald isle. A public holiday in Ireland, a celebration of patron saint, Saint Patrick, the date has long been celebrated by Irish communities worldwide. Plus, the story behind the Sydney Seafood School.
Read MoreMarch 8 is International Women’s Day, March 10 is Mother’s Day in the UK. Many of us baked our first batch of cookies and stirred our first pot of something that smelled great to a hungry young tummy, under the watchful eye of the women who kept us fed and watered. These tastes stay with us, they feel right, taking us back to childhood and the ‘best’ chicken pie, lasagne, carrot cake or whatever it may be.
Read MorePlats du Jour, The Taste of Things, and Madeleines – this week’s ckbk newsletter is packed with celebrations of French cooking.
Read MoreSugar and spice do very much add up to all things nice in Eleanor Ford’s brand new book A Whisper of Cardamom, which we are excited to have for you on publication day. Eleanor Ford is a multi-award-winning food writer – most recently for her third book The Nutmeg Trail – with a special interest in, and aptitude with, spice. For our newest feature we caught up with her to discuss her latest book, in which she explores the culinary magic created by sugar and spice.
Read MoreFood writer, cookbook author, and founding editor of Taste magazine, Pepita Aris is an authority on Spanish cuisine. During her decades long career, on television and radio, in her books and magazine articles, she has brought knowledge, understanding, and recipes from her beloved Spain to a wide audience.
Read MoreTempting new recipes are always welcome, but in the grey of January back-to-work time (for those in the Northern hemisphere anyway), they are all the more so. We have two books newly added to ckbk that are tempting indeed.
Read MoreComfort food recipes to ease you into the New Year, suggestions for anyone going plant-based for Veganuary, and details of #ckbkclub's book of the month, Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well by Pellegrino Artusi.
Read MoreWith Christmas day fast approaching, are you still charging wildly along the high street in the hopes of finding something your sister will actually like? Leave the crowds behind, the perfect gift for any food lover in your life – is there anyone in your life that isn’t! – is at your fingertips.
Read MoreNo matter how many office parties or meetups with friends and family the coming weeks hold, Christmas Day itself is central to the holiday season. And for the cook of the household that can mean a lot of work and expectation. Tip one: delegate. Tip two: take your time to look through the wealth of Christmas recipes and resources on ckbk to make your Christmas lunch a pleasure to cook and eat.
Read MoreCanadian Luay Gharafi, the author of Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking and Preserving Food at Home, joined his local Community Supported Agriculture program in 2009 and was immediately hooked. From there he went on to study in Toronto, enrolling in George Brown University's culinary arts program. In his food, fresh produce, and its cultivation, comes first.
Read MoreThis week we are delighted to welcome La Comida del Barrio: Latin-American Cooking in the USA to ckbk. This 2003 cookbook was the debut title from chef Aarón Sánchez, who is now known to millions in his role as a judge on the US edition of Masterchef.
Read MoreWhen bestselling cookbook author and former New York Times columnist Mark Bittman presents you with The Best Recipes in the World: More than 1,000 International Dishes to Cook at Home, you sit up and pay attention. Newly added to ckbk, this book is the gathering of a lifetime of knowledge from one of the best in the business. With many books to his name, Bittman had long wanted to write one bringing together the very best food from around the world.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again, when we look to the dark side and prepare to outdo last year with ridiculous spooky costumes and an excess of candy. Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve is a celebration with pagan origins which also now marks the beginning in the Christian calendar of a period dedicated to remembering the dead.
Read MoreVegan cooking used to be niche, and the foods on offer were "same old, same old" with recipes that were worthy but uninspiring. That is no longer the case — there's now now glorious and tasty variety of options for those who want to cook and eat plant-based food. We are pleased to offer two new books to help you on your quest.
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