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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Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal : An A-Z Guide to Safe and Healthy Eating - Thryft
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Body For Life - Thryft
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Michael D'Orso, Bill Phillips  | Harpercollins Publishers, Inc.

Body For Life

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Body For Life could be a good read for users who are looking for a structured program to help them get in shape. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its holistic approach, which combines a fitness plan with a mindset change, nutrition guidelines, and time management techniques. Users may find the book helpful if they are looking for a step-by-step guide that is easy to follow and has been successful for others.
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why - Thryft
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A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them! Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the 150 featured foods contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat - plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
Deliciously Ella : Awesome ingredients, incredible food that you and your body will love - Thryft
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This book would be a great read for anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet. Ella Mills, also known as Deliciously Ella, shares over 100 sugar-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. Her philosophy revolves around embracing natural foods that your body loves and creating fresh, simple dishes that taste amazing. Through her own health journey, she shows that eating healthy doesn't have to be daunting or restrictive, but rather a positive and nourishing way of life. So, if you're looking to nourish your body with delicious plant-based recipes, this book is a must-read for you!
French Women for All Seasons : A Year of Secrets, Recipes and Pleasure - Thryft
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Now you can have it all, all year round... 'Who can resist a book that recommends love and chocolate as part of a balanced diet?' asked Allison Pearson in the Daily Telegraph about Guiliano's French Women Don't Get Fat, a mould-breaking book that unlocked the secrets of 'The French paradox' and sold well over a million copies worldwide. By letter, by email, in person, readers have inundated Mireille Guiliano with requests for more advice. Her this buoyant new book full of advice, ideas and fresh, French recipes for each season.
The G.I. (Glycemic Index) Diet - Thryft
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The G.I. Diet is a great read for those looking for a simple yet effective way to lose weight. The color-coded system based on the glycemic index is easy to understand and offers a clear strategy for what foods to avoid and what foods to focus on. The book also provides inspiring success stories and helpful tips on dining out, making it a comprehensive guide for achieving permanent weight loss and improved overall health.
The RealAge Diet : Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat! - Thryft
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The RealAge Diet : Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat!

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The RealAge Diet provides a research-based diet plan that can help reverse aging. The book includes a test to determine your biological age and provides 51 food choices and strategies that can make you an age buster. The Hourglass diet is an easy-to-follow visual guide. The authors evaluate popular diets and provide modifications to make them more anti-aging. Overall, the book emphasizes the importance of nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods for a healthier and younger body.
Ballet Beautiful : Transform Your Body and Gain the Strength, Grace, and Focus of a Ballet Dancer - Thryft
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Ballet Beautiful could be a good read for anyone who wants to achieve their ideal body, develop the strength, grace, and elegance of a ballerina, and maintain their ideal health, shape, and size. Through this transformative approach to fitness and health, you can sculpt and tone sleek ballet muscles, build beautiful posture, and improve your mindset towards lasting change. With the Ballet Beautiful Lifestyle, a healthy, balanced approach to nutrition, you can also eat healthily and satisfy your entire body with quick, delicious, and stress-free daily recipes.
The Hungover Cookbook - Thryft
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Milton Crawford | Square Peg

The Hungover Cookbook

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Imagine waking up after a big night out and having a playful, tailored remedy at your fingertips. "The Hungover Cookbook" turns your post-party blues into a culinary adventure, ensuring that instead of suffering, you’re laughing and munching your way back to normal. It's not just about food, it's about finding a speck of joy in the bleakest of mornings.
The original baby-led weaning cookbook—with 130 delicious recipesForget baby purées and spoon-feeding—there’s an easier, more natural way to introduce your little one to solid foods. By about six months—when babies can sit up unassisted, grab things, and munch on them—they are ready to join the family at the kitchen table and discover real, solid food for themselves. Now, with The Baby-Led Weaning Cookbook, cooking family meals that your little one can share will be a cinch. Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett—founders of the baby-led weaning movement—collect 130 recipes perfectly suited for baby-led weaning, as well Help your baby learn to feed themselves, gauge their appetite, and love a variety of nutritious foods—while creating exciting, enjoyable mealtimes.
That Sugar Book - Thryft
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Damon Gameau | Macmillan

That Sugar Book

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Imagine realizing what you thought was healthy is harming you. That's what Damon Gameau uncovers in "That Sugar Book." He takes you on a profound personal journey, exploring the dangers of sugar hidden in 'healthy' foods, with approachable science and practical tips - a life-changer for anyone who eats.
Wine For Dummies - Thryft
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Wine For Dummies

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Savor the glories of the grape in this all-new, revised and updated edition of the best-selling Wine For Dummies. Even if you've never sipped a glass of wine in your life, a wonderful world is awaiting as you find out how to taste wine, what types of grapes are used in the wine-making process, and how wines are named. A little knowledge, say husband-and-wife authors Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, can go a long way in enhancing your delight and appreciation of wine.After you master the basics of enjoying fine wines, take a tour of the famous wine-growing regions of the world, from Burgundy to the Napa Valley, and discover vintage advice on great wines for any occasion as you decant the wisdom of these seasoned wine aficionados. Find out how to handle snooty clerks, restaurant wine lists, and stubborn corks. Uncork a wealth of practical advice and recommendations on where, when, and how to buy the wines you love and how to store them properly. Improve your wine vocabulary, too, so that when you make that great discovery, you can say more than, Gee, this tastes good!"
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.
Healing Through Natural Foods - Thryft
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Healing Through Natural Foods

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Healing Through Natural Foods is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their health naturally. The book delves into the principles of nature cure and the healing powers of whole, natural foods. With practical advice and solutions for a range of common ailments, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to revitalize their health and wellbeing. Users would likely review this book highly for its practicality and comprehensive coverage of natural healing methods.
Hello, My Name Is Mommy: The Dysfunctional Girl's Guide to Having, Loving (and Hopefully Not Screwing Up) a Baby - Thryft
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This book is perfect for those moms-to-be who feel like they don't fit into the typical mold of motherhood. With humor and honesty, Sheri Lynch shares her own experiences and fears, helping readers navigate the overwhelming journey of becoming a mom without losing their sense of self. You'll find comfort in knowing that you're not alone in feeling like a "fraud" or "imposter," and that it's okay to be imperfect. The relatable voice of the author will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately realize that you have what it takes to be an amazing mother, despite any doubts or past insecurities.
Natural Food that Makes You Happy - Thryft
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Natural Food that Makes You Happy

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Natural Food that Makes You Happy could be a good read for someone who wants to eat healthy without giving up flavor. The book offers easy to make, delicious, and healthy recipes that will leave the reader feeling happier, more beautiful, and more energetic. The book is not just a collection of recipes but a way of living and thinking, promoting a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Beauty*Licious - Thryft
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Lisa Clark | Harpercollinschildren'sbooks

Beauty*Licious

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"Beauty*Licious" is the perfect read for teenagers and tweens who want to embrace their individuality and feel confident in their own skin. This book is bursting with beauty tips that will help you develop your own funky style with confidence. The book also includes great advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle without the need for fad diets or unhealthy eating regimes. With the help of Lola Love and the Pink Ladies, you'll learn how to unleash your unique beauty with confidence, and be fun, feisty, fearless, and absolutely fabulous!
Party Foods : 320 Mouthwatering Recipes for Every Occasion, from Light Bites, Brunches and Buffets to Dinner Parties, Shown in 1000 Photographs - Thryft
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Everything you need to know about successful party planning, with advice on budgets, drawing up a guest list and invitations, as well as essential entertaining tips.
101 Uses for a Dog - Thryft
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101 Uses for a Dog

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If you're a dog lover, this book speaks to your affection for our furry friends in an unexpected and charming way. Each page showcases a different and often humorous role that dogs play in our lives, from workout buddy to the most adorable thief of our hearts. It's a light-hearted nod to the versatility and endearing qualities of dogs. Perfect for a quick, heartwarming read or a thoughtful gift to a canine enthusiast.
The Fit Foodie Meal Prep Plan - Thryft
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Sally O'Neil | Murdoch Books

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The Fit Foodie Meal Prep Plan is perfect for busy individuals who want to save time and eat healthy. With over 75 different combo options, this book provides a variety of delicious recipes such as poached chicken with buckwheat and miso broth and turkey meatballs with waffles and pesto. The book also teaches you to batch and stash healthy staples, and provides foolproof protein options like oven-baked salmon and chicken. Overall, this book is a practical guide to stress-free meal prepping that will help you eat better and live more.
The Top 100 Diet Secrets : 100 Ways to Lose Weight and Stay Slim - Thryft
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Focusing on the best 100 foods, Anna Selby presents tried and tested ways to lose weight and stay slim.
Fresh Bread in the Morning (From Your Bread Machine) - Thryft
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This book is perfect for someone who loves bread and wants to take their homemade loaves to the next level. Annette Yates provides recipes that are not only easy to make but also reduce the amount of processed ingredients that are often found in store-bought bread. The book also offers creative ideas for adding extra ingredients like herbs, spices, and fruits to create unique and delicious loaves. Users will appreciate not only the simplicity of the bread-making process but also the healthier and tastier end product.
French Women Don't Get Fat : The Secret of Eating for Pleasure - Thryft
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Mireille Guiliano | Alfred A Knopf Inc

French Women Don't Get Fat : The Secret of Eating for Pleasure

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French Women Don't Get Fat could be a good read for anyone looking to learn about French gastronomy and how to enjoy food without gaining weight. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is that it promotes a balance between pleasure and health. Users may enjoy the true-life stories, simple advice, and delectable recipes included in the book. Reviews indicate that this book is a great guide for improving one's relationship with food and embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens - Thryft
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Jennifer Schaerti | Hci

Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens

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If you think gourmet meals in crappy little kitchens is an oxymoron, think again! In her debut cookbook, Jennifer Schaertl tackles the myths about gourmet cooking (you don't need expensive cutlery and a gazillion ingredients!) and shows you how to make delectable meals despite the lack of counter space. Everything from appetizers and salads to soups and one-pot wonders to side dishes and entrees, and of course, dessert is included along with Jennifer's tried-and-true advice for working with limited space, appliances, cookware, and ingredients all on a limited budget. More than 130 Crappy Little Kitchen (CLK) recipes await you inside, Whether you have an apartment-size galley kitchen, dorm room, or oversized, but completely outdated kitchen, Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens takes the stuffy out of gourmet and shows you how to love the kitchen you are in.
Formula 50 - A 6-Week Workout And Nutrition Plan That Will Transform Your Life - Thryft
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This book could be a good read for someone looking to embark on a holistic transformation journey. With a six-week workout and nutrition plan, Formula 50 provides practical strategies to accelerate fat loss and build muscle. What sets it apart is its emphasis on psychological approaches to fitness, making it an effective guide for both physical and mental well-being. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or just starting your fitness journey, this book offers valuable insights and motivational guidance to help you achieve your health goals.
The Ultimate Dog Book - Thryft
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David Taylor | Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd

The Ultimate Dog Book

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If you're a dog lover looking to deepen your understanding of your four-legged friend, "The Ultimate Dog Book" by David Taylor could be a great companion. It's a treasure trove of insight into various dog breeds, their behaviors, and how best to care for them—it might just become your go-to reference as you navigate the joys of dog ownership.
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.
Wine for Dummies - Thryft
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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.
The Zen Kitchen - Real Japanese Family Food - Thryft
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Adam Liaw | Hamlyn

The Zen Kitchen - Real Japanese Family Food

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Learn how to cook healthy, delicious Japanese recipes at home, and discover Zen philosophies to guide you and your family to healthier, more enjoyable meal times. Your new family favorites will soon include delicious dishes such as: Teriyaki Pork and Mushroom Rolls, Tantan Chicken Nabe, Spring Rain Noodle Salad with Spinach and Shiitake, Wagyu with Autumn Leaf Daikon and Sashimi Salad.As so many of us have discovered, it's hard not to fall in love with the Japanese style of eating that has long been based in the traditional wisdoms of the culture. And it is proven that the Japanese are among the healthiest, longest-living people on earth. In The Zen Kitchen, Adam Liaw has created a stunningly photographed guide to easy Japanese recipes that you and your family will love, and combined them with the wisdom of the East to show a whole new healthy way of eating and enjoying food.
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth : The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why - Thryft
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A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them! Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the 150 featured foods contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat - plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods! Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.
River Cottage Gluten Free - Thryft
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River Cottage Gluten Free

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River Cottage Gluten Free is not only a great cookbook for those who have to eat gluten-free, but for anyone looking to add variety and new ideas to their cooking. With clear advice and inventive recipes, such as Blackberry Bakewell Tart and Prosciutto and Egg Muffins, this cookbook offers something for everyone. Users will appreciate Naomi Devlin's expertise in alternative flours and fermentation methods, making gluten-free cooking more accessible and enjoyable.
Feed Your Child Right: the First Complete Nutrition Guide for Asian Parents - Thryft
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This book is a must-read for any Asian parents seeking to provide their children with healthy, culturally relevant nutrition guidance. The author provides practical advice on breastfeeding, preventing common childhood illnesses, and preparing delicious, nutritious meals. The book also offers tips on adapting traditional family recipes. Parents looking for reliable advice on how to nourish their children's health and wellbeing should consider reading Feed Your Child Right.
House Beautiful Entertaining - Thryft
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House Beautiful Entertaining is perfect for those who love hosting, but find it stressful. The book provides more than 150 tested and delicious recipes from some of the finest hosts in the United States and Europe, along with advice and hints for every occasion. Its distinctive feature includes classic party dishes with a twist, making it perfect for those who want to wow their guests with unique and mouth-watering meals.
Chris Powell's Choose More, Lose More for Life - Thryft
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Chris Powell's Choose More, Lose More for Life

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This book, "Chris Powell's Choose More, Lose More for Life," is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to transform their body and their life. With Chris Powell's carb-cycling plan, you'll kick your metabolism into high gear and see immediate results. What sets this book apart is the emphasis on choices - from workouts that take only nine minutes a day to delicious recipes and success stories to keep you motivated. This is not just a weight-loss journey, it's a life-changing experience that will empower you to make healthy choices and achieve lasting results. Get ready to transform your body and your life, one success at a time!

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.