Helen Stanton of Forum Books in Corbridge; The Bound, Whitley Bay; and The Accidental Bookshop, Alnwick on the latest food titles
Smoke and Seasoned Bread // Hasan Semay
Arriving on the south coast of Turkey, Hasan travels across mountains to the corners of the country unveiling culinary traditions and unearthing the history that flavours them. Think kebabs that bridge generations, stews that tell tales, breads that warm your soul, and desserts that are sweet escapism.
Spanish Made Easy // Omar Allibhoy
Spanish cooking is characterised by deep flavours, vibrant colours and minimal ingredients. With Omar you’ll learn to make a paella that packs a punch without spending hours in the kitchen, cook up a tapas feast for friends, and whip up a delectable dessert in minutes. Using supermarket-friendly ingredients and simple cooking methods, he shows you how to make sunny, delicious, everyday Spanish food.
Aperitivo
Through more than 65 delightful recipes for bar bites, cocktails and spritzes you’ll be transported to the bustling excitement of an Italian post-work aperitivo. From a social soirée to enjoying a special moment with family, aperitivo is a fabulous way to excite your appetite. Any Italian will tell you that aperitivo is a state of mind and a way of being – and we’ll drink to that!
Mediterranea // Anastasia Miari
Take a delicious deep-dive into the kitchens of the Med’s most qualified cooks – its grandmothers. A colourful, sensory journey through the coastal region, this book is a celebration of one of the best food cultures in the world. There are stunning Sicilian pasta dishes, classic desserts from the Côte d’Azur, Croatia’s best fish dishes, fresh and vibrant Turkish salads, and Greece’s best vegetable-rich one pots – all served with the stories of the grandmothers who have perfected these recipes.
Eat Copenhagen // Trine Hahnemann
From the chic restaurants of Vesterbro to the buzzing streets of Nørrebro, eating in Copenhagen is unlike dining anywhere else in the world. Explore the city through recipes from early morning cardamom buns and cinnamon kringles to Christmassy gløgg, honey bombs and hot chocolate, through smørrebrøds and Scandi-style salads for summer – all interwoven with stories of the city, cafés and konditori, and markets and restaurants.
Moveable Feasts // Chris Newens
Beyond its trademark terrasses and zinc-topped tables, what can Paris’ cuisine tell us about the city? Chris, a long-time resident of the historic slaughterhouse quartier, Villette, takes us on a gastronomic journey around Paris’ 20 spiralling arrondissements – seeking out, sampling and attempting to recreate a dish that represents each as it is today. From Congolese cat fish in the 18th to Middle Eastern falafel in the fourth, Chris lifts the lid on the city’s ever-changing and irresistible food culture.
