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The Good Cook

The Good Cook by Simon Hopkinson, published by BBC Books

Everything about this cook book is relaxed, unhurried, calm.

Leon Baking & Puddings

Leon Baking & Puddings
Author: 
(Claire Patk & Henry Dimbleby)

‘Baking and Puddings’ is another fine-looking colourful tome, from those lovely people behind the eating phenomenon that is Leon.

No.3 London Dry Gin
A very decent London-made gin, laced with a hint of grapefruit.

B&B The Book of Breakfast & Brunch

B&B – The Book of Breakfast & Brunch, by Hugo Woolley

If you ever find yourself in a breakfast rut, this is the book to reach for. Hugo Woolley is something of a master when it comes to the first meal of the day.

Château Léoube, Rosé de Léoube
A fresh, clean rose from Château Léoube, that's perfect for mild days and light suppers.
Babicka vodka
A smooth Czech vodka with creamy notes, infused with wormwood.
Diva popcorn
Want to tart up your usual popcorn flavour? Diva popcorn takes your taste buds for a big spin.
Ladurée opens pop-up shop at Heathrow's Terminal 5
Ladurée, master of the French macaroon, is now selling its wares to passengers travelling through Terminal 5 at Heathrow.

Jamie does...

Jamie does... (published by the Penguin Group)
Author: 
(Jamie Oliver)

Jamie Oliver's travels through a clutch of countries have inspired this cookbook, which is brimming with foreign fare to get stuck into.

(The Penguin Group)
Pampas Plains rib-eye steak
Pampas Plains offers up steak cuts that carnivores will lust over.
Marmite launches chocolate bar

Chocolate Marmite? Yes people, it's for real.

Giovanni Rana Pasta
The new trattoria pasta from the Giovanni Rana range.
Vanilla bean paste from Porter Foods

Delicious, natural vanilla that is easy to use from Porter Foods

Cooking by Colour

Cooking by Colour
Author: 
Trish Davies

Trish Davies, a chef who works with Jean Christophe Novelli at the Novelli Academy, has just published her eighth book, Cooking by Colour.

9780754819615
Olives et Al
This Dorset-based company produces olives and all sorts of Mediterranean delicacies to die for.