Food and Drink - Softcover

"Food and Drink" is televisions longest-running food show. Started in 1982 it has regularly attracted a large audience and gained a solid following despite changes in presenters. Covering not only recipes and wine suggestions, information on food purchasing, storing and basic cooking are included for both run-of-the-mill ingredients as well as the more exotic. Reflecting today's multi-cultural society, "Food and Drink" encompasses recipes from around the world and has been at the forefront of these new cooking methods and ingredients from the start. Attractively laid-out, well-illustrated and clearly written, this is an invaluable culinary handbook backed by "Food and Drink's" high standards. The recipe section includes perennial favourites such as sausages and mash, peppered steaks and baked ham and the more exotic sticky ribs, creamy curried lamb and beef tortilla wraps. Bread, cakes, desserts and preserves are all covered and the book is rounded off with a comprehensive wine section describing not only how to care for wine and serve it but also explaining the different grape varieties and types. For "Food and Drink" addicts, new cooks or veteran chefs, all will find something of interest within these pages. - Lucy Watson

Food and Drink is packed with recipes that work every time and accessible facts about food and health. It includes the latest information on additives, labelling, nutrition, food hygiene, food allergies, cholesterol and vitamin supplements as well as all the reader needs to create the perfect storecupboard and to acquire and use the best available kitchen equipment and gadgets. There's a reminder of essential cookery techniques, such as chopping, mixing and measuring and the book also features many useful conversion charts and cooking times. In addition to all this invaluable information, Food and Drink contains 100 recipes for everything from cooking the perfect roast and making gravy to creating tasty and healthy home-cooked meals for family and friends. A separate chapter will enhance the readers' enjoyment of wine, with information on buying and tasting. There's an overview of the world's wines and principal grape varieties as well as practical advice on what to drink with different foods - recipes are matched with wine recommendations throughout the book. Full of reliable information and classic recipes, Food and Drink will find a place on every modern cook's bookshelf.