Here are some of my suggestions for books that anyone interested in food may enjoy...
My first suggestion is The Good Produce Guide. Mary Portas said "This book makes my heart beat with joy"! I always keep a copy of this book in my car as Rose Prince is very good at finding the sort of place this blog loves. Please let me know if you ever need an assistant Rose!
Taste Britain, introduced by rock n roll cheesemaker Alex James, is another good guide to regional produce, speciality shops and organic food.
If you live in (or visit) London I'd recommend two books, firstly
London's Best Food Shops, which is an excellent guide to fine food shops and specialist suppliers area by area.
Also covering London is:
Jenny Lindford's Food Lovers London, which Nigel Slater simply describes as "a joy"! I can't decide which I prefer, so I've included both.
When in London, I also consult my copy of the London Market Guide.
My next choice is:
Andrew Webb's Food Britannia was reviewed in this blog earlier this year, and is an around Britain on a plate guide to local food and producers. It's more of a book for the coffee table than the car's glove box, it's a nice read on a cold winter evening.
I've not included recipe books, probably because I'm not very good at sticking to them! I've got plenty at home and wouldn't be without my Good Housekeeping Cookery Book and Delia's Complete Cookery Course etc. but these days it's easier to Google a few ingredients to find a recipe, isn't it?
However I'd recommend:
Don't Sweat the Aubergine. Nicholas Clee clearly explains the theory behind cooking and what works and what doesn't!
My last suggestion is:
Chocolate Therapy, a fascinating book which analyses chocolate eaters by what shape chocolate you choose, what centre you choose and also what you do with the wrapper afterwards!
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