Gerard Baker Books

The complete guide to British cooking by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st century kitchen. Published to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mrs Beeton's first publication, the 220 classic British recipes in this stunning collection are taken from the original Book of Household Management and have been updated for the twenty-first-century kitchen. Combined with sound, modern advice on how to source good food, plus detailed information on ingredients and equipment, and illustrations of all the techniques required, this is still the go-to for any aspiring or experienced home cook.

The honeybee not only produces the rich, golden sweetener that we love so much, but it is one of the key pollinators of flowering plants and fruit trees upon which man depends. Today, bees are under threat - largely through human interference and manipulation.

Banish sunken sponges, burned caramel and soggy bottoms from your kitchen forever! This book answers over 150 essential baking questions, looking at the common techniques we use and the history of how they came about. Why do cakes sometimes sink in the middle?How can I tell if my bread is perfectly risen?Why haven't I been able to whisk my egg whites properly?There are also 30 classic recipes demonstrating the key skills that every baker should know - all to help you perfect your baking at home.

The complete guide to cooking hearty meat dishes by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.