Food and beverage technology

Discover the wonderful world of natural wine… without all the drama.

After years spent working in the restaurant industry, specialising in wine and spirits, friends Karl Sjostrom and Mikael Nypelius decided to launch 'Cider for the People'.

This book on single malt whisky makes an excellent guide for all whisky drinkers, from the novice to the connoisseur. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. Over half of Scotland’s whisky distilleries are open to visitors and visitor numbers reached record numbers of over 1.7 million in 2016.

Whisky is the world’s favourite spirit and is enjoying booming sales, yet too often it’s shrouded in mystery, myth and complex-sounding terminology.

Already responsible for giving jelly a 21st-century makeover, Sam and Harry focus their attention on the perennially popular cocktail, the most sophisticated form of drink.

Preserving is a wonderful way to make summer and autumn fruits and vegetables last into the winter and through to the next harvesting season.

“Master Mixologist” – The Daily Telegraph

“Imaginative, daring and flying the flag for the savoury-beverage trend”– Harper’s Bazaar

“The drink industry’s answer to Heston Blumenthal” – Square Meal

“Pioneering Bartender” – City A.M.

Although today’s kitchens are crammed full of ‘useful’ appliances, few people seem to know how to operate them in even the most basic way, let alone make the most of them. Award-winning illustrator Alan Snow has set out to change matters, with this striking diagrammatic guide.

Around the world, young brewers, with passion, reverence and commitment, are bringing flavour back to beer after decades of domination by global giants and their bland products. Such is the fervour for IPA that the journey started by India Pale Ale in Victorian England is far from over.

Natasha Mae Sayliss, founder of London-based juice company Mae + Harvey, is about to shake up the juicing world. Her new book offers a refreshing alternative to detox and diet juicing with a selection of over 100 eminently practical, pleasing and seasonal recipes for juices, smoothies, nut milks and more.

Kombucha is a great natural, healthy and refreshing alternative to sweet carbonated soft drinks, which is easy and cheap to make at home. Learn how to make it yourself with this fantastic guide.