Cook Books

We are incredibly lucky to have Ping Coombes - MasterChef Winner 2014 on our doorstep here in Somerset. Ping is a truly inspiring chef and many of the dishes in this book call for the South-east Asian ingredients that we stock here at Somerset...

The Spanish Pantry is the latest cookbook by the celebrated Spanish chef José Pizarro. With 100 beautiful and easy recipes, the book shows how a handful of simple store cupboard ingredients can transform everyday meals into fuss-free dishes full of sunshine, warmth. Whether it's...

Jonas Cramby's Mexican cookbook 'Taco Loco' is literally bursting with flavour, it's so evocative of one of the world's most exciting street food cuisines. With over a hundred easy to follow recipes that show you how to recreate Mexican favourite's, you'll be crunching your...

Authentic Family Recipes from the North of Mexico Norteña by Karla Zazueta is a vibrant celebration of northern Mexican cooking, filled with authentic family recipes from Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua and beyond. Karla brings the bold, sun-soaked flavours of the Mexican kitchen with clear,...

Bowl food is such a great way to build flavour and texture to mealtimes and this inspiring book by Pippa Middlehurst tells the story of building a bowl from bottom up - with seasonings and sauces, crunchy bits and aromatics, fresh herbs and toppings....

Pippa Middlehurst's book on simple noodle dishes is a complete inspiration for anyone wanting to make really delicious, simple meals, inspired by the flavours of the East and South East Asia. Just flicking through this book, you'll want to make every single dish, they...

Pippa Middlehurst was the winner of BBC's Britain's Best Home Cook. Her book, Dumplings and Noodles was her first publication and is stacked full of amazing recipes. If you have ever wondered what to do with some of the ingredients we sell - buy...

We are all really lucky to have the supremely talented Ping Coombes on our doorstep here in Rode. Ping won the BBC MasterChef title in 2014 and has gone on to run fantastic supper clubs, a cookery school and makes delicious take-home meals Ping at Home. ...

The Spanish Pantry almost defines the essence of Somerset Foodie - it's the way I go about creating meals for my family. Having a beautiful larder full of wonderful ingredients is my GO-TO inspiration for cooking delicious food. The Spanish are obsessed with quality...

Jonas Cramby's book 'Taco Loco' is so evocative of our last trip to Mexico, the atmosphere of street food in Mexico is captured beautifully. It's always nice to flick through a book and recognize bars and markets that are featured in the photography. The...

Perfect gift for lovers of Mexican food. Norteña by Karla Zazueta is a joyful celebration of northern Mexican cuisine, showcasing authentic family recipes from Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, and beyond. Karla shares the bold, sun-drenched flavours of Mexico through clear, approachable recipes that anyone...

Pippa Middlehurst's book on simple noodle dishes is a complete inspiration for anyone wanting to make really delicious, simple meals, inspired by the flavours of the East and South East Asia. In this box, we have paired the recipe book with 4 different types...

Bowl food is such a great way to build flavour and texture to mealtimes and this inspiring book by Pippa Middlehurst tells the story of building a bowl from bottom up - with seasonings and sauces, crunchy bits and aromatics, fresh herbs and toppings....

Pippa Middlehurst was the winner of the BBC series 'Britain's Best Home Cook' and her beautiful book explores the traditional cooking techniques of some of our best loved Asian dishes. Whilst flicking through the pages, I couldn't help but think that the shot of...