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The Bay Tree has a wide range of classic and contemporary cookbooks books
A few well chosen cookbooks with fundamental cooking techniques are essential for every kitchen Even the most experienced cook returns to time honoured favourites such as the Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson classics or Julia Child's The Way to Cook. Once you've mastered some of the basics, seek inspiration from a range of specialty cookbooks which appeal to you - How to be a Domestic Goddess, River Café, or Spices.

The Bay Tree recommends
There are some timeless classics which every kitchen should have and these together with your recipe journal will become well thumbed friends in the kitchen.

recipe journal
Everyone has favourite recipes handed down by family or friends. Keep these treasured recipes in your own recipe journal and ensure new as well as tried and tested favourites are readily accessible and preserved for you to hand on.

around the world
Paula Wolfert inspires with her many books on one of the most popular, yet oldest cuisines, Moroccan: try Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco. For superb Italian recipes, you must read Marcella Hazan. Guilliano Bugialli's Italian Techniques can't be bettered. Patricia Wells' many books on both French food and travel are essential reading. An Invitation to Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey is also a must.

vegetarian
We love Chez Panisse Vegetables and Chez Panisse Fruit, by Alice Waters; The Savoury Way by Deborah Madison; or Moosewood Restaurant cookbooks - all standard bibles for innovative vegetarian cooking.

Beautiful wedding albums are also available at the Bay Tree.

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