“Black Coffee and Red Lipstick” has been added to your basket.
View basket
Showing all 10 resultsSorted by latest
-
£20.00
‘Black Coffee and Red Lipstick’ is a collection of essays that weave ideas about our domestic and daily life – hence the black coffee – with thoughts on style and the way we present ourselves – hence the red lipstick. It combines anecdotes and observations from Alexandra Shulman’s 25 years spent editing British Vogue and her current life as a freelance writer and commentator. She draws on her experiences as a magazine editor but also a mother, daughter, sibling, girlfriend, housekeeper and lover of shopping. Alexandra left her job at Vogue in 2017 to embark on a different way of life and while this is in no way a book of self-discovery it does touch on the question of things or patterns of behaviour that make us who we are?
-
£14.99
The traditions of Christmas are some of our most cherished. The making of an advent wreath, decorating a tree, the taste of a mince pie or the sound of carols are customs that we share with family and friends and which herald the festive season. Enjoy the build up to Christmas with The Little Book of Advent, from advent wreaths and Christingles, to pantomime and wassail, Hogmanay and Mari Lwyd, get ready for and celebrate Christmas and its traditions, foods and stories. Just as with an advent calendar, each day brings something new to discover, with a recipe, a tradition and a piece of literature to enjoy. Beginning on the first of December, and taking you right though Advent and the Twelve Days of Christmas, this book unpacks the meaning and history of some of the best-loved Christmas traditions from around the world.
-
£22.00
This volume invites the reader to experience wine in the most joyous way possible – sharing delicious plates with friends. Wine columnist and author Charlotte Kristensen encourages you to approach wine as a sensory pleasure and helps grow your knowledge through exploration and experience in three steps: Discover – introduces some of the key principles of food and wine pairing, recognising that it blends art, science and experience. Pair – shares 50 delectable pairings of wine and food, with simple recipes for apero, boards and nibbles; fish and seafood; poultry and meat; vegetarian and cheese, and sweet treats. Curate – offers themed menus incorporating recipes from the second part of the book.
-
£15.99
‘Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book’ is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine – in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Providing clear, succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. It gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.
-
£14.99
Celebrating 10 years of the original and bestselling almanacReconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us – including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more.The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2027 gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way.Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, woodland foraging and beach holidays. And it’s the ideal gift!You will find yourself referring to The Almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close.PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC:’Lia Leendertz’s classic almanac never fails to delig
-
£28.00
Every recipe in ‘Persiana One’ makes irresistible Middle Eastern flavours easier than ever in one pot, one tray or one pan. From dips and bits that make snacking sublime to spectacular salads, and from easy everyday dinners to something a little bit more special, these are recipes designed with clever shortcuts that don’t compromise on flavour, to be as simple, and as kit free as possible.
-
£14.99
Dogs are our constant companions: from Greyfriars Bobby and the Famous Five’s Timmy, to Mr Rochester’s Pilot and the faithful Argos of Homer’s Odyssey, we have all grown up with a dog – whether real or fictional. Rediscover the joy of childhood friends and much-loved pets with this selection of quotes and passages from poems and stories that celebrate some of the most memorable and best-loved dogs in literature.
-
£12.99
For decades in America, car racing meant NASCAR, and to a lesser extent IndyCar, with Formula 1 – the wealthiest racing league in the world – a distant third. Fast forward to 2023, and F1 has emerged at the front of the pack powered by a passionate yet nascent American fanbase. The F1 juggernaut has arrived, but this chequered flag was far from inevitable. In ‘The Formula’, Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg tell the epic story of how F1 saved itself from collapse and finally conquered America through guile, fearlessness and, above all, reinvention.
-
£26.00
Full of deliciously simple veggie-filled recipes, this illustrated book is perfect for the everyday home cook. Joe Woodhouse uses minimal ingredients with maximum flavour, celebrating seasonal eating and making vegetables exciting. 90 recipes are included. Wherever possible recipes will highlight any make-ahead options, easy substitutions and modifications to fit the cook’s tastes or dietary needs. With tips on how to prep dishes and hacks for minimising stress in the kitchen, this is a must-have for every household.
-
£12.99
Claire Nelson was in her 30s and beginning to burn out – her hectic London life of work and social activity and striving to do more and do better in the big city was frenetic and stressful. Although she was surrounded by people all of the time, she felt increasingly lonely. When the anxiety she felt finally brought her to breaking point, Claire decided to take some time off and travelled to Joshua Tree Park in California to hike and clear her head. While hiking, Claire fell 30 feet, gravely injuring herself and she lay alone in the desert – mistakenly miles off any trail, without a cell phone signal, fighting for her life. She lay there for four days until she was miraculously rescued – the doctors saying she had only hours to live when she was eventually found. In this book, Claire tells her story and what it taught her about loneliness, anxiety and transformation and how to survive it all.
Black Coffee and Red Lipstick 
