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Combining the speed of a conventional fan oven with the instant heat of the halogen to cook food more efficiently, the halogen oven is a boon to any kitchen. With more than 100 delicious recipes that really work, and stunning photography throughout, this book will inspire you to get the most from your halogen oven.

A halogen oven is a very versatile piece of equipment, it does everything your normal oven would do, slightly quicker and certainly cheaper. The Halogen Oven Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of inventive and delicious recipes, designed to harness the potential of this wonderful kitchen appliance. With tried-and-tested dishes that will appeal to the whole family, you will be assured of success and you’ll get the perfect potatoes every time, whether baking, roasting or cooking fries.

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978 1 84543 447 2£14.99Hardback144 pages222 x 222 mm

AboUt the AUthorsPaul Brodel has worked as a food stylist on TV and for a lot of top TV chefs. Carol Beckerman is a freelance food writer and enthusiastic cook.

the hAloGeN oveN cookbook

Paul Brodel and Carol Beckerman

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ANOTHER WAYTo make a delicious Cajun

seasoning for steak, mix together

⁄ tsp ground sea salt

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

⁄ tsp garlic salt

⁄ tbsp freshly ground black

pepper

⁄ tbsp ground white pepper

⁄ tsp ground mustard

⁄ tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp dried basil

Place the steak in a large bowl with

1 small red onion, sliced, ⁄ tbsp

vegetable oil and 1 tbsp Cajun

seasoning. Mix well. Allow to

marinate for at least 10 minutes or

overnight. Place the marinated

steak with the onions on a round

oven tray, and cook on the high

rack at 250°C (480°F) for:

each side.

Filet Mignon with a Trio of SaucesSteak can be served with a choice of sauces or plain if you prefer. We have chosen three of our favourite sauces – pepper sauce, blue cheese sauce and herb butter.

1 fillet steak1 tbsp oil salt and freshly ground

black pepper

Pepper Sauce ⁄ tsp crushed or coarsely

ground black peppercorns 125 ml (4 fl oz) double cream2 tbsp steak saucepinch salt

Blue Cheese Sauce 2 tbsp blue cheese, crumbled125 ml (4 fl oz) double creampinch freshly ground

black pepper

Herb Butter2 tbsp butter, softened2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

Serves 1

Brush the steak with the oil and season to taste

with salt and pepper. Place on the round baking

tray, set it on the high rack of the halogen oven

and cook at 260°C (500°F) for 5 minutes on each

prepare the sauce you’re using.

Pepper Sauce

Mix together all the ingredients, and pour over

the cooked steak. Cook for a further 5 minutes

at 260°C (500°F).

Blue Cheese Sauce

Break the blue cheese into pieces, then mix with

the cream, season with pepper, pour over

cooked steak and cook for a further 5 minutes at

260°C (500°F).

Herb Butter

Mix the butter and parsley together. Check the

steak is done and place a dollop of the butter on

top when ready to serve.

BREAKFAST

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ANOTHER WAYSubstitute white soda bread or

raisin bread, and serve with

whipped cream and fresh mixed

berries instead of bacon and maple

syrup. You could also substitute

pecans or other nuts for the

almonds, or dispense with

them altogether.

Almond French Toast with Crispy Bacon

8 strips bacon75 g (3 oz) cups sliced almonds 2 large eggs70 ml (2 ⁄ fl oz) whole milk2 tbsp maple syrup, plus extra for

serving1 tbsp dark rum or Grand Marnier

(optional)4 (1 cm/ ⁄ in-thick) slices from a

large brioche or challah loaf (or use 8 smaller slices)

3 tbsp unsalted buttericing sugar, to serve

Serves 4

Lay the strips of bacon on the oven tray and

cook in the halogen oven on the high rack at

190°C (375°F) for about 3 minutes each side,

until crispy. Remove from the tray and keep

warm while you make the French toast. Wipe

any remaining bacon grease off the oven tray.

Spread the sliced almonds in a thin layer on

a large plate. In a large shallow bowl, whisk

the eggs and milk together. Add the maple

syrup and rum (if using) and whisk again. Soak

1 slice of bread in the egg mixture and press

lightly on top of the almonds. Turn over and

press the other side into the almonds. Repeat

with the other 3 slices. Melt half the butter on the

oven tray on the high rack at 175°C (350°F) for

1–2 minutes, until foaming. Place two of the

bread slices on the oven tray at a time, and cook

on the high rack for 1 minute, turn the slices

over, and cook for 3 minutes. Carefully turn

again, and cook for another 2 minutes, or until

golden brown and the nuts are slightly crispy at

the edges. Watch carefully to make sure the

almonds do not burn. Keep warm while you

cook the other two slices, adding the extra butter

as necessary.

Serve 1 slice of French toast per person,

sprinkled with a little icing sugar, and with

2 strips bacon.

• Acomprehensivecollectionofinventiveanddelicious recipes

• Featurestried-and-testeddishesthatwillappeal to the whole family

• Greatlyreducestheamountofelectricityneeded to cook dinner

• Halogenovencookingisalsoahealthyoption as far less fat is required to cook

• Halogenovensonlycostabout£40andareagreatalternativetousingmicrowaves;theyexcel at broiling and roasting

• Fullcolourphotographythroughout

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DeliciousRecipesforEveryOccasion

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Tapas are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle. In the sun-drenched streets of Spain, the lively tapas bar hung with smoked Serrano hams provides a focal point for every community. This comprehensive compendium of tapas dishes enables you to bring a taste of Spanish culture into your life with hundreds of recipes to choose from for any occasion. Neither difficult nor time-consuming to make, tapas can be served as a starter, quick snack, side order or as a complete and exotic meal.

500 tAPAs dishes

Maria Segura

108 pollo y pato (poultry tapas)

see variations page 121

Serves 4

Place the chicken breast between pieces of waxed paper and, using a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten to a thickness of about 6mm (1⁄4 inch). Season with salt and pepper.

Lay a slice of ham on top of the chicken and place a sage leaf on top. Cover the sage with a slice of lemon and secure the whole thing with a cocktail stick. Lightly dust with flour on both sides. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Add the Marsala to the pan and quickly bubble down until thickened and reduced by about half. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and pour the sauce on top.

1 skinless and boneless chicken breastsea salt and freshly ground black pepper1–2 slices Serrano ham2 fresh sage leaves1 lemon slice

1 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp butter 125 ml (4 fl oz) dry Marsala wine

Serrano ham or “mountain ham” is a typical dry-cured Spanish ham. This means it is generally served raw in thin slices, but when cooked it crisps up beautifully, creating a rich salty flavour that complements the chicken, zingy lemon and herbs.

chicken cutlet with serrano ham & marsala

48 tapas variadas (mixed tapas)

see variations page 64

Serves 4

In a small bowl, combine the cheeses and lemon rind. Place the cheese mixture into a piping bag. Pipe the mixture into each olive.

Place the breadcrumbs in a food processor and blitz for about 1 minute until they have a very fine crumb texture.

Place the flour in a small bowl. Lightly beat the egg in another small bowl and place the breadcrumbs in a third small bowl. Dredge the olives in the flour. Using a slotted spoon, remove the olives and place them in the bowl with the beaten egg. Coat the olives with the egg and transfer them to the bowl of breadcrumbs. Coat the olives with the crumbs.

Fill a deep frying pan to half full with vegetable oil and heat to 190°C (375°F). Deep-fry the olives for 2–3 minutes, drain on kitchen paper, place into a serving dish and sprinkle with sea salt.

200 g (7 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature100 g (3 ½ oz) ricotta cheese,

at room temperature1½ tsp lemon rind20 stoned large green olives, rinsed and dried

thoroughly

15 g (½ oz) fresh breadcrumbs85 g (3 oz) plain flour 1 eggvegetable oil for deep-fryingsea salt, for serving

Olives are one of the most common finger foods, but when stuffed, breaded and deep-fried, they are as far from ordinary as possible.

deep-fried stuffed olives

• Acomprehensivecompendiumof500authentic tapas recipes from Spain

• Includestipsonwhenandhowtoservetapas

• Featuresamouth-wateringassortmentoftapas dishes, including fish, beef, pork, lamb,vegetablesanddesserts

• Ahandyintroductioncoversthehistoryandculture surrounding tapas as well as tapas basics, including equipment and techniques

APril 2012

978 1 84543 459 5£9.99Hardback288 pages150x150mm

AboUt the AUthorMaria Segura trained at the renowned Leith SchoolofFoodandWine in London and now works as a food writer and stylist.

TheOnlyCompendiumofTapasDishesYouWillEverNeed

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9781845434670£9.99Hardback288 pages150x150mm

500 desserts & sweet treAts

500 ice creAms

Wendy Sweetser Alex Parker

A good meal is never truly memorable unless it finishes with a spectacular dessert. Whether it’s a mile-high meringue or cheesecake or just a simple bowl of ice cream, few of us can resist a sweet treat before we leave the table. 500 Desserts & Sweet Treats has a recipe for everyone, whether your idea of a perfect pudding is something light and fruity or one that’s a bit more indulgent. Ranging from quick and easy everyday desserts to more elaborate recipes with more than a touch of the ‘wow’ factor, this is the ultimate cookbook for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Ice creams, sorbets and iced desserts are among those childhood treats that you never grow out of, and with the fabulous array of ice cream makers on the market it’s unbelievably simple to make them at home. Learn everything you ever need to know about making iced desserts, and try your hand at making any one of the fabulous 500 recipes. Whether you’re a total chocolate fiend looking for the ultimate comfort fix in the shape of a sundae, or you’re on a low-fat, low-sugar diet and desperate for a treat that won’t ruin your good intentions, you’re sure to find it among these pages.

AboUt the AUthor

Wendy Sweetser trained at the Le Cordon Bleu schools in London and Paris, and has worked as the food editor for severalleadingmagazines.

AboUt the AUthor

AlexParkerenjoyedmanyyearsas Cookery Editor of Woman’s Own magazineandthehighly successful Prima before launching and editing Let’s Cook magazine.

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From yummy classics to classy trailblazers, here you will find 100 perfect ideas for frozen desserts.

Classic recipes include Rum & Raisin, Rocky Road and Chocolate Chip ice creams; Lemon, Strawberry Yogurt, and Bitter Chocolate sorbets; Coffee and Lemon granitas; and Sicilian Cassata and Black Forest Ice Cream Cake. But you will also find some innovative recipes, such as Nutty Spumone, Basil Sorbet and Mojito Granita.

Ice Creams & Sorbets features more than 100 delicious recipes, most of which are simple and require only basic skills and a few minutes to prepare. You’ll get the perfect result every time.

ice creAms & sorbet

Carla Bardi

• Includesmorethan100recipesfordelectable ice creams, sorbets and granitas, as well as a luscious selection of semifreddos and ice cream cakes

• Allrecipesarerated1(simple),2(fairlysimple)and3(challenging)

• Featuresstep-by-stepinstructionsforbasicvanillaicecreamfornoviceicecreammakers

• Beautifulfull-colourphotographythroughout

mArch 2012

978 1 84543 443 4£10.99Paperback120pages254x210mm

AboUt the AUthorCarlaBardilivesonavineyardnearLake Bolsena, in centralItaly.Sheisaprolific author who has published more than20popularcookbooks.

100PerfectIdeasforFrozenDesserts

Welcome to the delectable world of handmade confectionery!

From decadent Chocolate Fudge to light-as-air Strawberry Lemonade Marshmallows, Nina Wanat makes making sweets easy for everyone. With step-by-step photos, she expertly guides you through readily available ingredients and tools as well as basic techniques such as tempering chocolate, hand-rolling truffles and cooking sugar syrup. Once you learn these simple methods, you’ll be ready to create irresistible sweets in your own kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional sweet treat or a contemporary confection, something for a special occasion or to satisfy an everyday craving, there is a delicious and beautiful recipe in Making Sweets that’s just right for you!

APril 2012

978 1 84543 458 8£12.99Paperback144 pages254 x 215 mm

AboUt the AUthorNinaWanatapprenticed with professional chocolatiers and, in2007,foundedBonBonBar Confections, which specialises in handmade candy bars, caramels and marshmallows.

mAkiNG sweets

Nina Wanat

• Teachesyouhowtotransformfamiliaringredients – such as sugar, butter and milk – intoawe-inspiringconfectionery

• Recipesincludeafineselectionofchocolatetruffles,caramels,toffee,jellies,nougat,lollipops, candied apples, mints, fudge, Turkish delights, pralines, marshmallows and more

• Beautifulfull-colourphotographyandstep-by-step instructions throughout

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Is there anything on Earth better than the smell of freshly baked cookies? Cookie Heaven is filled to the brim with hundreds of divine recipes to provide eternal inspiration. This beautifully illustrated volume explores variations from the classic to the extravagant, quirky and indulgent.

With just a few storecupboard ingredients, homemade cookies are the ultimate no-fuss treat, prepared in minutes, and guaranteed a rapturous welcome. From Celestial Cloud Cookies to Fudgy Chocolate Fingers, and from saintly Wheat-free Shortbread to mystical Monkey Puzzles, Cookie Heaven is a baker’s paradise.

cookie heAveN

Deborah Gray

100 101

[ Choco l a t e Cook i e s ][ Choco l a t e Cook i e s ]

100 101

TIPYou can buy gourmet

mint chocolate chips,

which would be

delicious in this recipe.

Alternatively make

your own from a bar or

chocolate.

Chocolate Mint Cookies Chocolate Rugelach

Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 20 minutes

Preparation time: 45 minutes + 1-2 hours chillingCooking time: 20 minutes

2 cups strong flourpinch of salt1 stick slightly salted butter, softened1⁄2 cup cream cheese1⁄4 cup soured cream3 tbsp. superfine sugar1 egg, separated2⁄3 cup apricot preserve3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped2 tbsp. superfine sugar

Preheat oven to 300˚F. Grease two cookie sheets or line with nonstick baking parchment.

Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa into a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat together the sugars and butter until light. Beat in the eggs and mint extract until thoroughly blended. Add the flour mixture and chocolate chips, and mix well to combine. Do not over mix.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the cookie sheets spaced 11⁄2 inches apart. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer to a cool flat surface. When completely cool, store in an airtight container.

Makes about 18

A nice late-in-the-day cookie. A traditional Jewish cookie much loved by children.

Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl. Put the flour with the butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and egg yolk in a food processor. Process until a soft dough forms. Shape dough into a ball and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.


On a lightly floured surface, roll out one quarter of the dough to 1⁄8-inch thick. Using a plate as a guide, cut the dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread with 3 tablespoons of apricot preserve, leaving a small border around the edge. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate.

Cut this round into 12 equal-sized wedges. Starting at the widest end, roll up each wedge jelly roll-style. Put on the cookie sheet spaced 1 inch apart. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon of water, and brush each roll with a little of the egg and water. Sprinkle each roll with a little sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Bake until puffed and golden-brown. Turn the cookie sheet around halfway through cooking. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Makes about 60

TIPInstead of sprinkling the apricot preserves with chopped chocolate, use the same quantity of chopped pecans.

11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour1⁄4 tsp. baking powderpinch of salt1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1⁄3 cup light brown sugar1⁄3 cup granulated sugar

1 stick slightly salted butter, softened

1 egg1 tsp. mint extract2⁄3 cup semi-sweet chocolate

chips

[ Choco l a t e Cook i e s ]

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[ Choco l a t e Cook i e s ]

Chocolate-Fudge Drops

Preparation time: 15 minutes + 1 hour chillingCooking time: 8–10 minutes

11⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1⁄3 cup + 1 tbsp. butter2 eggs3⁄4 cup sugar4 tbsp. flour1⁄2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips, and mix in the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Allow to cool a little, before beating in the eggs. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix to combine.

Allow mixture to firm up in a cool place for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Grease two cookie sheets or line with nonstick baking parchment. Using a small ice cream scoop, place balls of the mixture on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the outsides of the cookies are just cooked. The insides will be a little soft, like a good brownie.Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Makes about 30

Crunchy and chewy on the outside, soft and gooey in the middle, these are so easy to make, and so easy to eat! TIP

Turn the cookie sheet around halfway through cooking if your oven does not cook evenly.

Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 18–20 minutes

Huge cookies, the ultimate indulgence, a cookie packed with 3 types of chocolate. Make as large as you dare.


Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Beat together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the egg, vanilla, and honey. Stir in the flour mixture and all of the chocolate. Mix all the ingredients together until they are just combined.

Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls of the dough spaced 2–3 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake the cookies for 18–22 minutes, depending on their size. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Once completely cool, store in an airtight container.

Makes 10–12

TIPThis recipe can be used to make 6 giant coffee-shop-sized cookies.

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11⁄2 cups flour1⁄2 tsp. baking powderpinch of salt1 stick slightly salted butter, softened1⁄2 cup light brown sugar1⁄2 tbsp. honey

1 egg1 tsp. vanilla extract1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1⁄2 cup milk chocolate chips1⁄2 cup white chocolate chips

• Hundredsofcookierecipesfromaroundtheworld-burstingwithmouth-wateringflavours

• Allthebackgroundinformationontheartofcookie baking to turn you into a master of the art, including ingredients, making, baking and decorating cookies

• Includesawidevarietyofsavouryandhealthy cookies for those with special dietary requirements, or simply less of a sweet tooth

• Beautifulfull-colourphotographythroughout

APril 2012

9781845434601£12.99PLC 256 pages220x200mm

AboUt the AUthorDeborahGrayisahighly experienced writer and editor who livesinWiltshire,UK.She is the author of The Green Website Guide for Better Living and Vegetarian Cooking Made Easy.

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500 APPetizers

Susannah Blake


500 cUPcAkes & mUffiNs

FergalConnolly

9781845430955£9.99Hardback360pages150x150mm

500 Pies & tArts

Rebecca Baugniet


500 cheeses

Roberta Muir


500 sAlAds

Susannah Blake


500 cookies

Philippa Vanstone


500 cAkes

Susannah Blake


500 cAsseroles & stews

Rebecca Baugniet


500 slow cooker dishes

Carol Beckerman

978 1 84543 414 4 £9.99Hardback288 pages150x150mm

500 bAby & toddler foods

BeverleyGlock


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500 JUices & smoothies

Christine Watson


500 cocktAils

Wendy Sweetser


500 itAliAN dishes

ValentinaSforza


500 red wiNes

ChristineAustin


500 breAkfAsts & brUNches

Carol Beckerman


500 fish & seAfood dishes

JudithFertig


500 mediterrANeAN dishes

ValentiaSforza


500 AsiAN dishes

GhillieBasan


500 beers

ZakAvery


the comPlete breAd mAchiNe bookDelicious & NourishingHomeBake Recipes at the Touch of a Switch

MarjieLambert

9781840923827£16.99Hardback240pages279 x 216 mm

100 foNdANt models for cAke decorAtorsDesigns for Special Celebrations

Helen Penman

9781845434052£12.99Spiral-boundPLC256 pages195 x 145 mm

the comPlete book of sUshi

Hideo Dekura, Brigid Treloar andRyuichiYoshii


cAke decorAtiNG motifs150DesignsforMakingYourCakeUnique

Sheila Lampkin

9781845431730£12.99Spiral-boundhardback256 pages195 x 145 mm

the Art of PreserviNGFromJamsandJelliesto Chutneys and Pickles

RickFieldandRebecca Courchesne

978 1 84543 388 8£16.99Hardback240pages254 x 216 mm

bAristA coffeeMaking the Perfect Cup of Coffee and Delicious Cakes to EatwithIt

MichelleFinn

978 1 84543 426 7£14.99Spiral-boundPLC192 pages255x160mm

500 soUPsTheOnlySoupCompendiumYou'llEverNeed

Susannah Blake


500 PizzAs & flAtbreAdsTheOnlyPizzaandFlatbreadCompendiumYou'llEverNeed

Rebecca Baugniet


cAke decorAtiNG skills

Tracey Mann

9781845434205£12.99PLC176 pages203x201mm

500 veGAN dishesTheOnlyCompendium of VeganDishesYou'llEverNeed

DeborahGray


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the GoldeN book of chocolAteOver300GreatRecipes

Carla Bardi and Claire Pietersen

978 1 84543 267 6£19.99Hardback704pages212x160mm

the GoldeN book of bAkiNGOver300GreatRecipes

Rachel Lane, Ting Morris and Carla Bardi


the coNNoisseUr’s GUide to whiskyDiscovertheWorld’sFinestWhiskies

HelenArthur

978 1 84543 275 1£12.99Paperback160pages229 x 154 mm

cUPcAke heAveNHundredsofDivineRecipestoTakeYoutoBakingHeaven

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978 1 84543 383 3£12.99PLC256 pages220x200mm

the coNNoisseUr’s GUide to coffee DiscovertheWorld’sMost Exquisite Coffee Beans

Jon Thorn


AN eNthUsiAst’s GUide to homebrew beersMakingAles,LagersandUniqueHybridStyles

Sam Calagione

978 1 84543 165 5£14.99Flexi-bind176 pages255x205mm

the foNdUe cookbook80No-FussFondueRecipesforFunEntertaining

GinaSteer

9781840922028£12.99Hardback80pages222 x 222 mm

food PreseNtiNG secretsCreativeStylingTechniques

Cara Hobday & Jo Denbury

978 1 84543 335 2£14.99PLC176 pages203x203mm

the GoldeN book of cookiesOver300GreatRecipes

Carla Bardi


the GoldeN book of cookiNGOver250GreatRecipes and Techniques

Carla Bardi and Rachel Lane


PAstADelicious Recipes for a Healthy Life

Carla Bardi

9781845433970£12.99Paperback320pages225 x 185 mm

kitcheN kNife skills Techniques for Carving,Boning,Slicing, Chopping, Dicing, Mincing, Filleting

Marianne Lumb

978 1 84543 334 5£14.99PLC176 pages203x203mm

mAkiNG fiNe chocolAtesFlavour-InfusedChocolates, Truffles and Confections

AndrewGarrisonShotts

978 1 84543 194 5£14.99Flexibind176 pages203x254mm

the PAstA mAchiNe cookbook100SimpleandDelicious Home Pasta-MakingRecipes

GinaSteer

9781840924077£13.99Paperback128 pages279 x 216 mm

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ice creAm mAchiNe bookFrozenDelightsfromHomemadeIceCreams and Sorbets to Sauces and Desserts

Rosemary Moon

9781845430993£14.99Hardback 128 pages 279 x 216 mm

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AlizaGreen


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Carla Bardi and Rachel Lane


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978 1 84543 392 5£14.99Paperback128 pages290x230mm

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9781845433840£12.99PLC220x200mm

the slow cooker cookbookMaximumFlavourwithMinimumFuss

GinaSteer

9781840923322£12.99 Hardback144 pages246x190mm

steAm cookiNG100DeliciousandHealthyFoodRecipesfor all Steamers

Jenny Stacey

9781840923278£12.99 Paperback128 pages279 x 216 mm

sUPerfoodsTheHealthiestFoodson the Planet

Tonia Reinhard


QUiNoA: the everydAy sUPerfoodMorethan170Delicious Recipes

PatricaGreenandCarolyn Hemming


rUstic itAliANSimple,AuthenticRecipesforEverydayCooking

Domenica Marchetti


sANdwiches, PANiNi & wrAPs100GreatRecipes

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the PressUre cooker cookbookHomemade Meals in Minutes

Torie Ritchie


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ViolaGoren

9781845434304£12.99Hardback 144 pages220x203mm

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The Wood Handbook is aimed at anyone working with wood. Woodworkers, crafters, and interior designers will open this book to learn more about the wood they regularly use or to discover species they hadn’t previously considered.

Find out how trees are converted into boards and veneer, how some of the remarkable natural effects occur and which wood can be bought from sustainable sources. Packed with advice on buying and storing timber, this authoritative guide features photographs of each wood in detail and to scale, enabling the true beauty of the grain to shine through.

the wood hANdbook

Nick Gibbs

Afzelia cuanzensisAfzelia

52 WOOD DIRECTORYPrincipal Woods

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

COARSE ALTERNATIVE TO REAL MAHOGANY

Swietenia mahogani S. macrophylla

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

TypeOther names

Related species A. bipindensis A. pachyloba A. africanaSourcesColor Texture GrainHardnessWeight

AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

A. cuanzensis

Key uses

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WOOD DIRECTORY53

Temperate HardwoodAlnus glutinosaCommon alder

STRENGTHS

StableStraight-grainedEconomical

WEAKNESSES

UTILITY LUMBER WITH PINK HUE

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Type Other namesRelated species A. incanaSourcesColor

Texture Grain StraightHardness MediumWeight

AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

52 WOOD DIRECTORYPrincipal Woods Afzelia quanzensisAfzelia cuanzensisAfzelia quanzensisAfzelia cuanzensis

AfzeliaAfzeliaAfzeliaAfzelia

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STRENGTHSSTRENGTHSSTRENGTHSSTRENGTHS WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

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KEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICS

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A. quanzensisA. cuanzensisA. quanzensisA. cuanzensis

Key usesKey usesKey usesKey uses InteriorFurniture

JoineryGeneral joinery Interior trim

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Common alderCommon alderCommon alderCommon alder

STRENGTHSSTRENGTHSSTRENGTHSSTRENGTHS

StableStable StableStable Straight-grainedStraight-grained Straight-grainedStraight-grainedEconomicalEconomicalEconomicalEconomical

WEAKNESSESWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSESWEAKNESSES

Some small defects Some small defects Fibrous Fibrous Only small sizes Only small sizes available available

UTILITY TIMBER WITH PINK HUEUTILITY LUMBER WITH PINK HUEUTILITY TIMBER WITH PINK HUEUTILITY LUMBER WITH PINK HUECommon alder is one of those versatile timbers that Common alder is one of those versatile timbers that are not often used by hobby woodworkers, or even are not often used by hobby woodworkers, or even professional furniture makers, but it is employed in mass professional furniture makers, but it is employed in mass production and joinery. It seasons well, is stable in use production and joinery. It seasons well, is stable in use and is neither strong nor weak. Though alder is relatively and is neither strong nor weak. Though alder is relatively easy to work, its fibrous nature means that you will need easy to work, its fibrous nature means that you will need to keep cutters sharp to shape a good profile or edge. It to keep cutters sharp to shape a good profile or edge. It stains and finishes well, but not to a high lustre. As a stains and finishes well, but not to a high lustre. As a result it tends to be used for utility purposes, particularly result it tends to be used for utility purposes, particularly turned items, because it turns well. Alder tends not to turned items, because it turns well. Alder tends not to grow very large, so board widths may be limited, and grow very large, so board widths may be limited, and there is a risk of cupping.there is a risk of cupping.

KEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICSKEY CHARACTERISTICS

Type Type Type Type Temperate hardwoodTemperate hardwoodOther namesOther namesOther namesOther names Black alder, grey alder, Japanese alder Black alder, grey alder, Japanese alderRelated speciesRelated speciesRelated speciesRelated species A. incanaA. incanaA. incanaA. incanaSourcesSourcesSourcesSources Europe, but also North Africa and Japan Europe, but also North Africa and JapanColourColorColourColorColour Pale pinky cream, at times almost white, but Pale pinky cream, at times almost white, but sometimes a light red-brown sometimes a light red-brown Texture Texture Texture Texture Fine and uniformFine and uniformGrainGrainGrainGrain StraightStraight StraightStraightHardnessHardnessHardnessHardness MediumMedium MediumMediumWeight Weight Weight Weight Medium (530 kg/cu. m) (33 lb./cu. ft.)Medium (530 kg/cu. m) (33 lb./cu. ft.)

AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYAVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYAVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITYAVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Common alder is not widely available, but it is Common alder is not widely available, but it is inexpensive and not threatened.inexpensive and not threatened.

Key uses UtilityHandlesUtensils

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Cedrela odorata West Indian cedar

page 78

Cybistax donnell-smithiiPrimaverapage 87

Dalbergia stevensoniiHonduras rosewood

page 96

Eucalyptus marginataJarrah

page 106

Fraxinus excelsiorEuropean ash

page 116

Cedrus libani Cedar of Lebanon

page 80

Dalbergia cearensisKingwoodpage 88

Diospyros celebicaMacassar ebony

page 98

Euxylophora paraensisPau amarello

page 108

Gossypiospermum praecox Maracaibo boxwood

page 118

Chlorophora excelsaIroko

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Dalbergia latifoliaIndian rosewood

page 90

Diospyros crassifloraAfrican ebony

page 100

Fagus grandifloraAmerican beech

page 110

Guaiacum officinale Lignum-vitae

page 120

Cordia dodecandraZiricotepage 84

Dalbergia nigraBrazilian rosewood

page 92

Dyera costulataJelutongpage 102

Fagus sylvatica European beech

page 112

Guibourtia demeuseiBubingapage 122

Cordia elaeagnoidesBocotepage 86

Dalbergia retusaCocobolopage 94

Entandrophragmacylindricum

Sapelepage 104

Fraxinus americanaWhite ashpage 114

Ilex opacaAmerican holly

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Juglans cinerea Butternutpage 125

Larix deciduaEuropean larch

page 132

Malus sylvestrisApple

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Nothofagus menziesii New Zealand silver beech

page 147

Peltogyne speciesPurpleheartpage 154

Juglans nigraBlack walnut

page 126

Larix occidentalisWestern larch

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Metopium browniiChechenpage 140

Ochroma pyramidaleBalsa woodpage 148

Pericopsis elataAfrormosiapage 156

Juglans regiaEnglish walnut

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Liriodendron tulipiferaTuliptree page 134

Microberlinia brazzavillensisZebrawoodpage 142

Ocotea rodiaeiGreenheartpage 150

Picea sitchensisSitka sprucepage 158

Kunzea ericoidesKunzea

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Lovoa trichilioidesAfrican tigerwood

page 136

Millettia laurentii Wenge

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Paraberlinia bifoliolataBeli

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Pinus monticolaWestern white pine

page 159

Laburnum anagyroidesLaburnumpage 131

Magnolia grandifoliaSouthern magnolia

page 138

Nothofagus cunninghamiiTasmanian myrtle

page 146

Paratecoma peroba White peroba

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Pinus palustrisLongleaf pine

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Cedrela odorata Cedrela odorata Cedrela odorata Cedrela odorata Spanish cedarWest Indian cedarSpanish cedarWest Indian cedar

page 78page 78page 78page 78

Cybistax donnell-smithiiCybistax donnell-smithiiCybistax donnell-smithiiCybistax donnell-smithiiPrimaveraPrimaveraPrimaveraPrimaverapage 87page 87page 87page 87

Dalbergia stevensoniiDalbergia stevensoniiDalbergia stevensoniiDalbergia stevensoniiHonduras rosewoodHonduras rosewoodHonduras rosewoodHonduras rosewood


Eucalyptus marginataEucalyptus marginataEucalyptus marginataEucalyptus marginataJarrahJarrahJarrahJarrah


Fraxinus excelsiorFraxinus excelsiorFraxinus excelsiorFraxinus excelsiorEuropean ashEuropean ashEuropean ashEuropean ash


Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedrus libani Cedar of LebanonCedar of LebanonCedar of LebanonCedar of Lebanon


Dalbergia cearensisDalbergia cearensisDalbergia cearensisDalbergia cearensisKingwoodKingwoodKingwoodKingwoodpage 88page 88page 88page 88

Diospyros celebicaDiospyros celebicaDiospyros celebicaDiospyros celebicaMacassar ebonyMacassar ebonyMacassar ebonyMacassar ebony


Euxylophora paraensisEuxylophora paraensisEuxylophora paraensisEuxylophora paraensisPau amarelloPau amarelloPau amarelloPau amarello


Gossypiospermum praecox Gossypiospermum praecox Gossypiospermum praecox Gossypiospermum praecox Maracaibo boxwoodMaracaibo boxwoodMaracaibo boxwoodMaracaibo boxwood


Chlorophora excelsaChlorophora excelsaChlorophora excelsaChlorophora excelsaIrokoIrokoIrokoIroko


Dalbergia latifoliumDalbergia latifoliaDalbergia latifoliumDalbergia latifoliaIndian rosewoodIndian rosewoodIndian rosewoodIndian rosewood


Diospyros crassifloraDiospyros crassifloraDiospyros crassifloraDiospyros crassifloraAfrican ebonyAfrican ebonyAfrican ebonyAfrican ebony


Fagus grandifloraFagus grandifloraFagus grandifloraFagus grandifloraAmerican beech American beech American beech American beech


Guaiacum officinale Guaiacum officinale Guaiacum officinale Guaiacum officinale Lignum vitaeLignum-vitaeLignum vitaeLignum-vitae


Cordia dodecandraCordia dodecandraCordia dodecandraCordia dodecandraZiricoteZiricoteZiricoteZiricotepage 84page 84page 84page 84

Dalbergia nigraDalbergia nigraDalbergia nigraDalbergia nigraBrazilian rosewoodBrazilian rosewoodBrazilian rosewoodBrazilian rosewood


Dyera costulataDyera costulataDyera costulataDyera costulataJelutongJelutongJelutongJelutongpage 102page 102page 102page 102

Fagus sylvatica Fagus sylvatica Fagus sylvatica Fagus sylvatica European beechEuropean beechEuropean beechEuropean beech


Guibourtia demeuseiGuibourtia demeuseiGuibourtia demeuseiGuibourtia demeuseiBubingaBubingaBubingaBubingapage 122page 122page 122page 122

Cordia elaeagnoidesCordia elaeagnoidesCordia elaeagnoidesCordia elaeagnoidesBocoteBocoteBocoteBocotepage 86page 86page 86page 86

Dalbergia retusaDalbergia retusaDalbergia retusaDalbergia retusaCocoboloCocoboloCocoboloCocobolopage 94page 94page 94page 94

EntandrophragmaEntandrophragmaEntandrophragmaEntandrophragmacylindricumcylindricumcylindricumcylindricum

SapeleSapeleSapeleSapelepage 104page 104page 104page 104

Fraxinus americanaFraxinus americanaFraxinus americanaFraxinus americanaWhite ashWhite ashWhite ashWhite ashpage 114page 114page 114page 114

Ilex opacaIlex opacaIlex opacaIlex opacaHollyAmerican hollyHollyAmerican holly


Juglans cinerea Juglans cinerea Juglans cinerea Juglans cinerea ButternutButternutButternutButternutpage 125page 125page 125page 125

Larix deciduaLarix deciduaLarix deciduaLarix deciduaEuropean larchEuropean larchEuropean larchEuropean larch


Malus sylvestrisMalus sylvestrisMalus sylvestrisMalus sylvestrisAppleAppleAppleApple


Nothofagus menziesii Nothofagus menziesii Nothofagus menziesii Nothofagus menziesii New Zealand New Zealand silver beechNew Zealand New Zealand silver beechsilver beechpage 147silver beechpage 147page 147

Peltogyne Peltogyne Peltogyne Peltogyne speciesspeciesspeciesspeciesPurpleheartPurpleheartPurpleheartPurpleheartpage 154page 154page 154page 154

Juglans nigraJuglans nigraJuglans nigraJuglans nigraBlack walnutBlack walnutBlack walnutBlack walnut


Larix occidentalisLarix occidentalisLarix occidentalisLarix occidentalisWestern larchWestern larchWestern larchWestern larch


Metopium browniiMetopium browniiMetopium browniiMetopium browniiChechenChechenChechenChechenpage 140page 140page 140page 140

Ochroma pyramidaleOchroma pyramidaleOchroma pyramidaleOchroma pyramidaleBalsaBalsa woodBalsaBalsa wood


Pericopsis elataPericopsis elataPericopsis elataPericopsis elataAfrormosiaAfrormosiaAfrormosiaAfrormosiapage 156page 156page 156page 156

Juglans regiaJuglans regiaJuglans regiaJuglans regiaEuropean walnutEnglish walnutEuropean walnutEnglish walnut


Liriodendron tulipiferaLiriodendron tulipiferaLiriodendron tulipiferaLiriodendron tulipiferaAmerican whitewood Tuliptree American whitewood Tuliptree


Microberlinia brazzavillensisMicroberlinia brazzavillensisMicroberlinia brazzavillensisMicroberlinia brazzavillensisZebrawoodZebrawoodZebrawoodZebrawoodpage 142page 142page 142page 142

Ocotea rodiaeiOcotea rodiaeiOcotea rodiaeiOcotea rodiaeiGreenheartGreenheartGreenheartGreenheartpage 150page 150page 150page 150

Picea sitchensisPicea sitchensisPicea sitchensisPicea sitchensisSitka spruceSitka spruceSitka spruceSitka sprucepage 158page 158page 158page 158

Kunzea ericoidesKunzea ericoidesKunzea ericoidesKunzea ericoidesTea treeKunzeaTea treeKunzea


Lovoa trichilioidesLovoa trichilioidesLovoa trichilioidesLovoa trichilioidesTigerwoodAfrican tigerwoodTigerwoodAfrican tigerwoodpage 136page 136page 136page 136

Millettia laurentii Millettia laurentii Millettia laurentii Millettia laurentii WengeWengeWengeWenge


Paraberlinia bifoliolataParaberlinia bifoliolataParaberlinia bifoliolataParaberlinia bifoliolataBeliBeliBeliBeli


Pinus monticolaPinus monticolaPinus monticolaPinus monticolaWestern white pineWestern white pineWestern white pineWestern white pine


Laburnum anagyroidesLaburnum anagyroidesLaburnum anagyroidesLaburnum anagyroidesLaburnumLaburnumLaburnumLaburnumpage 131page 131page 131page 131

Magnolia grandifoliaMagnolia grandifoliaMagnolia grandifoliaMagnolia grandifoliaMagnoliaSouthern magnoliaMagnoliaSouthern magnoliapage 138page 138page 138page 138

Nothofagus cunninghamiiNothofagus cunninghamiiNothofagus cunninghamiiNothofagus cunninghamiiTasmanian myrtleTasmanian myrtleTasmanian myrtleTasmanian myrtle


Paratecoma peroba Paratecoma peroba Paratecoma peroba Paratecoma peroba White perobaWhite perobaWhite perobaWhite peroba


Pinus palustrisPinus palustrisPinus palustrisPinus palustrisSouthern yellow pineLongleaf pineSouthern yellow pineLongleaf pine


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Packed with inspirational images and expert advice, Snapp Shots is the ultimate one-stop guide to smartphone photography. Rather than describing specific apps and phone models, this book explains the principles of good phone photography, making it the ideal companion for any smartphone user. The book covers all the essentials for taking great shots, including getting it right in-camera, editing images to get the best effects and choosing and using smartphone accessories.

Professional photographer Adam Bronkhorst runs workshops in flash photography, wedding photography and analog cameras, and offers one-on-one training for aspiring photographers. Adam’s work has been published in books, magazines and newspapers; and featured in solo and group exhibitions. He is also the author of Lo-Fi Photo Fun.

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Cross-processing apps add character to your images by changing the color and the contrast.

This technique works better with some subjects than others. Because of the increase in contrast you get, you may lose detail in parts of the image. Therefore cross-processing works best with simple, straightforward images.

Top TipSometimes portraits can look a little odd, as skin tones change quite a bit through cross-processing. But if you try it with a simple portrait against a plain background, the technique can work really well. Have a go at experimenting with different types of photos to see what works for you.

TILT SHIFT

Take a look at the photos in the gallery on pages 144–145. See how a select area of the image is in focus? This technique is called tilt shift. It’s named after a specialized type of camera lens, where if you tilt the lens, you

as the position of subjects in the image area. Architectural photographers often use tilt shift to avoid the distorted perspective of buildings in their images. Where tilt shift really works is in making your images look like they were taken of a miniature world. The selective focus of tilt shift (where the foreground and background is blurred) tricks your mind into thinking that the image is of a tiny scene.

Apps like Instagram, TiltShift Generator, Photo Hub (Windows), Camera 360 (Android), TiltShift, and Tilt Shift Creator (Android) simulate the tilt aspect of these lenses. Select a small part of your image to be sharp, and the rest of the image will be in beautiful soft focus. Selective tilt focusing can look significantly different from using a shallow depth of field, where the plane of focusing goes from the front of the image to the back. With tilt shift, you can have the plane of focus circular, or going from side to side, from any point in the frame you like.

• Focusesonthestylisticqualitiesandendusesof the apps rather than cataloguing specific apps

• Accessibleadviceandinformationmakesthisbookidealforphotographersatalllevels

• Fulloflusciousimagesandcreativeresultsallachievedusingappsandnotpost-productiontechniques

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A professional techniques book, this practical guide comprises case studies, lighting diagrams, styling advice and professional tips for success with all types of food photography whether in the studio or on location, without resorting to commercial food styling tricks. This hard-working soup-to-nuts handbook arms the reader with a wealth of information on styling and photographing food looking fresh, hot, or cool, clearing model releases and liaising with agencies, and even achieving unobtrusive dining and cooking shots.

styliNG, liGhtiNG & PhotoGrAPhiNG food

Lara Ferroni

120 Section 4: Profiles & Case Studies 121

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lara Ferroni

STYLIST: Lara Ferroni

CLIENT: Farm to Market Foods

USE: Packaging and other marketing materials

LIGHTING: Natural light

CAMERA: Canon 5D Mark II

LENS: 100mm macro

Case study: Packaging photography

This shot was for the packaging of a new bagged potato product. The client wanted to convey the fresh nature of the potatoes and came prepared with sample shots from the design firm, complete with sample layouts so the space for text placement could be planned.

“To style the shot, we used the actual product and microwaved it as directed, but undercooked it slightly to preserve the rich redness of the potato peels,” explains Lara. “The potatoes were carefully hand placed on a plain white plate to get the right balance of peel to flesh showing, in an attractive, natural looking pile. I hand applied a portion of the seasoning mixture to ensure it was adequately shown. Since cooked herbs quickly lose their identity, a garnish of the major flavoring (oregano, lemon, or garlic/rosemary) was tucked to the side to make it easily identifiable at a glance and to differentiate the flavors of the product.”

Lighting was kept simple, with diffused natural light coming from a large bank of windows behind and slightly to the right. A large white fill card was placed to the left of the potatoes, with a small mirror to the front right for additional highlight on the main focal point.

After the shots were completed, the design changed slightly and the images were flipped to accommodate the new text layout.

Fill card

Diffused daylight from windows

Mirror

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1. AdvertisingAdvertising shots are all about selling a product. Traditionally these shots are highly produced, with each aspect of the product and setting looking “perfect.” However, advertising work is also influenced by current trends in editorial photography, and some of the styling done for advertising has started to show a more relaxed, natural look, even at times bordering on a beautiful mess. Still, as a general rule, most advertising (and even “advertorials,” which introduce content, such as a recipe, with the advert) features meticulously styled and highly lit shots.

Most products are presented as “serving suggestions,” which allows for some flexibility in their styling, such as putting fresh fruit in cereal. In addition, not all of the food in the shot needs to be real. If the product is a pancake mix, for example, then the pancakes must be made as the package instructs, but the syrup could be motor oil (which appears on camera as a thick, golden syrup). And cereal is often photographed floating in glue rather than milk.

2. PackagingLike advertising shots, product packaging shots are a selling exercise, so they need to show whatever the subject is in the best possible light. However, shots for packaging have special needs. They are often printed on nonstandard papers or plastics, they may need to be printed quite small, and they may need to work with a specific layout. Packaging shots also often require strict documentation of the camera, lighting, and prop positions so that the image can be recreated with other, related products at a later date. In styling food for packaging, it is critical to represent the product accurately. As in advertising, “serving suggestions” are allowed, but portion size must be closely controlled and depicted.

3. CatalogsFood photographs for catalogs are often more about cooking-related products than food itself, giving the stylist and photographer a lot of freedom. However, many catalog shots also require the food or product to be easily knocked out, or deleted, and, like packaging shots, may require extensive documentation to ensure that related products can be added later without looking out of place or requiring an entire new shoot.

Within the field of food photography there are many specializations requiring very

different skill sets. Commercial food photographers tend to focus on photography

for advertising and packaging, for example, while editorial food photographers are

more likely to shoot for cookbooks and magazines. Most photographers do a little of

both types—commercial to pay the bills, editorial to have fun—but usually tend more

toward one than the other.

Types of food photography

Advertising

Packaging

Advertising

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• Aone-stopguidetoprofessionalresultswhenstyling, lighting and photographing food

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Portrait Photographer’s Style Guide is a hardworking recipe book of inspiring portrait photography. The first section of the book explores professional portrait techniques across a wide variety of styles and genres that echo the full range of images in today’s magazines, advertising and modelling shots. From gritty urban looks to classic poses, readers are provided with all the ingredients they need to recreate these styles. A 3D diagram of the studio or outdoor equipment setup accompanies each image, and explanations describe precisely how the image was shot in terms of format, lens, exposure, aperture and lighting.

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Portrait Photographer’s Style Guide is a hardworking recipe book of inspiring portrait photography. The fi rst section of the book explores professional portrait techniques across a wide variety of styles and genres that echo the full range of images in today’s magazines, advertising, and modeling shots. From gritty urban looks to classic poses, readers are provided with all the ingredients they need to recreate these styles. A 3D diagram of the studio or outdoor equipment setup accompanies each image, and explanations describe precisely how the image was shot in terms of format, lens, exposure, aperture, and lighting. The second half of the book provides professional advice on handling commissions, setting fees, understanding copyright, and planning shoots. It also includes practical shooting tips, an overview of essential equipment, and step-by-step Photoshop tutorials.

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Hands upPeople’s hands and how they are positioned can help to reveal your subject’s character on camera. For instance, getting your subject to rest their chin on their clasped hands, then look up, can create a more thoughtful portrait.

Camera Mamiya RZ67

Lens Mamiya 110mm f/2.8

Aperture f/4

Shutter Speed 1/60 sec

ISO 400

Film Ilford HP5

Lighting 3 Bowens Esprit 500 heads

Gritty Urban

Mood lightingWhenever I decide to shoot using black-and-white film,

I have to set up my lights in order to make the most of

the film stock. The great thing about black-and-white

images is that you lose all of the drab colors you would

have contended with in poorly lit situations—instead,

dull colors are quickly replaced with deep blacks and

plenty of contrast.

I created a strong feel for this portrait by lighting

Rio’s face from above with a softbox and then putting

spotlights on him from behind. I also put a spotlight

on the brick wall, which captured detail in the

background. I knocked the brick wall out of focus

by shooting at a wide aperture of f/4 and at a long

focal length of 110mm. To make the most of Rio’s

intense stare, I made sure I got down low enough

so that my camera was at his eye level.

Professional soccer player Rio Ferdinand had just finished training when I shot this portrait. Because it was raining heavily I set up the photo shoot inside the sports hall and picked out a red brick wall as a backdrop. I decided to shoot in black and white in order to give the portrait a gritty feel. I got Rio to sit on a gym bench so he could rest his elbows on his knees and then asked him to put his fists together—this created a strong pose and helped to emphasize his strength of character. As Rio was due to attend a physiotherapy session I was limited to just 10 minutes for the entire shoot, so had to work very fast to get the shots.

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Baby faceThere is usually only a short window of opportunity to photograph babies—in between feeding and sleeping. Ask your clients to make sure they’ve just fed and changed their babies so you’re both not wasting valuable studio time.

Camera Canon EOS-1Ds Mk II

Lens Canon EF 50mm f/2.5

Aperture f/2.5

Shutter Speed 1/60 sec

ISO 400

Lighting Window light

Babies

Rattles and cuddly toysPhotographing babies is all about interaction.

You really have to know how to make those funny

“goo goo ga ga” noises when taking baby portraits

as normal communication isn’t an option. As well

as learning to speak “baby” you can also make the

most of the baby’s favorite toys to entice a response

that you can capture on camera.

A great technique I use is to get one of the baby’s

parents to stand right over my shoulder and smile

and laugh or use a small toy to get the baby’s attention.

Keeping a parent close by is essential to make sure the

baby feels comfortable and secure.

I took this portrait of baby Molly just after she had woken up, so she was still a little confused as to what was going on around her. This worked in my favor though, as her slightly surprised facial expression peering out from under her hood really makes the shot work. I always like to make the eyes the main focus in baby portraits, as they are so big and striking.

Rather than using artificial light or wasting time with a studio setup, I opted to utilize available light from the window to Molly’s right. This helped create a smooth, natural feel and avoided any overly harsh shadows.

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Bill Mattos


the coArse fishiNG hANdbookAGuidetoFreshwaterAngling

Tony Miles

978 1 84543 295 9£9 .99Hardback128 pages219 x 165 mm

the sUrfiNG hANdbookTheCompleteGuideto Mastering the Waves

Ben Marcus

978 1 84543 376 5£12.99Flexi-bind224 pages254 1 178 mm

the teNNis hANdbookACompleteGuidetotheModernGame

Sue Rich

978 1 84543 134 1£12.99Paperback192 pages210x140

the womeN’s Golf hANdbookTheCompleteGuidetoImprovingYourGame

VivienSaunders


Grow yoUr owN food

Richard Gianfrancesco


the comPlete & eAsy GUide to beekeePiNGAFascinatingReference with RecipesforEnjoyingYourProduce

KimFlottum

9781845434014£14.99Flexi-bind208pages205x254mm

the hoNey hANdbookAGuidetoCreating,HarvestingandCookingwithNaturalHoneys

KimFlottum


NAtUrAl stAiN removerCleanYourHomeWithout Harmful Chemicals

AngelaMartin


lift the lid oN mUmmies

Jacqueline Dineen

9781850769903£15.99Boxed set24-pagebook&kit240x130x60mm

the secret lANGUAGe of doGsHow to Communicate withYourDog

Heather Dunphy


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iNdex

3-MinuteEinstein,44

100FondantModelsforCake Decorators, 11

100KillerLicks&ChopsforRockGuitar,38

100Riffs&FillsforRockGuitar,35

500Appetisers,9

500AsianDishes,10

500Baby&Toddler Foods,9

500Beers,10

500Breafasts& Brunches,10

500Cakes,9

500Casseroles&Stews,9

500Cheeses,9

500Cocktails,10

500Cookies,9

500Cupcakesand Muffins, 9

500Desserts&SweetTreats, 5

500Fish&Seafood Dishes,10

500IceCreams,5

500ItalianDishes,10

500Juices&Smoothies,10

500Mediterranean Dishes,10

500Pies&Tarts,9

500Pizzas& Flatbreads,11

500RedWines,10

500Salads,9

500SlowCookerDishes,9

500Soups,11

500TapasDishes,4

500VeganDishes,11

501GreatArtists,44

501GreatWriters,44

501GuitarChords,38

1001Ideasfor Bathrooms, 17

AboutFace,25

ArtofFlowerArranging,The, 17

ArtofPreserving,The,11

Barista Coffee, 11

Beautiful Rings, 17

Body Piercing, 26

Cake Decorating Motifs, 11

Cake Decorating Skills, 11

Chinese Brush Painting Sourcebook, The, 17

CoarseFishingHandbook,The, 44

CompleteandEasyGuideto Beekeeping, The, 45

Complete Book of Sewing, The, 17

Complete Book of Sushi, The, 11

Complete Bread Machine Book, The, 11

Complete Potter, The, 17

CompleteStainedGlassCourse, 17

Connoisseur’sGuidetoCoffee, The, 12

Connoisseur'sGuidetoWhisky, The, 12

CookieHeaven,8

Crochet Handbook & Stitch Guide,The,17

CupcakeHeaven,12

Decadent Housewife, The, 26

DitchtheGym,26

EncyclopaediaofFlowerArrangingTechniques,17

Encyclopaedia of Knitting,17

Enthusiast’sGuidetoHomebrewBeers,An,12

Express Makeup, 25

Eye Candy, 25

FabulousEarrings,18

FabulousHair,25

FashionFile,The,25

FondueCookbook,The,12

FingerpickingTechniquesforGuitar,39

FoodPresentingSecrets,12

FromZerotoRockHero,39

GoldenBookofBaking,The, 12

GoldenBookofChocolate,The, 12

GoldenBookofCookies,The, 12

GoldenBookofCooking,The, 12

GoldenBookofDesserts,The, 13

GrowYourOwnFood,45

GuitarFamilyTrees,39

GuitarPlayer'sSongwritingBible, The, 39

HalogenOvenCookbookThe, 3

Home Colours Sourcebook: Neutrals,The,18

Home Sewing Couture Techniques, 18

Honey Handbook, The, 45

Household Management for Men, 24

IceCreamMachine Book, 13

IceCreams&Sorbet,6

Jams, Jellies & Marmalades, 13

Jewellery Making, 18

Jewellery Making Techniques Book, 18

KayakingHandbook, The, 44

KeepingChickens,43

KeyboardPlayer'sChordBible, 38

KitchenKnifeSkills,

Knit&Wrap,18

Learn to Play Bass Guitar,38

Learn to Play Country Guitar,36

Learn to Play Drums, 38

LearntoPlaytheGuitar,38

Learn to Play Harmonica, 37

LearntoPlayKeyboards,38

Learn to Play Sax, 38

LegendaryGuitarists&TheirGuitars,39

Lift the Lid on Mummies, 45

Lo-FiPhotoFun!,28

iNdex

Lighting Bible, The, 18

LookingYounger,25

Macaron, 13

Makeup, 25

Makeup Wakeup, 25

MakingFineChocolates,13

MakingFreshPasta,13

Making Handbags, 18

Making Sweets, 7

Me and My Sewing Machine, 18

MosaicArtist’sSourcebook,The, 18

MosaicArtist'sTechniqueBible, The, 19

NaturalStainRemover,45

OutdoorSurvialHandbook,The, 42

Palmistry Workbook, The, 26

PaperFoldingTemplates,19

PaperNewYork,19

Pasta, 13

Pasta Machine Cookbook, The, 13

PerfectFit,The,19

Pickles, Relishes & Chutneys, 13

Playing Cards, 41

Potter’sGuidetoCeramicSurfaces, The, 19

PortraitPhotographer'sStyleGuide,31

Pressure Cooker Cookbook, The, 24

Puppy Training, 43

Quinoa, 14

Runes Workbook, The, 26

RusticItalian,14

Sandwiches, Panini & Wraps, 14

Scarf Style, 19

ScaryCute,20

Secret Language of Dogs, The, 45

Sensational Party Cakes, 14

Shakespeare Encyclopedia, The, 44

Shakespeare'sPlays,44

Sketching & Drawing, 19

Slow Cooker Cookbook, The, 14

SmoothieHeaven,14

SnAppShots,29

Spiritual Tattoos, 26

Sockology, 19

Start Making Jewellery, 19

Steam Cooking, 14

Styling, Lighting & PhotographingFood,30

StyleYourself,25

Stylish Skirts, 19

SuperCute,20

Superfoods, 14

Surfing Handbook, The, 44

SweetNothings,20

Tailoring,20

TastyCute,20

Tattoo, 26

Tennis Handbook, The, 44

Timeless Makeup, 22

Two-in-OneJewellery,20

Two-in-One Woodturning,20

WhatMakesGreatArt,33

WhatMakesGreatPhotography, 32

WhatOnEarthAreYouWearing?, 25

Whoopie Pies, 14

Women’sGolfHandbook,The, 44

WoodCarvingBible,The,20

Wood Handbook, The, 16

Woodworker'sJoint Book,20

Woodworker'sTechniquesBible,The,20

Yoga&PilatesHomeWorkouts:GetFitForFree!,23

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