Food and Drink is packed with recipes that work every time and accessible facts about food and health. It includes the latest information on additives, labelling, nutrition, food hygiene, food allergies, cholesterol and vitamin supplements as well as all the reader needs to create the perfect storecupboard and to acquire and use the best available kitchen equipment and gadgets. There's a reminder of essential cookery techniques, such as chopping, mixing and measuring and the book also features many useful conversion charts and cooking times. In addition to all this invaluable information, Food and Drink contains 100 recipes for everything from cooking the perfect roast and making gravy to creating tasty and healthy home-cooked meals for family and friends. A separate chapter will enhance the readers' enjoyment of wine, with information on buying and tasting. There's an overview of the world's wines and principal grape varieties as well as practical advice on what to drink with different foods - recipes are matched with wine recommendations throughout the book. Full of reliable information and classic recipes, Food and Drink will find a place on every modern cook's bookshelf.