From the latest cookbook releases to binge-worthy series and our brand new podcast, here's all the foodie entertainment you need this month
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For the movie buff
THE CHRISTMAS MOVIE COOKBOOK by Julia Rutland
Bringing the joy of festive flicks into your kitchen, The Christmas Movie Cookbook is packed with 65 recipes inspired by foodie scenes from some your favourite Christmas movies including Buddy the Elf’s “Special” Spaghetti, and the Christmas Pudding from A Christmas Carol. Completewith tips on entertaining and menu ideas for your festive gatherings, it’s the perfect addition to your cookbook collection. (After all, tis the season to recreate the Really Rich Hot Chocolate from Polar Express, right?)
For the TikTok scroller
THE PASTA QUEEN by Nadia Munno with Katie Parla
TikTok superstar and pasta pundit Nadia Caterina Munno AKA The Pasta Queen is releasing her debut cookbook this November featuring over 100 authentic Italian recipes. Wannabe pasta queens (and kings) will be taken on a tour of Italy through stunning photographs and tales of the country’s rich culinary heritage, along with stories about Nadia’s own life and family. Whether it’s her viral lemon pasta, a classic carbonara, or her famous assassin’s spaghetti, The Pasta Queen’s recipes will charm even the newest of pasta chefs.
For the dessert lover
WHAT’S FOR DESSERT by Claire Saffitz
New York Times bestselling author Claire Saffitz returns with 100 all-new different answers to that all-important question: What’s for dessert? A love letter to all things sugary and sweet, What’s for Dessert features everything from impressive-yet-easy molten lava
cakes to decadent brownies, pies, cookies, puddings and more. No stand mixer? No problem. Straightforward and simple, even the most novice of bakers will be able to work their way through the foolproof recipes with ease thanks to troubleshooting advice and encouragement from Claire."
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SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Landing on Netflix on 2 December, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is one of the most anticipated Christmas movie releases of 2022. Charles Dickens’s beloved tale is reborn in this animated, musical adaptation of the definitive Christmas story. With his very soul on the line, Scrooge has but one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future. Featuring re-imagined songs from the legendary and two-time Academy Award-winning British composer Leslie Bricusse OBE, this is one the whole family will enjoy.
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NOURISH BY SPINNEYS
Say hello (hi, right back at you!) to our first-ever podcast: Nourish by Spinneys. Hosted by Spinneys’ very own creative and content manager Tiffany Eslick and digital editor Devina Divecha, Nourish by Spinneys brings you engaging conversation, fresh ideas and hopefully the inspiration to help you eat and live well. Throughout the season, Tiff and Devina will be chatting to leading players in the food community, from farmers to foodies, as well as health and well-being experts. Episode one (which is out now) kicks off with a fiery interview with Arab pitmaster Hattem Mattar. Subscribe today and stay tuned for more interesting and entertaining personalities.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Anghami.
