Cookbooks that transport you to other climes

The list author says:
	"I defy anyone not to read this book of delicious fresh recipes and not feel immediately transported to sunny Californian climes. Beautiful, seductive, seasonal. Love it."

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	"If you have never been to Tuscany, this is the book to take you on a virtual tour. You can practically smell the dishes off the page - and meet the locals who helped put food on the plate. Wonderful."

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	"A special and surprising offering, this, based on the author's stories of life in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. A detailed, loving, unique work."

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	"Follow Kylie on this irresistible journey back to her homeland of China. The recipes, largely fish and vegetarian, are authentic and seductive. Inspiring design and photography make this a must-have."

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	"I've not been to this part of France, but a peruse of this book makes me feel that I am there, eating fresh baguette with freshly made conserve or madeleines with coffee in the sunshine."

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	"Growing up in the UK, we do not have the relationship with Mexican food as they do in the US, but this work by longstanding resident Kennedy makes me want to visit and sample its culinary culture."

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	"The Maloufs really know how to turn on the travel bug instincts in a woman, this time through Lebanon and Syria. Stunning photography, inspiring stories, mouthwatering recipes."

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	"A cookbook list is not complete without Denis. This lovingly written book is the latest by chef Cotter, and contains typically irresistible recipes from his restaurant in Cork."

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	"This is like the best compilation of recipes one could imagine that combines fish and potato, taking you on the best riverside picnic and seaside jaunt you can imagine."

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	"Giorgio - he the King! If you make it to Locanda Locatelli and have a big, fat wallet have the pasta with white truffle shavings. Yum."

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	"When I go to India, I will go to Calcutta first, based on this book. That's how good this book is."

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	"Claudia Roden's book is like a magic carpet that takes you direct to Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon, and a party with a buffet serving all your favourite Middle Eastern and North African goodies."

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	"The world as a bowl of rice! Can there be anything better than that?"

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	"With this book I'm back in Essouira eating freshly caught fish on the harbour."

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	"Just look at the picture on the cover. Don't you want to be in Sydney with a drink in your hand, eating Bill's food? Of course you do. Buy all his books, they are fantastic."

The list author says:
	"Diana Henry is a genius and so is this book. Try not to lick the pictures."

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	"To be fair, this book mainly transports you to Islington, but Ottolenghi's heritage is much farther away, and it shows in the pages of this gorgeous book and its recipes."

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	"No pictures, few recipes, but one of the best and most fearless accounts of eating and travelling in China you will ever read."

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	"He doesn't eat the world, though he does eat such peculiar foodie destinations as Las Vegas and Tokyo, and he does become quite round. Hence the need for his gym membership. Brilliant writing."

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	"If you've never been to Naples and had proper pizza, this book will help you understand why you must go. If you've been, you may debate about the best pizza venue in the city. (Da Michele is best.)"

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	"A cookbook about a teashop in Paris - what's not to like? Let us eat cake (preferably at the Rose Bakery)."

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	"And when you leave the Rose Bakery, graze around Paris with Clothilde and then go back to her flat for supper. She's a charming hostess."

The list author says:
	"It's not a pretty book, but it reminds me so vividly of being on holiday in Jerez, eating churros in the square, and pistou and tuna steak sauteed in sherry that you have to have a copy."