Baan: Recipes and Stories From My Thai Home & 200 Thai Favourites 2 Books Collection Set by Kay - Non Fiction - Mixed Format
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Titles in This Set:
Baan: Recipes and stories from my Thai home
200 Thai Favourites: Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot
Overview:
Immerse yourself in a thoughtful two-book collection that opens the door to Thai cooking as lived and loved. Baan: Recipes and stories from my Thai home, a hardcover work by Kay Plunkett-Hogge, blends personal reminiscence with more than 120 recipes gathered across decades of travel and friendship. Kay, born and raised in Bangkok, channels a life steeped in Thai food culture—from bustling street stalls to intimate home kitchens—and brings those memories into a London kitchen with tested, reliable results. The companion volume, 200 Thai Favourites: Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook by Oi Cheepchaiissara, translates Thai flavours into approachable, everyday dishes, each accompanied by a full-page colour photograph and clear, step-by-step instructions. Together, these two books form a complete doorway into authentic Thai cooking for beginners and passionate home cooks alike, ideal for gifting or expanding a kitchen library with two distinct, complementary voices. This set offers both narrative warmth and practical know-how, inviting you to cook with confidence and joy.
What Makes This Collection Special:
What makes this two-book collection compelling is its complementary balance of story and technique. Baan anchors the culinary journey in place—Bangkok mornings, markets, and family tables—so you understand not just what to cook, but why it matters. 200 Thai Favourites then hands you a dependable repertoire of dishes, from beloved classics to more adventurous regional recipes, all rendered in accessible language and tested methods. The result is a binge-worthy reading-and-cooking experience: you read, you see, you cook, you taste. The combination is perfect for cooks who crave authenticity without complexity, travel-inspired meals at home, and anyone seeking a thoughtful, gift-worthy set that elevates everyday meals into a memorable culinary adventure.
Books Included in This Collection:
Baan: Recipes and stories from my Thai home
This hardcover title is a heartfelt homage to Kay Plunkett-Hogge’s Thai childhood. It weaves personal stories with more than 120 recipes collected over 30 years of travel and refined in London kitchens. Expect a diverse spectrum—from familiar favourites to regional treasures—crafted to be approachable for confident, curious cooks. The book’s warmth and locality invite readers to recreate memories in their own homes, making every dish feel like a family treasure.
200 Thai Favourites: Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook
A vividly photographed collection of classic Thai dishes designed for home cooks of all levels. Oi Cheepchaiissara’s approachable approach makes authentic flavours achievable, with easy-to-follow instructions and generous colour photography to guide technique and presentation. Dishes range from comfort-food favourites to more adventurous plates, including iconic red curry with roasted duck and red snapper with three-flavour sauce. This title is the practical counterpoint to Baan’s storytelling, turning memory and culture into reliable, delicious cooking experiences.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This two-book collection is ideal for readers who love travel through taste, families building a Thai weeknight repertoire, students of cooking, and gift buyers seeking a thoughtful culinary keepsake. It suits newcomers to Thai cuisine who want friendly, clear guidance, as well as experienced home cooks looking to deepen their repertoire with authentic, regionally diverse dishes. Perfect for book lovers who enjoy immersive narratives paired with practical recipes, and for anyone seeking a premium, well-rounded kitchen set that feels special on a display shelf or in a cookbook club.
Key Benefits:
- Two richly distinct voices: storytelling from Kay and practical recipe guidance from Oi, offering a holistic Thai-cooking experience.
- Over 120 recipes from Baan provide a broad spectrum of Thai flavours, with techniques tested in real kitchens.
- Beautiful colour photography in 200 Thai Favourites to guide presentation and confidence in results.
- Accessible, home-cook friendly instructions that demystify regional Thai dishes.
- A thoughtful gift set that appeals to food lovers, travellers, and collectors of international cuisine.
- Durable hardcover presence with giftable appeal and shelf-ready display value.
- Perfect pairing for readers who want both narrative context and practical cooking guidance.
- Adds depth to any culinary library, supporting skills-building and creative weekly menus.
About the Author:
Kay Plunkett-Hogge grew up immersed in Bangkok’s food culture, speaking Thai before English and carrying a lifelong love of her homeland’s cuisine. Baan is a personal homage to her childhood, a collection born from decades of travel, street-food encounters, and family kitchens. Her voice blends memory with practical instruction, inviting readers into a warm, intimate culinary world. On the other side, Oi Cheepchaiissara is renowned for making Thai cooking accessible through the Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook series. Her clear steps and vibrant photography have helped home cooks recreate authentic Thai flavours with confidence. Together, these two authors bring a rare combination of personal storytelling and tested technique that elevates every dish from the page to the plate.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
This collection delivers more than recipes—it offers a sensory, end-to-end Thai cooking journey. You’ll explore place, memory, and technique in equal measure, with two complementary formats that enhance learning and enjoyment. The hardcover Baan adds a premium, collectible feel, while 200 Thai Favourites provides the reliable, visually guided recipes that empower you to cook with authenticity at home. It’s a complete kitchen-and-story experience ideal for personal use, shared family meals, or thoughtful gifting that celebrates culture, comfort, and curiosity.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
