Seal, Rebecca – The Bell Bookshop

Be bad, better

Emma — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘An anthem! A permission slip! Freedom to be us in full glory and messiness … a fun and freeing read’ Melissa Hemsley’What a powerful, freeing, thought-provoking read this is. I let out a breath I hadn’t even realised I was holding’ Anna MathurYou do not have to be good. At some point, you’ll have absorbed the message that being good is to be calm, efficient and tidy. Wise and well-meaning people offer to help you become worthy, to be positive and productive and to always say ‘yes, I can!’ But what if this is wrong? And what if some of the things we’ve been told are bad, are just as useful as the good? Blending science, expert interviews and practical advice, here is the flipside of everything we’ve been told we should be – and how the bad parts are really not so bad after all. You’ll discover: – Why it’s helpful to feel angry – How it’s counterproductive to always be productive – How laziness can improve your relationships – Why your body is, and has always been, absolutely fine – How clutter inspires creativity and enhances your sense of place – Why mindlessness is good for your mental health Be Bad, Better is not an invitation to start misbehaving but it is about taking what you think are your worst bits and asking what they could do to serve you. Examining how society polices our behaviour and artificially constructs the good and bad, here is a thoughtful and eminently helpful guide to reassessing your ideas of success, embracing every part of yourself and being bad, better.

Leon. Happy One-Pot Vegetarian

Emma — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Award-winning restaurant Leon brings you more than 100 easy vegetarian recipes that can be made using only one pot.

LEON are back with a collection of more than 100 fuss-free, full-of-flavour recipes for vegetarian and vegan main course dishes that you can create with only one cooking pot, pan or baking tray.

Enjoy simple-to-follow, satisfying recipes that are perfect for any occasion, whether you are looking for a mid-week supper, a quick weekend lunch or something impressive (but easy) for friends or family. From fiery tray bakes to comforting casseroles, LEON Happy One-pot Vegetarian is all about the food and not the washing up. Chapters include Lunchy Brunchy, Fast & Easy, Food for Friends, Light & Simple and Slow & Hearty.

Recipes include:
– Green Shakshuka
– Baked Coconut Curry Noodles
– Kale, Hazelnut & Orange Salad
– Mushroom Tostadas
– Slow Cooked Aubergine with Fennel

Leon. Happy Guts

Emma — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

LEON, the home of healthy fast food, brings you more than 100 simple, colourful, delicious new recipes to recharge your gut, boost your immune system and transform your health.

‘So excited to get cooking with Rebecca Seal’s new book LEON Happy Guts! Some incredible microbiome-friendly recipes!’ Professor Jack Gilbert, PhD, world-renowned microbiome scientist at the University of California San Diego

LEON was founded on the principle of nourishing the soul with food that nourishes the body – making us happy as a result.

In the latest book in the bestselling LEON Happy series, the LEON team have created more than 100 recipes on eating for a happy, healthy gut and a boosted immune system. This is not about eating a restrictive diet or depriving yourself of delicious food, but instead incorporating gut-friendly ingredients into your daily diet with recipes loaded with fibre, live microbes, omega-3 and the colours of the rainbow – but less sugar.

In addition to recipes, LEON Happy Guts offers the latest advice on improving your gut health, including why we should all use extra virgin olive oil in abundance and how wine and cheese might actually be good for you.

Happy Leons: Leon Happy Fast Food

Emma — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

‘Cook yourself healthy and happy!’ – the Sunday Telegraph

From the very beginning, LEON has asked the question: why can’t fast food be delicious and good for you? Well, it can – this book is packed with the quickest recipes from around the world that have been given a healthy-but-flavourful LEON spin.

From burgers to baguettes, pizza to pasta and wraps to (jack)wings, Leon Happy Fast Food offers 100 recipes organized into five sections: Breads & Buns, Salads, On the Hob, Grilled & Baked, Sides, Sauces & Rubs and Sweets & Shakes.