Quadrille Publishing

Whether planning a girly night for 2 or 20, this captivating book is packed full of irresistible makes, bakes and beauty projects that will keep every guest entertaining even with the minimum amount of effort. There could be no better way to spend time with the girls. And in these cash-strapped times, this book offers ideas for the perfect alternative to costly bars and restaurants.

Unique makes include the Pin Up Girl Tea Towel, Floral Felt Fascinators, Leggy bunting and Fabric-covered Books. Delight your guests with simple and delectable food such as the Rustic Pizza, Cupcakes in a Cone, Leggy Ruffle Cake and Posh Popcorn, and wow them with delicious cocktails like the sophisticated Flora Fizz and the Grease musical inspired Pink Lady Cocktail. If that’s not enough there are hilarious party games and pampering instructions for hair, nails and make-up to complete your evening. Why not try Hannah’s tips for a Vintage Roll Hairstyle or delve into a Banana and Avocado Face Mask?

If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing night with your girls or a party that will rival the best of them, Girls’ Night In is a fun and simple guide to making any night with your friends special. For more top party tips, check out Hannah’s video here for inspiration!

Hannah Read-Baldrey

Hannah Read-Baldrey is a successful stylist and author, known for her quirky ideas and fantastical set designs as well as creating the hugely successful Everything Alice: The Wonderland Book of Makes and Everything Oz: The Wizard Book of Makes & Bakes, co-writing, styling and illustrating the books. After studying at London’s Central Saint Martins, Hannah went on to work within television and film art departments, which led on to photographic styling. In advertisers and writes her own blog, www.couturecraft.blogspot.co.uk. Girl’s Night In, available from Thursday 11th April, is Hannah’s first solo book. Follow her on Twitter @CoutureCraft or find her Facebook page here. For more ideas from the book and competition prizes to boot, visit her website http://www.girlsnightinbook.com/

Girls’ Night In: Craft, Cakes and Cocktails by Hannah Read-Baldrey, published by Quadrille Publishing, £16.99, is available now!

Win a signed copy of the new book from Nathan Outlaw

Recently awarded two coveted Michelin stars for his eponymous fish restaurant in Rock, Cornwall, Nathan Outlaw

is one of the most exciting upcoming chefs in Britain today. British seafood is his passion. His style of cooking is unique and simple, allowing the individual flavours of the ingredients to shine through. Sourcing sustainable fish and local produce in season, he uses his considerable flair to take simple fish cooking to new heights.

In Nathan Outlaw’s British Seafood

Nathan shares the secrets of his unique approach and provides a tempting collection of original recipes. Beginning with a guide to sourcing and buying, followed by a step-by-step guide to preparing all types of fish and shellfish, he then explains cooking techniques, showing how to pan-fry, grill, bake, steam, barbecue and deep-fry fish to perfection, avoiding the pitfalls of overcooking.

The core of the book is divided into the four main groups: flat, round, oily and shell fish, and within this structure 30 fish

are dealt with individually. The descriptive text for each tells you the optimum size to buy and eat, the best cooking methods and which herbs, seasonings and sauces go with each fish, allowing you to create a dish quickly and simply. Then, for each fish, Nathan gives 2-3 recipes, ranging from everyday quick dishes he cooks at home, through recipes for leisurely lunches or dinners with family or friends, to signature dishes from his restaurant – the sort you might cook for a dinner party.

In all there are over 100 recipes, all easy to replicate at home. Photographed on location in Cornwall,

this superb new fish bible also has a real sense of place.

We’ve got five signed copies of Nathan’s book to give away, all you have to do is follow both Nathan and us on twitter before 13h on Friday July 6th!

All photography (C) David Loftus

Win a signed copy of the new book from Nathan Outlaw

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