In an Annus Horribilis like 2020 was, publishing has certainly taken a hit like so many other industries. No doubt many titles have been pushed back and we can only imagine the challenges in editing, styling, shooting, printing, launching and marketing all at a distance. How and ever, 2020 has indeed delivered the goods in time for Christmas in so many ways with the breadth of wonderful food books and cookbooks that have winged their way onto the shelves. Here you’ll find 13 of our personal picks, many of which we discussed in our annual slot on TodayFM’s The Last Word with Matt Cooper in mid-December (listen back).

Note: We have omitted all mentions or links of Amazon this year, in favour of independent or Irish-based book shops, sellers and stores. This is in lieu of potentially earning commission via Amazon’s affiliate programme, but we feel strongly that the full cost should go as much to the team who produce and sell the book than to a behemoth online marketplace –– so no link in this feature is an affiliate.