Books by Nancy Birtwhistle

I’ve loved writing these books and I’m delighted to pass onto you the knowledge that I have gained over many years.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

Nancy Birtwhistle is loved for her no-nonsense guidance and down-to-earth approach on all things eco-friendly.

Nancy encourages every one of us to make small, practical changes that work for us and help the planet.

Nancy’s flexible recipes enable you to use what you have to hand and make the most of seasonal ingredients while learning how to cook in a more sustainable, efficient way. Batch-cooking the basics makes it easy to avoid ultra-processed foods and you’ll soon find that with all Nancy’s wisdom your home menu will be both delicious and nutritious.

From stocks, soups and preserves, to the best use of leftovers and weekday family meals and celebration dinners – and a bit of everything in between – Nancy has you covered in the kitchen.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

All the practical baking knowledge you need from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle, with this green edition of her first ever cookbook.

Whether you’re a star baker or rarely set foot in the kitchen, Sizzle & Drizzle is packed with over 100 delicious and easy recipes, from failsafe cakes and bakes to show-stopping desserts and more. Want to learn more about making different kinds of pastry? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to try your hand at preserving food? Looking for some free-from options? Nancy has you covered.

In true Nancy style, Sizzle & Drizzle is brimming with top tips for cooking, budget-friendly hacks and even includes QR codes linking to videos of Nancy making the dishes.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth.

Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home.

This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.

From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.

We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it's often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts.

This practical book from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

The complete guide to growing your own veg from former Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle.

Going green in the garden has never been easier with Nancy's sustainable, eco-friendly tips that will help you make the most of your space, and what it can grow.

Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsill, this handbook with over 100 tips will help you embrace the joy of growing and eating from your own garden.

This beautifully illustrated guide is packed with advice on everything from composting, clothing and basic equipment to seasonal recipes and guides to freezing, storing and preserving that will help save you money and reduce waste.

by Nancy Birtwhistle

Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth.
How can you remove even the toughest stains? How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty? How can you remove mould safely?

Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle is here to answer all of these questions and more, featuring 101 budget-friendly and time-saving tips and tricks on how to run your home – all while protecting the environment.

From the astonishing 12p laundry detergent to stain removal top tips and the wildly popular recipe Pure Magic, The Green Budget Guide includes all this and more inspired, sustainable and budget friendly hacks that have made Nancy Birtwhistle so loved by readers and an ever-growing social media following.

Born in post-war Hull in the 1950s, and formerly a single working mum to two kids, Nancy is no stranger to frugality, here she shares her tips and tricks from a lifetime spent running a household efficiently by saving time and money, while keeping the environment and plight of our planet in mind.