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Made for Home Date Nights
11 premium culinary ebooks — each one a complete guide to cooking an unforgettable dinner at home. Real recipes, real culture, real romance.
❤ Tagine by candlelight ✰ Pasta for two ✰ Korean BBQ date night ✰ Sushi together ❤
Every cuisine researched, tested, and designed to create the perfect evening at home
Use these 342 colour combinations to design every detail of your date night — your outfit, the table, the flowers, the candles. Turn an ordinary evening into an unforgettable one.
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Up to 49% off — curated sets for every kind of evening
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Each one a complete evening — recipes, history, culture, and romance
342 colour combos for your perfect date night
Outfit · Table Setting · Flowers · Candles
❤ Perfect for a romantic Moroccan night
Lamb Tagine · Traditional Couscous · Royal Bastilla
❤ Korean BBQ — the most fun date dinner
Bibimbap · Kimchi Jjigae · Bulgogi BBQ
❤ Soup dumplings or a Sichuan night
Mapo Tofu · Xiaolongbao · Peking Duck
❤ Candlelit pasta, wine and tiramisu
Carbonara · Risotto Milanese · Tiramisu
❤ Elegant and meditative — cook together
Tonkotsu Ramen · Chirashi Sushi · Karaage
❤ The most sensory date night cuisine
Butter Chicken · Dum Biryani · Kerala Fish Curry
❤ Wine, butter and candlelight
Coq au Vin · Boeuf Bourguignon · Crème Brûlée
❤ Festive, hands-on, joyful date night
Tacos al Pastor · Mole Negro · Guacamole
❤ Aromatic and vibrant date kitchen
Pad Thai · Tom Yum Goong · Massaman Curry
❤ Mezze spread — the most relaxed date dinner
Moussaka · Spanakopita · Grilled Octopus
❤ Tapas for two with Rioja
Paella Valenciana · Gazpacho · Tortilla Española
A Culinary Journey Through the Kingdom of Flavours
26 pages covering Berber, Arab and Andalusian culinary traditions, a full pantry guide to preserved lemons, ras el hanout and argan oil, three complete restaurant-quality recipes with step-by-step guidance, the mint tea ceremony, Djemaa el-Fna street food culture, Moroccan pastry traditions, and a curated travel guide from Fez to Essaouira.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Bold Flavours, Ancient Traditions and Modern K-Food
26 pages covering 5,000 years of Korean culinary history, the kimjang kimchi-making tradition (UNESCO recognised), banchan culture, fermented pantry guide (gochujang, doenjang, ganjang), three full recipes including a complete Bulgogi Korean BBQ guide, soju & makgeolli pairing notes, pojangmacha street food culture, and a Seoul food district guide.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
A Journey Through the Eight Great Culinary Traditions
26 pages mapping all Eight Great Culinary Traditions of China, the complete Chinese pantry (doubanjiang, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce), expert guidance on the legendary Xiaolongbao soup dumpling technique, a full Peking Duck guide, Chinese tea ceremony (gongfu cha), Michelin street food culture, and a Beijing-to-Hong Kong restaurant guide.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
La Vera Cucina Italiana — From Nonna's Kitchen to the World's Table
26 pages covering Italy's 20 distinct regional cuisines, the authentic no-cream Carbonara technique, the mantecatura method for perfect Risotto, the original 1960s Treviso Tiramisu recipe, Italian wine and espresso culture, the Naples pizza pilgrimage, and a city-by-city eating guide.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Washoku — The UNESCO-Recognised Culinary Tradition
26 pages on UNESCO-recognised washoku, how to make foundational dashi stock from scratch, the 12-hour tonkotsu broth technique, a complete chirashi sushi arrangement guide, the double-fry karaage secret, Japanese tea ceremony (chado), izakaya drinking culture, seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and the Tokyo Michelin landscape.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
A Spice Route Odyssey — From Kashmir to Kerala
26 pages across India's 28 distinct culinary regions, a complete spice pantry guide (turmeric, cardamom, garam masala, kasuri methi), the authentic Moti Mahal Butter Chicken technique, Hyderabadi Dum Biryani with the traditional three-layer sealed pot method, Kerala fish curry with kudampuli, masala chai preparation, and a city-by-city food guide.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
La Grande Cuisine — The Tradition That Shaped the World
26 pages on UNESCO-recognised French cuisine, all 22 regional culinary identities, the essential stocks-and-sauces philosophy, an overnight Coq au Vin method, the classic Boeuf Bourguignon technique, the no-fail Crème Brûlée with torch guide, French wine and Champagne culture, croissant and pastry traditions, and a Paris-to-Lyon restaurant map.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Ancient Traditions and Modern Mexican Gastronomy
26 pages on UNESCO-recognised Mexican cuisine, the nixtamalisation corn tradition, the Aztec origins of guacamole, a full guide to 10+ dried chile varieties, the authentic al pastor technique, the legendary 30-ingredient Oaxacan Mole Negro (including the burnt tortilla secret), mezcal and tequila tasting guide, and a Mexico City food map.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet — Thailand's Perfect Cuisine
26 pages on the five-taste balance philosophy, a complete fresh aromatics guide (lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, Thai basil), homemade curry paste technique, the double wok-hei Pad Thai method, the Tom Yum sour-heat calibration technique, Massaman curry with its Malay-Muslim spice heritage, Thai iced tea preparation, and a Bangkok night market map.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Ancient Flavours, Olive Oil and the Art of the Mezze
26 pages on the original Mediterranean diet philosophy, Greece's 15 island and mainland regional cuisines, the Crete centenarian diet research, the complete Greek pantry (DOP feta, Kalamata olives, Koroneiki olive oil), the authentic moussaka with cinnamon-spiced meat and béchamel, the three-layer spanakopita technique, the sun-drying secret for grilled octopus, and an Athens-to-Crete restaurant guide.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
Tapas, Paella and the World's Most Innovative Cuisine
26 pages across Spain's 17 autonomous culinary regions, the Moorish flavour heritage (almonds, saffron, sweet-savoury), the Columbian Exchange, the definitive socarrat (crispy paella crust) technique, authentic gazpacho, the great tortilla debate, Jamón Ibérico curing guide, fino sherry pairing notes, the San Sebastián pintxos circuit guide, and a Spain food travel map.
“The Carbonara recipe alone changed my cooking forever. My partner said it was better than any restaurant. The cultural context made dinner feel like an actual trip to Rome.”
“I used the Biryani guide for a date night and it was genuinely the most impressive thing I've ever cooked. My girlfriend was completely blown away.”
“I'm from Morocco and the authenticity is remarkable. This is not a shortcut cookbook — it is the real thing. My grandmother would approve.”
“Made the Bulgogi with my partner — it turned into a two-hour event. Best date night we've had in years.”
“Bought this as a gift for my husband and now we both cook from it. Step-by-step instructions are crystal clear.”
“The glossary alone is worth the price. The restaurant travel guide is excellent. Use it before every trip.”
“Beautiful writing. This reads like a love letter to the cuisine. I cried reading the cultural notes.”
“Professional chef here — the technique in these books is correct and well-researched. Exceptional value.”
“The dashi and tonkotsu guides are as good as anything I've seen in culinary school materials.”
“My husband and I cook a different country every week. It has completely reinvented our Friday evenings.”
“The Mole Negro took me all weekend and it was the best thing I've ever made. Worth every minute.”
“Used the Greek book for a summer dinner — my partner said it felt like being on a Greek island.”
Did this inspire your date night? Tell us what you cooked.
A Colour Combinations Guide for Romantic Evenings
Originally compiled as A Dictionary of Color Combinations by Wada Sanzō (1933–34). 342 hand-curated colour palettes across 2, 3 and 4-colour combinations. Use them to dress beautifully, set your table, choose your flowers, and light your candles — every time.
Originally titled A Dictionary of Color Combinations by Wada Sanzō (1933)
Originally compiled from the Haishokutōkan (1933–34) by colour researcher Wada Sanzō, this dictionary presents 342 hand-selected colour combinations shown as painted colour blocks with Japanese colour names, romanised readings, and English equivalents. The final section contains a comprehensive colour index with CMYK values.
“As an interior designer this is my most-referenced book. The combinations from 1933 feel impossibly modern. A lifetime hack for anyone who cares about beauty.”
“I use it to plan every dinner party — table settings, flowers, what wine to pour. Completely transformed how I host. A lifetime hack, truly.”
“I use it with my partner to pick our anniversary dinner colours every year. The 3-colour combinations are pure poetry. We once matched everything — candles, flowers, my dress — to combination 121.”
“Got this free with the Complete World Collection. Honestly I reach for the colour book more than anything. When planning a Japanese or Moroccan night I use it to set the visual mood first.”
“I'm a graphic designer and this is priceless. 342 combinations, tested over 90 years of real use. No algorithm will ever beat this. Open next to my Figma files every single day — lifetime reference.”
“Used combination 122 for a dinner party. Everyone asked who did the décor. A lifetime hack for anyone who wants effortless beauty without being a professional designer.”
“Set our whole anniversary around combination 003. The pale yellow and raw sienna matched our Rioja label perfectly. My partner was speechless. Genuinely a lifetime reference.”
“This book made me realise I've been choosing colours wrong my whole life. It's a lifetime hack — the most beautiful gift I've ever given anyone. Buy it once, use it forever.”
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Created for couples who believe the best evenings begin in the kitchen
Encyclocherif was born from a simple idea: that cooking a cuisine together — really understanding it, not just following a recipe — transforms a dinner into an experience. We created this series for couples, for curious home cooks, and for anyone who has ever wanted to bring the world to their table.
Each of our 11 ebooks is the result of weeks of dedicated research. We consulted primary culinary sources, studied the history and culture of each cuisine, and built every recipe around authentic technique — the way it is actually made, not a simplified version. We believe you deserve the real thing.
We specifically designed this series for couples cooking at home. Every recipe has been chosen not just for its deliciousness but for its romanticism — the Bastilla that makes a showstopper centrepiece, the Biryani sealed with dough and unveiled at the table, the Crème Brûlée torched together, the Korean BBQ grilled between you. Food is one of the most intimate things two people can share, and these books are built around that truth.
Alongside our culinary series, we offer The Palette of Love — a digital edition of the legendary 1933 Japanese colour reference originally titled A Dictionary of Color Combinations by Wada Sanzō. Use its 342 curated colour combinations to design every detail of your date night: your outfit, the table setting, the flowers, the candle colours. Our customers call it a lifetime hack for beauty.
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