Illustrations

Every chapter of Onions Without Tears opens with an original hand-drawn illustration, each one capturing the spirit of what follows.

All illustrations by Chris Gilbert, whose charming ink-and-watercolour style brings warmth and character to every page.

Kitchen Essentials & Gadgets

Illustration for Kitchen Essentials & Gadgets chapter

Store Cupboard

Illustration for Store Cupboard chapter

Herbs & Spices

Illustration for Herbs & Spices chapter

Cooking Terms & Methods

Illustration for Cooking Terms & Methods chapter

Oven Temperatures

Illustration for Oven Temperatures chapter

Stocks

Illustration for Stocks chapter

Soups

Illustration for Soups chapter

Sauces

Illustration for Sauces chapter

Eggs & Dairy

Illustration for Eggs & Dairy chapter

Fish

Illustration for Fish chapter

Meat

Illustration for Meat chapter

Poultry & Game

Illustration for Poultry & Game chapter

Vegetables

Illustration for Vegetables chapter

Fruit

Illustration for Fruit chapter

Pasta & Rice

Illustration for Pasta & Rice chapter

Baking & Desserts

Illustration for Baking & Desserts chapter

Freezing & Preserving

Illustration for Freezing & Preserving chapter

About the artist

Chris Gilbert's illustrations were commissioned especially for Onions Without Tears. His playful, expressive style — from the contented chef on the front cover to the tearful one on the back — perfectly captures the book's warm, light-hearted spirit.