- Hardcover
- Publisher: Fourth Estate (5 Oct 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1841155632
- ISBN-13: 978-1841155630
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
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- #70 in Books > Food & Drink > Food Writers > Nigel Slater
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What is there to say about a new Nigel Slater book? Especially one called Appetite. It is exactly what it should be. This is the book he has been heading for all along. It is about food, to be sure, but it is also a statement of his personal philosophy, which seems to amount to this: that our appetites are founded in pleasure; and that we must interrogate those pleasures, and take them very seriously indeed, if we are to eat as well as we can. To eat well means to eat, and cook, pleasurably. So in Appetite Slater takes food, and cooking, back to where he believes it belongs, back to the realm of sensuous pleasure and comfort. Back to the sheer bliss, as he might say, of putting something warm, soft and sticky in your mouth.
Very cleverly, he has built his book not around detailed recipes as such--that would be too specific for his purposes--but around the sort of thing that might pop into your head as something you would really like to eat. No one says "I fancy Shallow Fried Herring Milt with Sherry Vinegar, Parsley and Butter Sauce tonight"; but they might well think of a Creamy, Calming Pasta Dish, or a Big Fish Pie, or Bangers and Mash. They might like to know, too, some of the endless variations they can play on these platonic essences. These are the kinds of food this generous and handsome book celebrates; foods that have a genuine part to play in people's lives. This is quintessential Nigel Slater, laid-back, not claiming any special privilege as a chef ("If I can do it, so can you" he remarks); and all wrapped up in that wonderful, lived-in, squashy prose that hits the spot every time. A feast of a book, from a man with no tricks or gimmicks, who is happily in touch with his own appetites and wants to put us in touch with ours.--Robin Davidson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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‘He’s a genius, his food is scrummy and his voice more personal than usual.’ Guardian
‘Slater remains the reigning champion…‘Appetite’ is an instant classic. It’s comprehensive, inspirational and beautiful to look at.’ Daily Express
‘The total and utter must-have of the year.’ Rosie Kindersley
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought my first Nigel Slater book (Real Food) on a whim because it contained a section about cheese, my favourite food (!), and I have been absolutely hooked since. When I got 'Appetite' home I spent virtually the whole night reading it and devouring every word. He writes so temptingly about food that you just want to eat eat eat!!
If you're looking for fancy, pretty food then this may not be up your street but if you are looking for sheer, animal satisfaction and food that hugs your soul then this is the book for you! I must admit, I am partial to a bit of both types but this is the book I come to time and time again, the one that is splattered with all sorts of sauces, ice creams and bits of pastry, and the one that has produced groans of pleasure from everyone from my boyfriend to my parents to my friends who happen to sample my cooking with Nigel's inspiration.
It's not a book with strict, precise recipes, Nigel encourages you to cook with a little of your own judgement and he does this in such an enthusiastic way that it makes it seem easy, and it is! I cannot say enough good things about this book and the only bad thing I can come up with is that the food in it is so good that you may pile on a few pounds, but you'll have such fun doing it it really is worth it!!
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My brother's boss bought him a copy, which I nicked. I then bought my parents a copy.... No more is "It's Delia" heard at the dinner table... oh no, "It's Nigel".
This book hugely helped me as a cook. Nigel Slater teaches you cooking - not following a recipe. Indeed, the recipes are very vague in places, stating "a handful" of this, and "a pinch" of that. It's all about helping the reader develop their own skills as a cook. This is unfussy, everyday sort of food, the sort you want to cook after a horrid day at work, with an emphasis on using quality, fresh and seasonal ingredients.
I love the way the recipes have suggestions for adapting them. For example, his basic tomato pasta sauce has a page of variations, many of which are quite scrummy. After a while, you'll leave the book to one side and start improvising yourself!
But at the same time, this is a book you'll want to go back to. The illustrations are beautiful, and Slater writes clearly and with a warm humanity - he almost sounds as if he too has dreadful days when all he wants to do is escape home! There's also lots of useful information such as when particular foods are at their best according to season.
Great stuff for novices but (I'm told) also superb for more experienced cooks.
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Like many avid home cooks I have bought a dozen of the latest star-chef books including Jamie, Nigella et al...and also others of Nigel.
Among them I find Nigel's recipe's just as mouthwatering but somewhat easier to follow and more likely to get results as per the photos. He also is a little bit less fashion conscious and doesn't add neat tricks for the sake of coolness.
This book stands our in particular even amongst his others that I have. The lamb shank menu is a great winter warmer for up to 12 people with little stress, the 30 minute fish supper has become a trusty one to give to new guests, and his asian curries are that much more rounded in flavour than others I have tried.
I have bought this book as a present for at least half a dozen friends and as my wife will tell you nothing gives me more pleasure than opening it up on a Saturday afternoon after lunch, over a glass of red wine, and deciding what to cook that night.
I am 30 yrs old and British although living expat in Belgium. After many years of M&S pre-made meals I started cooking about three years ago when living in Italy and would since rate it as my number one obsession. Life for me revolves around good food and wine shared with friends and family.
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a good read
this is a book to really read; it inspires you to have a go at cooking without slavishly following a recipe. It gives you basic principles and ideas to stick to. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. M. Stirling
Simple and Tasty Food
Nigel Slater has long been one of my favourite cookery writers. His books are down-to-earth, simple to follow and produce some amazing results. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lincs Reader
It is all in the name
There are million cook books to choose from all with different ideas, recipes and philosphy on the dishes so I thought Nigel Slater would be a good read as I followed his career... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs Beeton
Wonderful
This is one of my favourite Nigel Slater books, full of great photos, guidance and recipes. Basics such as Roast Chicken are dealt with in his typical passionate, relaxed style. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Neil Partridge
Excellent
We all know the word 'classic' is over used, but this book really is a classic. Simple food to cook and eat at home. Read more
Published 6 months ago by nowtoday
great book!
This is a cookery book I turn to again and again,for both everyday and supper parties he seems to cover everything! Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. Pick
One of the best
I have a multitude of cook books, a number that are well worn and definately tried and tested and this I must admit has to be one of the best along with Nigel Slater's Real Food. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Needles and Quinns
Best ever
The most amusing yet sensible cookbook ever printed. Fun to read, full of great ideas, it already has cooking stains on it and I have only had for a couple of weeks!!
Published 15 months ago by shirley
What a cookbook should be
This is what a cookery book should be, not a collection of recipes that one is supposed to follow to the letter, but a guide to cooking with recipes offered as a basis with which... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Benjamin
Forget the rest
This, and Real Food are the finest cook books ever (in my opinion). Full Stop. It's taken me 11 years to write this review as I bought Appetite upon release but hey Diaries and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by stephen camps
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