- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Chatto & Windus; New edition edition (5 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0701181354
- ISBN-13: 978-0701181352
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
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Her devotees will be relieved to learn that, in Nigella Bites, the goddess returns among us, her attributes unmodified: the cashmere twinsets, the hair, the postmodern penchant for trailer trash, the eerily intense gaze, the Kim Novak eyebrows, all are present in this lavishly illustrated accompaniment to the TV series. To these may now be added the Playboy-bunny T-shirt and the lilac pashmina worn recklessly and negligently at the barbecue. So much for the essentials, now what about the food?
The Nigella formula of fashion-flouting comfort food with knobs on is now pretty firmly established, so it will come as no surprise to find here American Pancakes with Wafer-Bacon and Maple Syrup, Chicken Soup with Kniedlach, Italian Sausages with Lentils, Whitebait or Chocolate Fudge Cake; yet there is room too for more sophisticated fare such as Thai Yellow Pumpkin and Seafood Curry, Bitter Orange Ice-Cream and Bagna Cauda. The chapter titles give as good an indication of the approach as one might want: they include All-Day Breakfast, Comfort Food, TV Dinners, Rainy Day and Trashy. Trashy (and one feels this chapter will in many ways give the most pleasure) offers a modified version of the now-notorious Ham in Coca-Cola from How to Eat, deep-fried Bounty bars in batter and the calorifically devastating Elvis Presley's Fried Peanut-Butter and Banana Sandwich.
This exemplifies the Lawson approach, teasing but serious, liberating too. It would be fair to say that there is probably nothing in this luscious and clever book that you wouldn't find a pleasure to cook and eat at home. --Robin Davidson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Book Description
The ravishing, mouthwatering TV tie-in book by the new goddess of the kitchen and the silver screen - the book of Channel 4's new 10-part series of 'Nigella Bites', starting 16 May 2001.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love this book, it fits in so well with the recipes I am used to cooking from; old family recipes measured in bizzarely unique units of '2 mugfuls of flour - use blue mug with broken handle'.
It's like having someone there cooking with you, which makes the whole process of choosing what to cook and actually preparing it a much more relaxed affair, as you can be confident that you're not in for any nasty surprises. If you still think you might be a bit nervous cooking, for instance, 'ham in coca-cola' for the first time, just mix up a jugful of Nigella's Bloody Mary and it wont seem half as bad!
Nigella, if you're reading this (as you claim to be a late-night Amazon addict) then I just want to say a big THANKYOU - especially for the choc fudge cake.... and the orange muffins.... and the chicken soup.... oooooh, and the salt and pepper squid - amazing!
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I felt I had to write a review of this book purely because of others opinions; from many reviews I got the feeling that people thought the book contained too many pictures of Nigella, I wasn't put off by these comments, although I kept them in mind and decided to purchase the book anyway. And I am so glad that I followed my instincts and other fair reviews of the book. There are a minimal amount of photos of Nigella, and besides why not? it is after all her book! On the actual recipe content; I find Nigella's recipes interesting and easy to follow. Obviously some are not everyday foods and is exactly why they are included in themes within the book; 'Comfort food' 'Trashy' 'Rainy days' which I find makes the book even more endearing. A good buy with some fantastic puddings (although I am partial to like these recipes more than the others in the book!) unless you're overly picky!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Nigella has again produced the sort of book (I hesitate to call it a cook book) which gladdens the eye,heart & stomach. A gorgeously produced work which will inspire anyone the least bit interested in food or cooking to go create. Not so much recipes as guidelines which will allow the more adventurous amongst us to produce good food. I for one wanted to rush out and prepare Sunday lunch for 12 people; even though there are only two in our household. If you want a book to cheer, inspire,or just to read this is the book for you. While not as weighty a tome as "How to Eat" the evocative and mouthwatering photographic illustrations make this a book to treasure whether you wish to produce dinner for twelve,"trashy fun food", or elegant dinner party dishes, you need these recipess, written as always in Nigellas' inimitable style. A must in any household that is the least bit interested in eating well!
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I bought this as I have many of Nigella's other books and wanted to add to my 'library'. I do find her chatty style of writing appealling and like her recipes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dee Bee
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This is my second book of Nigella's recipes and i love it...highly recommended not only for her recipes but also for her comments and enthusiasm, she makes everything sound so... Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. A. Wood
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Nigella Bites: From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners, Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion
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Published 15 months ago by wyldepinck
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I ordered this book and it was taking ages to arrive. On contact the sender I found it was being sent from America. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Norman SM Moor
Nigella Bites
Professional handling from order, payment and delivery. Delivered several days before deadline, so we can only give our best recommendation for dealing here again. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Peder Rasmussen
some really good recipes, but definitely not that healthy.
Not a bad good, some really good recipes as the chocolate cloud cake, but lots of really unhealthy recipes (fried mozzarella!). Read more
Published 24 months ago by L. Laret
Buy it only for the pictures...
I bought this in a charity shop, which makes me glad, as paying full-price would've been a joke, considering 33% of the book is basically blank pages with lines to jot own notes... Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by Mrs Puff
It's a slow burner
I basically bought this as I had all the other Nigella books and wanted to complete my collection. When I first looked through it I was disappointed and thought it was a bit... Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Rumplestaleskin
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Worth buying because there are useable recipes with obtainable ingredients and not faddy.
Discounted value and is on our kitchen shelf.
Discounted value and is on our kitchen shelf.
Published on 6 May 2010 by Tackler
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