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The Kitchen Diaries [Hardcover]

Nigel Slater
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27 Sep 2005

Classic cookery writing from the award-winning food writer and author of bestselling autobiography, ‘Toast’.

‘The food in “The Kitchen Diaries” is simply what I eat at home. The stuff I make for myself, for friends and family, for Sunday lunch and for snacks. These are meals I make when I am having mates over or when I want to surprise, seduce or show off. This is what I cook when I’m feeling energetic, lazy, hungry or late. This is the food that makes up my life, both the Monday to Friday stuff and that for weekends and special occasions.’

‘Much of it is what you might call fast food, but some of it is unapologetically long, slow cooking. But without exception every single recipe in this book is a doddle to cook. A walk in the park. A piece of p***.’

‘Fast food, slow food, big eats, little eats, quick pasta suppers, family roasts and even Christmas lunch. It is simply my stuff, what I cook and eat, every day.’


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Fourth Estate; 27 Sep 2005 edition (27 Sep 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007199481
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007199488
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 24.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (131 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Nigel is a bloody genius.' Jamie Oliver

'The greatest cookery writer of them all.' Guardian

'The pick of the bunch … bubbling with ideas, suggestions, hints and personal opinions that genuinely help you to make your own mind up about how and what to cook.' The Times

'He's a genius.' Matthew Fort, Guardian

‘Slater remains the reigning champion, a writer incapable of uninspiring sentences.' Daily Express

‘No one writes more temptingly about food.' Independent

'My kitchen god' Red

About the Author

Nigel Slater is the author of a collection of bestselling books and presenter of BBC 1's Simple Cooking. He has been food columnist for The Observer for twenty years. His books include the classics Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries and the critically acclaimed two-volume Tender. His award winning memoir Toast – the Story of a Boy's Hunger won six major awards and is now a BBC film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Freddie Highmore. His writing has won the National Book Awards, the Glenfiddich Trophy, the André Simon Memorial Prize and the British Biography of the Year. He was the winner of a Guild of Food Writers' Award for his BBC 1 series Simple Suppers. His most recent book is The Kitchen Diaries II.


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143 of 146 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! 5 Oct 2005
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I think this might well be Mr Slater's best book. Not only are the recipes wonderful but the book is a pleasure to read. Slater has the knack of being able to make one's mouth water just by reading a recipe and his directions are easy and precise where they need to be. In addition, the book itself is beautiful with a cloth spine, expensive-feeling paper and the photography is luscious. It would make a wonderful gift for a foodie. A must have!
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171 of 177 people found the following review helpful
By kymara VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I'd like to add a review for those of you who are already familiar with Nigel Slater, perhaps own some of his books and wondering if this is 'different' enough from the others to buy. I was in that situation and bought it anyway and I'd like to reassure you that it is well worth it.

The recipes are wonderful - they retain his usual style of home-cooking combining comfort with flair - and there are many new ones in there which inspire me, even though I've already tried many of his other recipes.

The chronological postings are a significant difference from previous books, and a great idea. Just now I can flick through recipes from March, say, which reflect the current weather and available foods. For Valentines day I actually followed both his recipe suggestions from that day, and wonderful they were too. In particular if you're looking for a book with gentle ideas concerning a full menu, this does just that, as on days when Nigel's entertaining (or just greedy!), he'll cook two or three courses, and these give you an instant idea of what goes with what.

Another great aspect is that it combines structured recipes with fragments or ideas of a meal or snack - similar to some of the 'Ideas' in 'Real Fast Food.' So some day's entries have a recipe with full instructions, others are more along the lines of 'I forgot to buy anything for dinner - bag of chips with a beer tonight, then.' This is one of the things which for me makes it great bedtime reading, if perhaps a little heavy to hold up!

In conclusion, Nigel's presented us a new set of recipes, different enough from his old ones to make the book worth buying, but with the same qualities. The day-to-day friendliness of the diary format also has a purpose, which is that you can easily find a menu to fit the current season.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous 13 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
You could read this simply as a "non-cookery" book such is Nigel's writing. Once again, he has the knack more than any other food writing I know of getting you hungry! Certainly confirms him as my favourite food writer. This will always be a great one to dig into to find out what might be in season throughout the year.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I like reading this just as a book-I love Nigel Slaters recipes and the way he writes. we use this book for recipes occasionally but more for just reading and drooling over! Read more
Published 1 day ago by miss r aughton
5.0 out of 5 stars Nigel Slater - Kitchen Diaries
A super book with a most interesting approach to cooking in the seasons. We bought it for our son who has loved trying lots of the recipes.
Published 1 day ago by C. Woodbridge
5.0 out of 5 stars a Nigel Slater treasure-house
A surprisingly HUGE tome ! Full of goodies. A book to enjoy, not only for its tempting recipies, but also for good 'explore' on a rainy day. looking for a tasty treat..... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Sheila Aldin
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT A GREAT FAN BUT ...............................
COULDN'T COMMENT ON HOW GOOD AS NOT A GREAT FAN OF NIGEL SLATER BUT KNOW RECIPIENT WILL DEF LOVE IT.
Published 4 days ago by Tracey Umpleby
5.0 out of 5 stars The Kitchen Diaries
I absolutely loved this book! I downloaded it to my kindle today not knowing what to expect but having enjoyed watching Nigel on the TV. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Suzie
5.0 out of 5 stars its about food
read this book, do some cooking, eat some food, thats how this stuff works.

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give it to someone as a present and see if they make you something nice
Published 19 days ago by Orlando Hampton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good all round book
Nigel Slater's narrative is as good as his recipes. He's a no-nonsense chef which is what I like. Good book.
Published 29 days ago by Crossfire
5.0 out of 5 stars Nigel Slater Recipes ae easy to follow
Nigel Slater Books never fail to please, the recipes are simple to follow and use and this book lets you look the day or week you are at in the year and come up with ideas for your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs L.A. Price
5.0 out of 5 stars the kitchen diaries
this blokes fasinates me as he never uses a cookery book for his meals i would find that heard i would have to be told
Published 1 month ago by Wendy Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars SLATERS KITCHEN DIAIRES - DELIGHTFUL!
So much more than recipe book! Sharing Nigel Slaters thoughts, whims and ideas makes an entertaining read - and the recipes are very good too!
Published 1 month ago by Rosepink
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