Feast: Food that celebrates life: Amazon.co.uk: Nigella Lawson: Books

Frequently Bought Together

+

+

How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking

Price For All Three: �45.53

Show availability and shipping details

This item: Feast: Food that celebrates life by Nigella Lawson
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking by Nigella Lawson
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Nigella Express

by Nigella Lawson

4.4 out of 5 stars (97) �14.99

How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking

by Nigella Lawson

4.5 out of 5 stars (96) �11.04

Nigella Bites

by Nigella Lawson

4.0 out of 5 stars (94) �13.00

Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities

by Nigella Lawson

4.5 out of 5 stars (82) �14.36

How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (Cookery)

by Nigella Lawson

4.7 out of 5 stars (63) �12.34

› Explore similar items

Product Description

Time Out
"A great sense of place and occasion in a recipe book... Nigella is a very talented and evocative food writer."

Tom Norrington-Davies, Guardian
Feast, like so much of Lawson's work, is a voluptuous and delicious piece of food writing

See all Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

nigella lawson(1)

quick(1)

Customer Reviews

54 Reviews

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(1)

Average Customer Review

4.4 out of 5 stars (54 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great success!, 26 Oct 2006

By	Shelf Life - See all my reviews

This review is from: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (Paperback)

I can't cook well, so when I try to use a book I appreciate a food writer who is clear and doesn't assume you have trained as a chef already. Nigella makes the grade spectacularly! Her commentary is also brill because she clearly adores sharing what she does.

It is designed with recipes covering loads of special occasions but I've tried a fair few without passing a single one on the calander, and they have all been delicious!

What is different to almost all of the 'tv chef' books I have seen is that the recipes contain simple easy to find ingrediants that you won't have to spend hours trudging round specialist shops to get. They all claim to do this, but really this is the best one I have seen for it. This is so valuable in a cookbook. Probably like most people who have a busy life, I only occasionally want to push the boat out and try something fancy, most of the time I just want something different. This has different, plus quick, plus easy and accessible... real recipes you can use in real life.

The home made custard creams recipe is brilliant - my friends thought I was bonkers making something readily available - and all went off wanting the recipe themselves!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy enough to do, Fancy enough to impress your friends!, 2 Mar 2007

By	L. Silver "Laura" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Feast: Food That Celebrates Life (Paperback)

Nigella's 'Feast' is an absolute essential to any kitchen regardless of whether you're a novice or a pro. What makes this book so great is that Nigella's recipes are written in a way that is clear and straight forward enough that it would be difficult to go wrong with them, yet at the same time she emphasises that a reader should feel free to adapt ingredients and measurements at your own will, meaning the more adventurous cook can be a bit creative! Nigella's obvious love for the food she is writing about and cooking makes it all the more appealing.
While the focus of 'Feast' is on festive food, it is also filled with some brilliant everyday recipes. I have made the 'chicken noodle soup' about ten times now and it is amazing and takes less than ten minutes!
So whether you want something a bit different on a week night or want to create something delicious and spectacular for a special occasion (or just a saturday!) then there will be something in this book for you.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

80 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars worth your money.......probably, 22 Nov 2004

By	"cecotterill" - See all my reviews

This is a fascinating subject covered by a highly talented author and as such I can't help but feel that this book should be better than it is.

As Brand Nigella has gathered pace her books have increased in glossy photography including a few too many of the author. Despite Nigella's stunning good looks, I can't help but feel most cooks would trade the gloss for a bit more of her magical prose.

If you are new to this kind of cooking I think this is a worthwhile book which is simple to follow. If you have been cooking and reading about food for a good few years you will probably find much of the source material already on your book shelves. In addition, there are a lot of cake recipes and if you nod off while reading it you could wake up think you are reading Domestic Goddess. I don't deny that cakes are pretty central to feasts but as you turn the pages it can feel like a bit of extra padding between the covers.

That being said, it is a diverting read whilst sprawled on the sofa with a drink and has enough inspiring stuff to send you off for a potter around the kitchen.

Nigella's seminal work is, in my view 'How to Eat' and if you don't own it, buy it (no pictures at all though- one extreme to the other). Feast is less ground breaking but is still very good indeed.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 54 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Great cookbook
This book is really good. Nigella's recipes are simple and easy to follow; and she adds a brief note to each recipe describing the dish or explaining why she likes it, which gets... Read more

Published 1 month ago by MK

2.0 out of 5 stars Makes cooking hardwork
I keep going back to this book hoping I will used it, but it over complicates even the most simplest of recipes. Read more

Published 1 month ago by L. Simpson

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and deliciously good!
If you're a fan of Nigella then you'll love this book! It pretty much covers all bases here. Easy to follow and deliciously good recipies in a matter of weeks mine is already... Read more

Published 2 months ago by S. Soomal

5.0 out of 5 stars these cakes should not be allowed
the first thing I made was a cake which was pobably the most sinful,indulgent and totally gorgeous dessert I have ever made. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mae West

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely...lovely..
I love reading this cookbook. I love how the book has different ideas for different feasts. I made the jewelled cupcakes for christmas. Read more

Published 11 months ago by D. Mohanani

5.0 out of 5 stars Feast your eyes!!
This book is amazing!! Not only are the recipes extremely easy and straightforward (you would expect nothing less from Nigella), but the background to each 'Feast' is interesting... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Mrs. C. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Astoundingly tantalising and scrumptious!!
As a cookery book sceptic this book has transformed by attitude towards celebrity chefs. This book has a personal and `down to earth' nature which is really quite endearing... Read more

Published 14 months ago by E. Lumley

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Feast' indeed a celebration of life.
Life is messy - and to enjoy good food improves things immeasurably. `Feast' is indeed a celebration of life. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Sharmah

3.0 out of 5 stars No veg!
Good for cakes and deserts but on the main course it seems to lack something. Where are all the veg?

Published 14 months ago by anon

5.0 out of 5 stars DVD is now available !!!!!
I very recently found out, from Nigella's official page, that "Nigella - Feast. Food That Celebrates Life" became available on DVD in Australia in March 2008. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Hiro

› See all 54 customer reviews...

Listmania!

My new favourite cookbooks: A list by Sabine Zimmermann
My favourite cookbooks: A list by H. Beck "Becks books"
THE ONLY COOKBOOKS YOU'LL EVER NEED Part 1: A list by Signora Melissa P.

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Books > Food & Drink > Food Writers > Nigella Lawson

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.

Fun for Everyone

Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

›Shop the Powerball store

More From James Merrell

Barefoot Contessa Parties!: Ideas and...

Offers a wide array of menus for themed parties and such seasonal... Read more
£25.00 £22.50

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Put a sparkle in your smile with up to 50% off selected Oral-B and Philips rechargeable toothbrushes.

›Up to 50% off power toothbrushes

Treat Someone

With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

	72% buy the item featured on this page: Feast: Food that celebrates life 4.4 out of 5 stars (54) �19.50
	12% buy Nigella Express 4.4 out of 5 stars (97) �14.99
	7% buy How to be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking 4.5 out of 5 stars (96) �11.04
	5% buy How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (Cookery) 4.7 out of 5 stars (63) �12.34


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon

Feast: Food that celebrates life (Hardcover)

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product details

Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Customer Reviews

Customer Discussions

Start a new discussion

Listmania!

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Fun for Everyone

More From James Merrell

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Treat Someone

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History