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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly different ..., 20 Mar 2004
... that is how I would describe Nigella Lawson. She is not the archetypal TV cook. She is stylish, glamorous but at the same time exudes a sense of normality in the way she literally potters about the house in trainers while tidying up behind her 2 kids. In this DVD, we are taken into Nigella’s house, which I might add looks every bit a normal kitchen with its used wooden spoons and heat stain on the wooden board. This woman uses her kitchen just as most of us do, she chucks egg shells into the sink, she shoves utensils out of her way, she even tastes her own food, several times, tweaking her edible concoctions as she cooks. It is very satisfying to see the cook eat her own food, with wanton gusto. I believe it is what most of us do in our own kitchens, whether we realise it or not. Perhaps the most annoying thing about it all is that Nigella still manages to look stunningly sensual in the kitchen with steam billowing in her face - that is where reality ends and the miracle of TV takes over. Enough of Nigella, the DVD itself is very well organised - clear, concise and easily manoeuvrable. The music is bright and sprightly, as if to reflect Nigella’s enthusiasm and fervour for fabulous food. The recipe segments are fun to watch and clearly explained with an option to view the ingredients. If you have the book - Nigella Bites - even better, although not essential. If you are not into cooking, this DVD will reveal to you that you don’t have to slave over a hot stove in order to put good food on the table. It might just inspire you to experiment and spruce up old favourites. What is marvellously unique about this DVD, is that it can be used to tempt a man to step into the kitchen and rustle up a little something. I bought this DVD as a gift for my husband and I am proud to say that while I am writing this he has just walked in with lunch...made with his own hands! Thank you Nigella.
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