Now, I didn’t really plan on reviewing another Nigella book so soon after my review of Nigella Express. But, knee-deep in recipe testing for upcoming reviews and desperate to get something up on the blog this week, I’m turning to an old favourite. Read more…
Archive for March 2009
Nigella Express
By Nigella Lawson, published by Chatto & Windus, 2007
When my older sister spent a year studying in Edinburgh during university, she returned with many new friends, interests and souvenirs. The most important thing she brought back with her, however, was Nigella Lawson. Yes, Nigella came into my life in the form of a hardcover book called Nigella Bites, and completely transformed the way I thought about food, food writers, and celebrity. I never looked back. Read more…
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
By Mark Bittman, published by Wiley, 2007
In my flat, most of my cookbooks live in a bookcase in the living room (or lounge, if you’re British). While I’d love to be able to have them all at arm’s reach, space restrictions call for a short dash. Three books, however, do reside in the kitchen, on a table under the window, where keys and mail get dumped unceremoniously. One of these chosen cookbooks is How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, by Mark Bittman. Read more…
