I am cheating ever so slightly and writing this post in January! Just before last Christmas I caught on the television the end of Nigella Christmas the TV programme. I was inspired with one of her recipes and had to watch. Whilst watching, I reached for my iPad and located Nigella’s website

A few weeks later I was in the library and wondered if they had the Nigella Christmas book in. They did and what a whopper as I carried it home.

I spent a few hours reading and enjoying the recipes and pictures. The text is quite like Nigella having a conversation with you, it is like welcoming an old friend. There is a degree of familiarity and I liked that.

Back to the book. The book is a delight. It oozes quality and it is simply one of those books that says pick me up and buy me!

Chapters in the book

• The more the merrier
  • Cocktails, canapes & manageable mass catering
• Seasonal Support
• Come on Over
  • Stress free suppers
• The Main Event
• Joy to the world
  • Christmas baking & sweet treats
• All wrapped up
  • Edible presents & party preserves
• A Christmas brunch for 6-8
• A bevy of hot drinks
• Dr Lawson Prescribes……
  • Stockists
  • Acknowledgements
  • Index

Over the coming weeks I am going to share a few recipes from this delightful book. You can create an account on Nigella’s website and book mark some recipes.

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