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The Christmas Chronicles: Notes, Stories and 100 Essential Recipes for Midwinter by Nigel Slater
dancinrio's review against another edition
4.0
This book is written as a series of diary entries from 1 November to 2nd February. Some entries have historical information, some have Nigel’s musings, some have recipes and all are written in a chatty friendly style that makes me feel like it’s ok to refer to the author as Nigel.
I have really enjoyed reading this in teeny snippets over the 3 month period it covers and think that the book is perfectly designed to be read in this way.
I suspect I’ll bring it back out in November and have it on my desk to keep me company through the next festive season.
I have really enjoyed reading this in teeny snippets over the 3 month period it covers and think that the book is perfectly designed to be read in this way.
I suspect I’ll bring it back out in November and have it on my desk to keep me company through the next festive season.
philippakmoore's review against another edition
5.0
Magnificent - evocative and poetic in true Nigel style. I have never looked forward to winter in my life, and haven’t been excited about Christmas for many years, but now I am!! Can’t wait to try some of his excellent ideas.
plumfool's review against another edition
Putting a pin in it until next winter! Spring is springing.
suzid's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
3.5
Relaxing discourse intended to be read during the Winter months but would be perfect any time of the year you're impatient for Christmas to come round. Nigel talks of his personal tastes on how he likes Winter and Christmas to go ahead and his absolute love of chilly days with delicious food waiting is described perfectly. Plenty of recipes interspersed throughout the book with wonderful photos.
islandnellie's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
A wonderful cosy hug of a book. Festive feelgood loveliness from Nigel.
katypicken's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
An enjoyable book that I read in the mornings following the dates of the entries in the book. Great descriptions of Christmas past and present and of traditions. Lovely recipes, although I've only tried one of them so far. (The Christmas pudding - it was delicious!)
suebarsby's review against another edition
5.0
Everything about this book is lovely. Stories of Christmas traditions, recipes and gorgeous photographs. Eke it out in the months leading up to the big day. And the Christmas cake recipe is a surefire hit.