Which book for a Nigel Slater virgin?

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Hello

I've heard his books are really good and I enjoy reading his pieces in magazines. I was just wondering if anyone can suggest which of his books would make a good starting point?

Given that I read my cookbooks mostly in bed, a bit of juicy narrative as well as lovely recipes wouldn't go amiss...

Thanks :)

appetite is great, good recipes plus variations, failsafe!

Kitchen Diaries is excellent - he's such a good writer and there are some great recipes in there. If you like his style, Toast and Eating for England are also very entertaining.

The Kitchen Diary is a fantastic read in bed and very good for a seasonal idea for supper.

For narrative, Kitchen Diaries takes some beating, but I use the recipes from Appetite the most, probably.

Another vote for Kitchen Diaries for readibility. And a fantastic book for recipes that hit the right seasonal note.

For cooking from, I'm a big fan of Real Food too.

Real Food - gorgeous mouthwatering recipes. Not really too big on narrative, but the way he writes his recipes is in his usual narrative style anyway - so its very readable. But beware, it'll make you hungry in bed!

Love them all but definitely Kitchen Diaries is my favourite and very readable as a book not just for recipes. Also it's a lovely book in general - great design and printing and beautiful photos.

I've got Tender vol one out of the library at the moment and will be very sad when it has to go home. Eating for england is fun and nostalgic. Haven't read any others...