Eating for England
Oct 31st 2011, 9:51 am
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Eating for England
I am presently reading Nigel Slaters book 'Eating for England' - The Delights & Eccentricities of the British at Table
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Oct 31st 2011, 10:20 am
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Re: Eating for England
I am presently reading Nigel Slaters book 'Eating for England' - The Delights & Eccentricities of the British at Table
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Your talking history in the days when housewives used to be able to cook and owned ovens as well as microwaves....
Oct 31st 2011, 3:32 pm
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I don't usually get Nigel Slater (not sure why but his food never really stood out for me)...but his recent series on Telly is just brilliant!!! Sorry as don't think you get it in NZ, but maybe on BBC iPlayer?
Hope this link works...http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/search?programmes[]=b01541wt
Each week has a different theme, most weeks I could eat the TV after watching it...Yum Yum!
This is one book I am really going to have to get.
BJ - Jamie Oliver is doing a similar series to what you described, called Jamie's Great Britian, also celebrating British food
http://www.jamieoliver.com/tv-books/...-great-britain
Hope this link works...http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/search?programmes[]=b01541wt
Each week has a different theme, most weeks I could eat the TV after watching it...Yum Yum!
This is one book I am really going to have to get.
BJ - Jamie Oliver is doing a similar series to what you described, called Jamie's Great Britian, also celebrating British food
http://www.jamieoliver.com/tv-books/...-great-britain
Oct 31st 2011, 8:12 pm
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I think it must be because food is so synonymous with emotions? Or is that me pretending to be deep and meaningful?
"Comfort" food brings us comfort because it leads us down memory lane or because it contains a certain e number or fat content or hormone? Not sure?
My daughter asked for boiled egg and soldiers the other day, is that terribly English? Intriguing subject really.
"Comfort" food brings us comfort because it leads us down memory lane or because it contains a certain e number or fat content or hormone? Not sure?My daughter asked for boiled egg and soldiers the other day, is that terribly English? Intriguing subject really.
Nov 1st 2011, 1:57 am
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I read this when it came out. Yes, it is excellent. A real nostalgia fest wherever one is.
Nov 1st 2011, 2:27 am
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It was one of the foods Mum did for us when we were little and poorly.
Oooo. It's made me want one now.
Nov 1st 2011, 2:28 am
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Re: Eating for England
I am presently reading Nigel Slaters book 'Eating for England' - The Delights & Eccentricities of the British at Table
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Although I stumbled across it by accident in the library I have come to find it a real treasure and a pleasure to read from a nostalgic expat point of view. Much like the warm fuzzy glow some of us enjoy from watching the scenery in films such as Bridget Jones Diary.
If you don't get that, then suggest perhaps you read no further, eh?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eating-Engla.../dp/0007199465
Mr Slater writes in a lovely tongue in cheek and self deprecating manner about the special relationship the British have with certain foods, which he say is quite unlike that of any other nation. He talks about the origins of such things that all us expats hanker after, or have fond or awful childhood memories of; such as stew, the afternoon tea and the stories behind some of our best loved 'foodie' treasures. He discusses the British penchant for biscuits, Abbey Crunch and Rich Tea, Cream Crackers, Cadbury's Fruit and Nut, Dairylea triangles, Jammie Dodgers and many other such treats.
Add it to your Christmas list, it is just lovely!
Nov 1st 2011, 2:34 am
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This is one book I am really going to have to get.
BJ - Jamie Oliver is doing a similar series to what you described, called Jamie's Great Britian, also celebrating British food
http://www.jamieoliver.com/tv-books/...-great-britain
Nov 1st 2011, 5:11 am
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Nigel Slater has a great recipe for chocolate brownies! They are so good the best, I try not to make them alot as I can't resist them warm with whipped cream mmmmmmm
Nov 1st 2011, 5:45 am
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Nov 1st 2011, 7:58 am
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He then goes on about them being aptly named as soldiers because they remain upright and uniform even when they are up to their knees in yuck.
Nov 1st 2011, 9:25 am
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This is one of my favourite books. Such a crack up
I love what he has to say about trifle.
I lent it to a German workmate who was ridiculing british cuisine. To be honest, he wasn't an more convinced.
Slaters comparisons of the stews of Europe is brilliant.
I love what he has to say about trifle.
I lent it to a German workmate who was ridiculing british cuisine. To be honest, he wasn't an more convinced.
Slaters comparisons of the stews of Europe is brilliant.
Nov 1st 2011, 9:36 am
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Sounds fab.