The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

Thanks for this, I’m a long-time NS fan. It’s a good while since I read Toast, must dig it out. I follow him on Instagram, and always read what he’s written in the Guardian. I’ve loved all his tv programmes, he’s such a comfortable, easy watch.

A lovely friend bought this book for me when I was having a stressful time( it was my reading in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep)I could hear his dulcid tones in my head when I was reading this and it helped ,I have always read and made lots of his recipes and loved his book Toast...
I can recommend this book it is very nostalgic and quite magical.

I have this on my Audible wish list, it sounds wonderful and includes a PDF of all the recipes to download.

Just added it to my optimistic Christmas list, thank you NotAGran.

I bought this last year, never got around to reading it, and now can’t remember where on earth I put it! Not on a bookshelf, ours are all overflowing, some are double stacked. Must have a think!

I love it - treat yourself now JaxJacky as it’s from 1st November.

Tempted Casdon but it’s given the children a reasonably priced option for me, I’m always being told ‘you’re tricky to buy for/add stuff to your list’.

Oh I love this book, have had it on my Kindle for a few years now and re read it each year -

Just asked my DD for it Jax. She refuses to not buy me anything. I have Toast, so must get it off the shelf and read it again. Nigel Slater has such a flair with words and a voice to go with it.

Good price on Amazon with used copies.

I got my copy earlier in the week from eBay, new, £7.96 including delivery.
There was quite a few to choose from then but I

The Chronicles starts on November 1st and we will be starting the read-along then on Mumsnet.
I’ve read the long introduction which was wonderful and I can’t wait to get started.

Finally unearthed my copy today - I didn’t get around to it last year - and have just read his lovely, evocative introduction. Not sure I’ll be making many of the recipes, but I’m certainly looking forward to a thoroughly enjoyable read.?

I’ve had my copy for a while now, and the introduction and articles on things like candles etc, have become almost compulsory reading along with Christmas Carol.

November 1st
The Christmas Chronicles read along starts today for anyone joining in.

I’ve just ordered this as forgotten that I wanted this book and seeing this thread jogged my memory so thanks for that.

I was given the book for Christmas last year and am so looking forward to starting it tonight. Thanks for the reminder.

NotAGran55

Thanks for the reminder.

tickingbird Tue 01-Nov-22 07:42:05
I’ve just ordered this as forgotten that I wanted this book and seeing this thread jogged my memory so thanks for that.

... me, too!

Reading Nigel Slater makes me feel like I've stepped back in time into my smiling Grandmother's kitchen on a dreary, blustery winter's day, surrounded by the aroma of baking cakes and sitting at a long wooden table, drinking tea, with the kitchen-clock ticking in the background, and a sense that all's well with the world.

Must get it out. Blowing an absolute Gale out and spiteful rain forecast all day, so a day for reading stuff like that and perhaps a bit if painting.

Nigel Slater is my all time favourite, I have all his books and use many of his recipes.
Magical moment, he strolled past by me in Borough Market,
I practically swooned 😍

The audiobook narrated by him is magical.

I’ve just listened to the introduction again and November 1st
followed by reading November 1st, and adding dried apricots to my shopping list! (spoiler)

I have the audiobook and am looking forward to starting it later today NotaGran55 🙂

I hope you enjoy it as much as I am Blossoming

The read along was announced some time ago on MN. My copy came from the library last week: I’m eagerly anticipating taking part.

I’ve just started re-reading my copy. Love it.

I bought a bag of quinces yesterday from an honesty box, inspired by Nigel.
They smell amazing, I hope they taste as good.