ON MY BOOKSTAND

A Cook’s Book

By Nigel Slater, HarperCollins, $60

What’s in it: More than 200 appealingly simple yet clever recipes from this down-to-earth and generous food writer. But this is much more than just a recipe book; it’s the story of Nigel Slater’s life in the kitchen. Why buy it: For the real and often witty stories behind Nigel’s favourite recipes, the dishes he cooks at home every day and the dishes you’ll want to cook too.