In TENDER VOLUME I Nigel Slater extolled the virtues of his vegetable patch. In the hotly anticipated second volume, his fruit garden took the starring role. Now presented side-by-side in a beautiful bespoke box, the two volumes together contain over 700 recipe ideas and many wonderful stories from the cook's garden.From crab cakes with crushed peas, broccoli and lamb stir-fry, and luxury cauliflower cheese to a weekday supper of pork chops with cider and apples and a chinese-inspired sunday roast with spiced plum sauce, when created from his own garden produce, the dishes that Nigel and his family love so much suddenly take on a delicious new significance.The most definitive guide to cooking with vegetables and fruit, TENDER VOLS I AND II reaffirm Nigel Slater's position as one of the world's finest finest food writers and chefs.
Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater is a British food writer, journalist, and broadcaster known for his simple, seasonal cooking style. He has written several bestselling books on food and cooking, including "Real Fast Food" and "The Kitchen Diaries." Slater's writing is characterized by its warmth, honesty, and emphasis on the pleasures of cooking and eating. He has been credited with popularizing a more relaxed and personal approach to food writing, inspiring a new generation of home cooks. One of his most famous works is "Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger," a memoir that explores his complex relationship with food and cooking. Slater's contributions to literature have helped redefine the genre of food writing and have made him a beloved figure in the culinary world.