So many of my foodie friends talked about this book and now I know why. It is quite possibly the best cookbook I've ever read. Inviting, sumptuous, but never prentious, Nigel Slater talks us through a year of meals he cooks and eats, tantalising with delicious details. He eats seasonally, so each month reflects the best of what is naturally available at that time of year, which is the ideal way to cook and enjoy food. As well as recipes, there are just loads of great ideas - things to pull together if you want something quickly. I made one of the salads he described - spinach, fresh apple, toasted walnuts, walnut oil and goat cheese - and it was incredible! Nice to know that he likes unwinding with cold, cold beer as much as I do too :) And if you live in London, he describes some wonderful markets and shops to try (which I certainly will be doing). I can see myself cooking a lot from this, but it's also a book I would happily curl up with and read purely for pleasure. Highly, highly recommended.