Nigella-ness is next to Godliness in my opinion.  So, when the latest Nigella book - on Christmas entertaining - arrived in our warehouse yesterday afternoon, I simply couldn’t wait to get myself home, pour a glass of red and sit on the couch reading my new Christmas bible.  And, it’s fantastic!

It’s a wider book than Nigella’s other efforts, making it a great coffee table book for the season.  The images are really glamorous - perfect to inspire you to create a magical Christmas party.  She places some emphasis on decorating and table decor, which is a great complement to her delicious recipes. 

Recipes include everything from Christmas cakes and puddings to quick homemade presents (cookies and chutneys); food to cook and freeze ahead; oven slow-cooking; “hero” ingredients; as well as party food and drinks. And, of course, exciting and inspiring variations for the Main Event – from traditional turkey, festive ham and special trimmings; to a Swedish or Polish Christmas à la Nigella; to a vegetarian Christmas feast.

As always, Christmas turkey isn’t the best match for an Australian Christmas, but as the majority of us bow to the seasonal pleasure of hot ovens, roasts and gravy, Nigella’s Christmas book is just as suitable in Australia as it is in snowy England.

Grab a copy for yourself, your friends, family and colleagues now.  It’s sure to become a favourite classic.

Happy Celebrating!

Kathryn