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A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the book cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. Some identifying marks on the inside cover, but this is minimal. Very little wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Slater, Nigel
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book
EAN
9781841154718
ISBN
9781841154718
Publication Year
2004
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
Toast: the Story of a Boy's Hunger
Item Height
198 mm
Author
Nigel Slater
Publisher
HarperCollins
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Food & Drink
Item Weight
180 g
Item Width
129 mm
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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The Sunday Times Bestseller, and the biggest memoir of the year, from Britain's best loved food writer. 'Toast' is Nigel Slater's truly extraordinary story of a childhood remembered through food. Whether relating his mother's ritual burning of the toast, his father's dreaded Boxing Day stew or such culinary highlights of the day as Arctic Roll and Grilled Grapefruit (then considered something of a status symbol in Wolverhampton) this remarkable memoir vividly recreates daily life in sixties surburban England. His mother was a chops-and-peas sort of cook, exasperated by the highs and lows of a temperamental AGA, a finicky little son and the asthma that was to prove fatal. His father was a honey-and-crumpets man who could occasionally go off 'crack' like a gun. When Nigel's widowed father takes on a housekeeper with social aspirations and a talent in the kitchen, the following years become a heartbreaking cooking contest for his father's affections. But as he slowly loses the battle, Nigel finds a new outlet for his culinary talents, and we witness the birth of what was to become a lifelong passion for food. Nigel's likes and dislikes, aversions and sweet-toothed weaknesses form a fascinating and amusing backdrop to this incredibly moving and deliciously evocative memoir of childhood, adolescence and sexual awakening.

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HarperCollins
ISBN-13
9781841154718
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Publication Year
2004
Book Title
Toast: the Story of a Boy's Hunger
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Genre
Biographies & True Stories, Food & Drink
Author
Nigel Slater
Format
Paperback

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198 mm
Item Weight
180 g
Item Width
129 mm

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United Kingdom
Title_Author
Nigel Slater

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  • by seafarer1966
    03 Aug, 2022Most favourable review

    Brutally Honest Book....Buy It!

    Honest content to the point of shocking. He caught his dad knocking one out in the greenhouse. His Uncle Geoff sexually abused him by playing 'hide the sixpence', his mother died when he was nine and his subsequent step-mother mentally tortured him, his dad gave him regular beatings.....and he overcame it all to become a successful writer and tv personality. When he describes the food and sweets of his childhood it's like going back in time. Old English Spangles and Pascalls fruit bon-bons (the long rectangular ones with the chewy middle) christ I'm flooded with nostalgia.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: baham_books

  • by kittismistral
    14 Dec, 2019

    Lovely book to cosy up with!

    Nigel Slater must have a photographic memory as he is able to easily conjure up foods, tastes and labels familiar from my childhood. These memories made me smile. He is a natural storyteller and Toast is a charming recollection of his childhood memories. If you want to read a lovely little personal history with a smile this is the book for you!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: awesomebooksuk

  • by jabi_980
    22 May, 2025

    Cracking read.

    Cracking read. I thought Nigel Slater was a bit of a middle class ponce. This book gives an insight into what shaped the lad. Recommended.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: baham_books

  • by dmf4312
    23 Jan, 2020

    Re book called Toast

    A book of many receipts,with good stories included

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: webuybooks

  • by heen_elai
    11 Dec, 2019

    A delicious telling of Nigel Slaters boyhood. Highly recommended. He writes poetically. Brimming with nostalgia. Great book.

    Received promptly, in perfect condition

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wordery

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