Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Eating for England |
2005 |
Nigel Slater |
Buy |
Eating for England sits slightly apart from the rest of Slater’s catalog, less a practical guide or a personal memoir than a meditation on what and how the British eat. Published in 2005, it covers everything from the contents of the average supermarket trolley to the deep cultural attachment to toast, biscuits, and a particular kind of mild cheddar.
The book is funny and observational, clearly written by someone who has spent a long time paying close attention to food but also to the social rituals that surround it. It pairs naturally with Toast as a way of understanding Slater’s perspective on British food culture from the inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Nigel Slater Non-Fiction series?
There are one books in the Nigel Slater Non-Fiction series, published in 2005.
What is the first book in the Nigel Slater Non-Fiction series?
The first book in the Nigel Slater Non-Fiction series is Eating for England, published in 2005.
Is Eating for England a cookbook or a book about food culture?
It is not a cookbook in the traditional sense, as it contains little in the way of recipes. Instead it reads as a cultural essay about British attitudes toward food, eating habits, and the foods that define national life, from corner shops and school dinners to the rituals of the Sunday roast. It works well alongside his memoirs as a companion piece about food and identity.