The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater food up against the huge forces

up against the huge forces of war

and “bar the addition of several gallons of black bile”

is that “Bowie will stay alive

The “heartily unintellectual” Sparsholt at first seems to be straight

A boy named David sits beside her

The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater food up against the huge forcesThe twin joys of childhood and winter cookery are lovingly celebrated in this gem of a Christmas offering from Nigel Slater, says Bee Wilson in The Guardian. More than a cookbook its subtitled Notes, stories & 100 essential recipes for midwinter it also features pieces on early memories and seasonal subjects such as Christmas trees, frost fairs and the origins of the advent calendar. This is a paean to winter eating that is as reassuring and welcome