How to be a Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson

As you can probably tell I love Nigella Lawson having every one of her cookbooks on my shelf. I was initially immune to her charms and in fact put off by the title of this book 'How to be a domestic goddess' not realising that the title was in fact rather 'tongue in cheek' and I don't think I was alone in that misconception. I discovered her one night when unable to sleep in the wee small hours. I was flicking through the channels and found a re-run of her series 'Nigella Bites'. I was hooked - I love the fact that she always chooses the easy option, don't peel the potatoes or wash the lettuce if you can possibly get away with it. Her love of food and happiness in the kitchen resonated with me. I want to be her bestest buddy but having seen what she cooks her chums for lunch I realise that my waistline would not survive closer acquaintance - so I am happy admiring her at a distance.

If you like Peanuts and Chocolate you must try out the Peanut-Butter Squares on page 223. They are absolutely divine and everyone I know just loves them. they should come with a public health warning as I am sure that they may furr up your arteries but hey ... what a way to go!

Another family favourite is the Black and White Tart on Page 112 which I make regularly when we have guests for dinner. I have never managed to find white currants but use raspberries, blue berries or any other berry that takes my fancy instead. It looks so impressive but as usual is very simple to make.

Nigella is indeed the domestic godess.