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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Not as "complete" as I'd hoped! i bought this book the minute it came out - I am a huge fan of Sarah's - but in truth, despite the enticing cover and fabulous photography, there was simply not enough substance for me. I didn't buy it for the recipes, to be fair, as there are plenty of other great books which cover Christmas food, but rather because I felt that Sarah would give wonderful ideas on creating and celebrating a more natural Christmas. There were some lovely pictures, but those I found inspiring - the hydrangea wreath, for... more info
Superb! I wish I'd been the proud possessor of this book BEFORE Christmas as it's so good. Never mind, now I've got it and there are only 11 months to go before I can use it for Christmas 2009;in the meantime, there are lots of recipes which I can see are going to become family favourites, Christmas or not.
I have Delia, I have Nigella, but this goes way beyond either of those. Sarah's Raven's enthusiasm is like Nigel Slater's ; it makes you want to get into the kitchen and start cooking; it makes you want to... more info
Absolutely AWFUL I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. In fact I didn't want to give it any stars - it's not traditional in the slightest. Couldn't relate anything to Christmas - RUUUUUUBBISH - buy Delia or a Victorian Christmas recipe book instead - then you'll have the perfect Christmas book.
Oh, do be quiet! Ms L, i came across your reviews while looking to order this book for christmas presents. having bought it and used it successfully already. I must say that i find your reviews and counter reviews rather self important not to mention boring. Do please stop using this site as a vehicle to play AA Gill because it is obvious from what you say that you are not a cook.
