Obviously edited bits out of other books, but this is still a charming read and a good short introduction to David, one of the iconic British writers. While mainly focusing on her love of Mediterranean food, there are some great chapters on British food including a wonderfully written chapter on Toast. Yes, a whole chapter about toast.
While some of the advice in the book may be a little dated (especially the section on what you should buy when it comes to tools for your kitchen) the recipes are still great and easy to make. Of course now that the English speaking world is familiar (some might say over-familiar) with Mediterranean cooking some of her comments might seem quaint, but David's combination of enthusiasm and a no-nonsense approach is still fun. ( )