Toast

Through vivid recollections of food, Nigel Slater recounts his childhood shaped by family dynamics and culinary experiences. Each chapter explores items from his family's pantry, revealing the contrasting cooking styles of his mother and father. As his father's new housekeeper enters their lives, a poignant rivalry unfolds, highlighting Nigel's struggle for affection and his burgeoning passion for cooking. This memoir intricately weaves themes of loss, love, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of a young boy discovering his identity through food.