Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger

Toast is a classic food memoir by Nigel Slater, detailing his childhood, adolescence, and sexual awakening in sixties and seventies suburban England. With an updated foreword and afterword by Elizabeth Day and Nigel Slater, it has become a beloved food memoir.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Twenty years after its initial publication, Toast has emerged as a timeless culinary memoir, offering a captivating account of Nigel Slater's journey from a gluttonous schoolboy to a renowned food writer. Spanning from his childhood days in sixties and seventies suburban England to his adolescence and sexual awakening, this poignant memoir vividly portrays the daily life of that era.

Relating his mother's ritual burning of toast, his father's dreaded Boxing Day stew, and the culinary delights of the day, such as Arctic Roll and Grilled Grapefruit (once considered a symbol of status in Wolverhampton), this memoir evokes a rich tapestry of memories. It transports readers back to a time when life was simpler, yet filled with profound experiences and culinary adventures.

Featuring an updated foreword by Elizabeth Day and a lengthy afterword by Nigel Slater, this revised edition of Toast promises to captivate readers for generations to come. The inclusion of new photographs further enhances the book's visual appeal, while the enduring themes and evocative writing style ensure its continued relevance and popularity.

Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a newcomer to the world of culinary memoirs, Toast is a must-read that will leave you craving more. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to transport readers to a different era, while also offering insights into the personal growth and culinary journey of a remarkable writer.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 142 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008638351