A Thousand Feasts Nigel Slater Memoir Book

A Thousand Feasts: a new memoir on how to find joy in food, travel and gardening by Nigel Slater Hardcover is a lyrical, sensory memoir for readers who love food, travel and the small rituals that make life delicious. Perfect for fans of memoirs, home cooks, gardeners and those seeking quiet inspiration, this hardcover edition collects the short, vivid moments and feasts that have shaped Nigel Slater’s life and imagination.

This edition is Condition: BRAND NEW, in Format: Hardcover and carries the ISBN 9780008670740. As a hardcover memoir from a bestselling author, it makes a lasting addition to any bookshelf and an ideal gift for parents, teachers, book lovers and anyone who treasures a well-told life in food.

In A Thousand Feasts, Nigel Slater distills memory into scenes: notes taken at a kitchen table, reflections jotted down in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, and quiet observations in a moss garden in Japan. The book is not a cookbook but a celebration of flavor and feeling — miso soup for breakfast, the pleasure of packing a suitcase, a butterfly resting on a carpet, a mango eaten in a monsoon and the comfort of macaroni cheese. These short essays read like recipes for joy, reminding readers how everyday moments can become lasting pleasures.

About the author: Nigel Slater is a renowned food writer, bestselling author and broadcaster. He has presented BBC 1's Eating Together, Simple Cooking and Dish of the Day, and was The Observer’s food columnist for over twenty years. His celebrated books include Appetite, The Kitchen Diaries and the two-volume Tender. His memoir Toast – the Story of a Boy's Hunger won six major awards and was adapted by the BBC. Slater’s writing has been honored with the National Book Awards, the Glenfiddich Trophy, the André Simon Memorial Prize and British Biography of the Year, reflecting a trusted reputation among readers and critics alike.

What makes this hardcover memoir different:

• Rich, sensory storytelling that blends food, travel and gardening into compact, evocative essays — ideal for dipping into at any time.
• From an award-winning, bestselling author whose work is trusted by parents and culinary readers worldwide.
• Beautiful hardcover presentation that works as a thoughtful gift set item or a personal keepsake on the coffee table.
• Perfect for readers who enjoy short-form memoirs, food writing, and books that double as inspiration for everyday living and entertaining.

Use cases and occasions: ideal for bedside reading and reflective mornings, great for sparking conversation in book clubs, and a timeless choice for gifting during holidays, birthdays or as a hostess present. Whether you’re looking for a book to inspire your next meal, your next trip, or simply to notice the small wonders around you, A Thousand Feasts offers warmth, wisdom and appetite for life.

Invite this hardcover memoir into your home as a comforting, beautifully written companion — a perfect gift, a timeless keepsake, and an enduring celebration of the joy found in food, travel and gardening.