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This article titled “Book of the week: How to be a Domestic Goddess” was written by Eve O’Sullivan, for The Guardian on Saturday 19th April 2014 06.00 UTC
In a nutshell
A reissue of Nigella’s millennial masterpiece, home baking’s sacred text.
What it covers
All manner of things that are oh-so-bad for you, but taste so good you won’t care. Primarily it’s a sweet baking book – think butterscotch layer cake and gooey chocolate stack – with some savoury recipes thrown in, such as egg and bacon pie.
Why is it good?
Not only will you want to eat everything in it, there’s a fair chance you’ll actually want to cook it too. Most importantly, the recipes are well written and rarely turn out disappointing results.
Who is it for?
This book wasn’t dubbed the “yummy mummy’s bible” for nothing. Recipes for school fetes, rainy day baking with kids and festive treats are all covered. It’s for those who like to indulge those around them … and themselves.
Who’s it not for?
Dieters, sugarphobes and the lactose intolerant. If cream and butter don’t plunge you into dairy reverie, then step away.
Best recipe?
Bring on the molten chocolate babycakes – or anything from the chocolate section. Torta alla gianduia, pain-au-chocolat pudding and cream-cheese brownies are all on the Easter hit list.
Anything else?
This is part of a collection of reissues with stylish redesigned covers.
We say
Team Cupcake never gets old.
To order How To Be A Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson for £15 (RRP £20), visit theguardian.com/bookshop or call 0330 333 6846.
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