'A beautiful thing to behold, full of varied recipes which seem easy to manage, gorgeous illustrations and sumptuous photography'

Louise Carpenter, The Times

'Heston's done it again. With the original molecular gastronomist, nothing is ever straightforward, and his latest cookbook is no exception. Why is banana and parsley such a winning combination? What is it about a cheese sandwich that causes such a nostalgic rush? But perhaps the biggest surprise is that every musing leads to a simple recipe well within the reach of any curious home cook'

Tony Turnbull, The TImes

'This is a glorious sprawl of a book, beautifully illustrated by Dave McKean, that looks at the practical and emotional components of food… Is this a cookbook? For me this is a picture book, a collection of questions that hit you like little darts, and uncomplicated recipes you'll approach in a different, more thoughtful way'

Diana Henry, The Telegraph

'Both practical and thought provoking'

The Mail on Sunday