As the sub-title of the book states, this is a recipe book of comfort food for people on the move. Easy to prepare, easy to serve, the recipes are perfectly suited for today's busy lifestyle. Covering soups, salads, pasta, rice, wok cooking, curries and one-pot meals, it is an eclectic yet tasty collection of foods from around the world. From beef and borscht soup, Thai beef salad, macaroni cheese with pancetta to rogan josh and chilli con carne, the world is quite literally your oyster. Each recipe is attractively illustrated and the cooking instructions are clear and simple. Missing only deserts, this is a handy book to have on the shelf when you've had a busy day. For yourself or for dinner for friends, the variety ensures something for everyone. And being served in a bowl, the food is perfect for eating anywhere - from a made-up dinner table, an alfresco supper or just the sofa in front of the television, Bowl Food makes sure you still have time for yourself and not just the kitchen. - Lucy Watson