I don't know Nigel's work very much. I loved reading "Kitchen Diaries" but the recipes were just so-so (spice cake, tomato cream pasta, curries). This book though, "Tender", is amazing. The information on growing and using vegetables is incredible and so far, all the recipes I have tried were great (carrot cakes with coriander, chard and cheddar tart, brocoli and bacon soup, etc.). Will definitely buy "Tender II".
