Nigel Slater: ‘I love the crackle of winter’

In this exclusive extract from his wonderful new book, The Christmas Chronicles, Nigel Slater leads us on a rich journey through his favourite time of year; a journey of food and fables, drinks and decorations

The icy prickle across your face as you walk out into the freezing air. The piercing burn to your sinuses, like wasabi. Your eyes sparkle, your ears tingle. The rush of cold to your head is stimulating, vital, energising.

The arrival of the first snap of cold is invigorating, like jumping into an ice pool after the long sauna of summer. Winter feels like a renewal, at least it does to me. I long for that ice-bright light, skies of pale blue and soft grey light that is at once calm and gentle, fresh and crisp. Away from the stifling airlessness of summer, I once again have more energy. Winter has arrived.

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from The Guardian http://ift.tt/2hY2HoF