There's a joyously clear, no-nonsense desire here to create simple but delicious food Heat Jamie Oliver goes from strength to strength...the main attraction is that he does not seem to want to be, or know that he might be, a star: the food is what matters The Times He looks like a rock star, sounds like a yob and cooks like an angel Daily Telegraph

Jamie Oliver started cooking in his parents' pub when he was eight years old. He has worked with many of the biggest names in British cooking, including Antonio Carluccio, and Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers of the River Cafe. His first series of The Naked Chef on BBC2 grabbed the attention of millions of viewers; the accompanying book stayed at number one in the bestseller charts for over five months. This is his second book.