Interesting Facts About Nigella Lawson

Millions of Americans turn to Nigella Lawson for gourmet food tips and advice, and most have already devoured her book How to Be a Domestic Goddess. Nigella Lawson is also the host of Nigella Bites, an E! and Style Network series that has us enamored with culinary delights--and many just enamored with the host herself. With her very-British accent and strong TV presence, she's a widely-watched foodie that may have you whipping up Cheesecakelets with Strawberry Sauce in no time. Here are some interesting facts about Nigella Lawson:

-Nigella is one smart culinary whiz. She attended and graduated Oxford University in London, studying journalism and writing during her educational career. She dabbled in the culinary world only after working as a book reviewers and deputy literary editor of Britain's, The Sunday Times.

-Nigella Lawson is the daughter of Nigel Lawson, a politician that served as Chanceller of the Exchequer during Margarat Thatcher's term.

-She started as a sidekick on Channel 4's cooking show, Nigel Slater's Real Food Show. This was one of her first appearances on national television.

-Her chat show was cancelled in 2005. Nigella was a daytime TV show that invited celebrity guests to chit-chat that didn't receive much of a positive response. It wasn't until a year later that Nigella Feasts, a show that made a debut in the USA, that Nigella enjoyed some success with her on-screen presence.

-Nigella suffered the death of her husband John Diamond 2001. They had been married for nine years and raised two children together.

-Nigella turns 48 in January 2008

-AskMen.com has given Nigella Lawson the 'model' title since her charm and appeal seems to outdo her culinary talents.

-Nigella considers herself to be an 'eater' and not a chef or even a cook

-She's one of Britain's 'It Girls,' and celebrity gossip continues to keep her on the forefront of the press

-Her famous Christmas recipe is a Ham in Coca Cola. Other 'Christmas Bite's include Rudolph pie, Snowflecked brownies, and Cranberry and orange pudding

-Her name has become a brand in itself. Many Britons are famous for using the term, 'that's so Nigella' to describe a dish

-Nigella was inspired to cook delectable dishes and culinary delights from her mother

-She insists that cooking does not involve following a recipe from a cookbook, but has authored over six books filled with recipes, tips, and cooking techniques.

-Nigella Express is her latest television series, broadcast on Britain's Channel 4

If you haven't tuned into Nigella Bites or other cooking shows from this famous food show host, you can still pick up her cookbook or watch a food demo online. Just head over to Channel 4 for the archives.