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The Compendium of Nosh
The Compendium of Nosh is all about the weird and wonderful things we put in our mouths. From A through to Z it gives wickedly funny, informative insights into foods, flavors, produce, etiquettes, and observances. You can discover the odd hobbies of J.H. Kellogg, the cornflake king, or the plutocratic origins of baked beans and why coffee and tea have caused wars, revolutions, and draconian punishments in every continent. The Compendium of Nosh is an extraordinary confection and a must-have for foodies.
432 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2006
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September 14, 2015
If you're a Foodie, a cook, or just interested in miscellaneous facts and anecdotes about food, then this is for you.
Something to dip into, rather than read cover to cover.
Highly enjoyable.
He is very forthright in some of his views, some of with which the reader might agree as I did not.
But I accepted that its his book and he can say what he wants.
Be warned those of the vegetarian and vegan persuasion, he doesn't like you! Although he does give sound reasons at times based on health problems. If we were not supposed to eat certain foods why do many vegetarians swallow vitamin supplements. Although I have two vegan sons, if our Maker intended us to be vegetarian he would have made sure that some form of vegetable matter contained all our requirements.
Something to dip into, rather than read cover to cover.
Highly enjoyable.
He is very forthright in some of his views, some of with which the reader might agree as I did not.
But I accepted that its his book and he can say what he wants.
Be warned those of the vegetarian and vegan persuasion, he doesn't like you! Although he does give sound reasons at times based on health problems. If we were not supposed to eat certain foods why do many vegetarians swallow vitamin supplements. Although I have two vegan sons, if our Maker intended us to be vegetarian he would have made sure that some form of vegetable matter contained all our requirements.
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