Compendium of Nosh
Compendium of Nosh by Jack McLean, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2007, is a unique exploration of the diverse and often quirky world of food. This 432-page book presents a humorous and informative look at various foods, flavors, and culinary practices, offering insights from A to Z. Readers will encounter a range of topics, including the peculiarities of different dishes and the cultural significance of various ingredients.
In this edition, McLean combines humor with a wealth of knowledge, making it an engaging reference for those interested in cooking and food culture. The book delves into the history and oddities surrounding food, such as the eccentricities of J.H. Kellogg and the surprising origins of baked beans. With its blend of cooking references and humor, Compendium of Nosh provides a distinctive perspective that appeals to food enthusiasts and casual readers alike.
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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, flavours, produce, etiquettes and observances.
With it you’ll know your Baked Alaska from your Blueberry Grunt, your Capiscums from Cardoons, even your Fadge from your Fufu. 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.
Besides informing in abundance, The Compendium is wickedly funny and liberally peppered with the author’s prejudices. Jack McLean is opinionated, idiosyncratic and – like his best-loved food – completely unreconstructed. The Compendium of Nosh is an extraordinary confection and a must-have for foodies.
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