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Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies: From Spare Ribs to Humble Pie--A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names (Vintage Books)
✍️ Barnett, Martha
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Witty, bawdy, and stuffed with stories, "Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies" is a gorgeous parfait of history, culture, and language. "What fun Martha Barnette has made of it all, every name for every dish explained and jollied".--William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Witty, bawdy, and rich with historical anecdotes, this Vintage Books paperback presents a gorgeous parfait of history, culture, and language as described by its brief catalogue notes. While the material provided for this edition is thin, the book shines through its engaging tone and unique premise, earning praise from figures like William F. Buckley, Jr. for explaining and jollying every name for every dish. However, traditional home cooks looking for practical step-by-step recipes, nutritional guides, or advanced kitchen techniques will find that it does not suit their needs, as it focuses strictly on the linguistic and cultural backstories of food rather than cooking instruction.
