Eater's digest : 400 delectable readings about food and drink / Lorraine Bodger.

"Americans are as crazy about food as they are about trivia, and Eater's Digest is a deliciously unique and playful book that addresses both of these passions with a practical and quirky array of flavorful folklore and facts. Have you ever wondered what astronauts dine on in space or how Sumo wrestl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bodger, Lorraine (Author)
Language:English
Published: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2006.
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MSU: Gift of Maureen and John Darling.
Physical Description:320 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Format: Book
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"Americans are as crazy about food as they are about trivia, and Eater's Digest is a deliciously unique and playful book that addresses both of these passions with a practical and quirky array of flavorful folklore and facts. Have you ever wondered what astronauts dine on in space or how Sumo wrestlers achieve their beefy physiques? Do you know the 10 best Web sites for buying kitchen supplies, the 8 most hated kitchen chores, or the 5 hottest peppers? Just what are the 10 most appealing foods to eat in bed after sex? Lorraine Bodger, the prolific author of numerous cookbooks and books of lists, has combined her talents to create this appetizing and entertaining smorgasbord of short articles and lists that answers all these questions and so many more. Fun to dip into whenever you're looking for a tasty treat, Eater's Digest is filled with fascinating and hilarious tidbits to savor and share. Readers are sure to find it the most delicious fun they can have without gaining a pound." --Publisher's description.
Note:Includes index.
Call Number:TX355 .B597 2006
ISBN:1584794496
9781584794493