- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844003337
- ISBN-13: 978-1844003334
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 14.8 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 369,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A glimpse into the rarefied world of the expert gastronome.
"Time Out"
The book of the year for anyone who loves food.
Centurion magazine
"Time Out"
The book of the year for anyone who loves food.
Centurion magazine
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Packed with all the information needed to acquire full gastro-credentials, the serious foodie need look no further than this little pink book, dedicated to all those who are passionate about seeking out the finest, the latest, the rarest and the most delicious foodie knowledge. This fascinating and entertaining book by food writer and restaurant reviewer, Sudi Pigott, begins with a questionnaire to determine 'What Kind of Foodie Are You?, she goes on to reveal her Foodementals of Gastronomy, with highlights, including the Serious Foodie's Store Cupboard Essentials, How the Better Foodie Entertains, Nonchalant Foodie Gems for Dinner Party Conversation, Farmers' Market Etiquette and The Ultimate Foodie Who's Who. Sudi's witty, light-hearted writing makes this book essential reading for even soft-core gastronauts, while hardcore foodies will be fascinated by the lesser-known secrets. Find out why you need at least five different types of salt and pepper in your store cupboard, what cookbooks you cannot be without, why no-one who's anyone would dream of eating rocket anymore, what is the 'new' pesto, and how to get better service in restaurants. With eye-catching design and page after page of compelling foodie facts and quizzes, this book will ensure that the truly epicurious always remain one step ahead.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whilst this is the book that every gastronome lusts for, it, and indeed the writer, does not deliver anything special. Various inaccuracies, slurring writing style and little of the 'wit' that is promised, the book is inconsistent in content and lacking in charisma.
It's as if the shiny silver cloche of the cover lifts off to reveal a rather tasteless piece of steamed dreariness.
Better stick to Schott's food & wine miscellany for fact and Giles Coren's reviews for funny.
It's as if the shiny silver cloche of the cover lifts off to reveal a rather tasteless piece of steamed dreariness.
Better stick to Schott's food & wine miscellany for fact and Giles Coren's reviews for funny.
8 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A riveting read even for someone who already considers themselves an arch foodie.
What's more it made me laugh out loud as I recognised some of the more
eccentric habits of the committed foodie exposed.
What's more it made me laugh out loud as I recognised some of the more
eccentric habits of the committed foodie exposed.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you HAVE any interest in food this is the book to buy. It explains in a witty way all the ins and outs of being one up when it comes to talking about food. Your friends will be amazed at your comprehensive knowledge of what to buy, where to buy it, what you should order in restaurants and everything else to do with food.
In fact if you want to give your food interested friends a treat this book would make a marvellous pressie. All our friends will be getting copies.
In fact if you want to give your food interested friends a treat this book would make a marvellous pressie. All our friends will be getting copies.
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