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Nanny Ogg's Cookbook (Hardcover)

by Terry Pratchett (Author), Stephen Briggs (Author), Tina Hannan (Author), Paul Kidby (Illustrator)
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  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Doubleday & Co Inc.; 1st ed. edition (2 Nov 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385600054
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385600057
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 15.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 139,078 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Nanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, is passing on some of her collection of recipes in this cookbook. But in addition to the Strawberry Wobbler and Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on life, death, etiquette, courtship, children and weddings.


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'They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage. Anyway, we do not live in a perfect world and it is foresighted and useful for a young woman to become proficient in those arts which will keep a weak-willed man from straying. Learning to cook is also useful.'

Nanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, is passing on some of her huge collection of tasty and above all interesting recipes, since everyone else is doing it. But in addition to the delights of the Strawberry Wobbler and Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on life, death, etiquette ('If you go to other people's funerals they'll be sure to come to yours'), courtship, children and weddings, all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well, not much.

Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive.

Nanny Ogg Gratefully Ackowledges the Assistance in this Literary Argosy of: Mr Terry Pratchett, Mr Stephen Briggs, Mlle Tina Hannan and Master Paul Kidby.

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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what you think, 17 Feb 2008
By Susan Belcher "Su B" (St Helens, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nanny Ogg's Cookbook: A Useful and Improving Almanack of Information including Astonishing Recipes from Terry Pratchett's Discworld (Paperback)
This is not a cook book, exactly. It is designed on one of those old household management or kitchen garden type books, a how to run a household, or in Nanny Oggs case - how to order the daughters-in-law about.

It's basis is that of the diary series, and completely enjoyable for moments when you don't want to start a full story but just dip in for a few minutes of relief.

I, initially, put this in my cupboard after an initial skim though, I was a little disappointed that it wasn't "the joye of snacks". When I got over my disappointment I got it out I discovered that my initial judgement was so wrong. It's an enjoyable book, with some interesting recipies and great titbits and the wonderful artistic work of Paul Kidby.

I would like to see "the joye of snacks" like some of the other reviewers, and like them I doubt this will happen, but this is an outstanding alternative.

If you love the diaries and the almanac then this is definitely worth the money.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth reading, if only for Nanny Ogg-isms, 15 Jan 2000
I wasn't sure what to expect, but was hoping for recipes along the lines of Nanny Ogg's Carrot and Oyster pie (Carrots so you can see in the dark, and oysters so's you got something to look at). I wasn't disappointed. I especially liked the editors notes, and some of the jokey recipes, but would like to see "The Joye of Snackes". I don't think this will happen though.
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33 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a cookbook, 22 Feb 2004
By T. Lewcock (England, UK) - See all my reviews
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The design of "Nanny Ogg's Cookbook" is based on the traditional "Beeton's book of Household Management". For anyone that has not heard of this almost timeless publication it, apart from over 1,350 recipes, gives advice on a variety of subjects related to running a house, including for example 'Duties of the valet' etc. (Well in does in my 1st Edition Fascimile anyway ISBN: 0907486185)

Nanny Ogg's book, apart from being filled with some excellent drawings by Paul Kidby, includes Modes of Address; Etiquette at the Table; The Language of Flowers, Royal Occassions and Etiquette in the Bedroom as well as a few others.

All in all an excellent supplement to the Discworld series and don't afraid to try out the recipes because in the words of the Authors

"...strict accuracy has been sacrificed in the interestes of having as many readers at the end of the book as we had at the start. The main aim has been to get the look and feel of the original Discworld recipes whilst avoiding, as far as possible, the original taste."

An enjoyable read that, just like any other DW book, got priority in my reading order when I received it for a Christmas present and was finished sometime before lunch on Boxing day, although that didn't include trying any of the recipes. Well let's face it, would you fancy Sticky Toffee Rat Onna Stick after too much Christmas pud and brandy butter?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny Ogg's Cookbook
A very amusing and useful little book. Fun for parties, especially if other Pratchett fans are present. Good to read for a private giggle,too.
Published 28 days ago by Barbara Sobey

3.0 out of 5 stars OK, but don't expect too much
Bought this to read on holiday. There are some amusing parts, but it never mad me laugh as much as some of TP's novels. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. L. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars some even work
At first I thought of this as just another of Terry Pratchett's books but soon realized that they could be useful and used some of the recipes. it is a laugh . Very enjoyable.
Published 3 months ago by M. Sparrow

5.0 out of 5 stars patchetty cookery!?!
i bought myself this last Christmas, because despite jokes in half -arsed American situation comedy, you can never get enough books at Christmas. Read more
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Actually a very inspiring cookery book! Non meat alternatives easily adaptable from the recipes. Extremely funny as well. Some lovely and novel ideas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Lm Cattrall

5.0 out of 5 stars Try them!
Should be found (and used) in any kitchen. Some of it is good, some is very good, and they can all be cooked provided you don't shake too much from your laughing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lotsofsmallfeet

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Hilarious
The recipes are amusing, even the slightly more sensible-looking ones. I haven't tried any yet, though I'm tempted to make the dried frog pills and carry them around with me - to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Vegan

5.0 out of 5 stars A good giggle and a couple of useful recipies
As an avid Discworld fowllower I love this book - whether I will ever try any of the recipies is a different matter - I just love reading them! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Tinkerbell

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent cookery book full of good advice
I laughed myself silly reading this; it is VERY funny. Cookery books are not usually humorous reading, but this one is a corker. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2007 by Meerkat

5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny Ogg definitely is my gran!
Fantastic book. You must experiment with the cooking aspect - I think a more authentic recipe result will probably be attained by not being able to cook. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2006 by Mrs. B

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