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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 (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 (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 180,634 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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47 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor... buy this book!, 11 Dec 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Nanny Ogg's Cookbook (Paperback)
To all you Discworld fans out there- don't be
discouraged from buying this book because it's
a cooking book.There are lots of illustrations by Paul Kidby- this guy is AMAZING. My favorite is a drawing of Nanny and Casanuda looking very guilty under Granny's scrutinizing gaze. If you look at Nanny's dress hard enough you'll see why... ;)

Half of this book is recipes including strawberry wobbler(you figure it out...) Rincewind's recipe for...er... potatoes, Vetinari's recipe for bread and water (not as simple as it sounds!) and the Bursar's recipe for "spoon! give it a royster!" (aka dried frog pills). we finally learn what a figgin is and how to make it.
there are many other recipes some real, some not
all of them great.

the second half is all about etiquette.
etiquette with witches,wizards,dwarfs,trolls,
kings,dukes and scarecrows.tips on courtship, weddings, etc. etc.
BUY THIS BOOK! trust me, you will not regret it!

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32 of 36 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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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful not to add any arsenic......., 1 Feb 2000
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Really funny, and although this is primarily for discworld fans it is enjoyable without "inside" knowledge. As well as the recipies there is some useful information on etiquette, such as how to ensure a really good fight at the wedding. Wonderful stuff!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny Ogg Rocks
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 12 days 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 2 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 5 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 10 months ago by Tinkerbell

5.0 out of 5 stars Not what you think
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... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Susan Belcher

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 21 months ago 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

5.0 out of 5 stars cookbook with a difference
This book is a joy not only to those who like cooking but also to anyone who is a Terry Pratchett fan.The figgins were delicious- rather like a boozy eccles cake. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2004 by debby

5.0 out of 5 stars What is Swede?
I am responding to the reviewer from Allentown, PA, my hometown. I lived in the UK for five years so can tell you that swede is what the Brits call rutabaga. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A cookbook for Discworld fans
If you read Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad or more importantly Maskerade, then you know that Nanny Ogg does 'a bit of cooking'. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2002

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