Click here to return to homepage
or 
Home > Categories > Books > Fantasy > Discworld : Nanny Ogg's Cookbook review
Sick of adverts? Click here to join up for free and be rid of them.
'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 ina 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.
Discworld : Map : Death's Domain
Discworld : The Science of Discworld
Discworld : The Science of Discworld II - The Globe
Discworld : Monstrous Regiment
Discworld : Going Postal
Discworld : Night Watch
Discworld : Tiffany Aching 1 : The Wee Free Men
Discworld : Tiffany Aching 2 : A Hat Full of Sky
Discworld : Thud!
Discworld : The Unseen University Cut-out Book
Discworld : Tiffany Aching 3 : Wintersmith
Discworld : Making Money
Discworld : Unseen AcademicalsProduct reviews...
Review by: kiwireviewer-00
Dated: 7th of September, 2004
Gytha 'Nanny' Ogg is certainly one of the more colourful and irreverent characters residing on the incarnate plane of the Discworld. Having never enjoyed the experience of reading The Joye of Snacks or Mother Ogg's Tales for Tiny Folk, the chance to read the almost infamous Cookbook was irresistable.
What stuck me the most was that the greater majority of the recipes actually sound not only possible, but downright delectable! I fully plan to make more than a few of them in time.
As for the rest, well, common sense and a hearty outlook on life is always good, especially if you have little 'editorial alterations' throught in true Pratchett wit.
Overall, an excellent addition to the Discworld universe. May there be many more to come.
Guest comments...
There are currently no comments on file. Will you click here and be the first?
Random listing from 'Books'...
The Silver Spoon is the bible of authentic Italian cooking. Italy's best-selling cookbook for the last 50 years, it features traditional dishes alongside specially written menus by celebrated chefs.
Now translated for the first time into English, The Silver Spoon's 2,000 recipes make it an essential classic for everyone who loves good food.
All trademarks, images and copyrights on this site are owned by their respective companies.
This is a free public forum presenting user opinions on selected products, and as such the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the opinion of KIWIreviews.co.nz and are protected under New Zealand law by the "Honest Opinion" clause of the Defamation Act of 1992. KIWIreviews accepts no liability for statements made on this site, under the assumption that they are the true and honest opinions of the individual posters. In most cases, prices and dates stated are approximate and should be considered as only guidelines.
"In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted."
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970)
