Unmentionable Cuisine

Schwabe, Calvin W.

History and origins of the parts of animals that we have to chosen to eat for protein, followed by recipes for their currently taboo regions, then a selection from the organs of the other animals who are waiting to find their way onto our plates. Organised by animal, each containing recipes for the taboo regions, - 'Calf Lung Stew', 'Pig's Stomach and Abalone', 'Sheep's Feet with Yoghurt', 'Swabian Snails', 'Red-Ant Chutney', 'Crisp Roasted Termites', 'Mountain Oysters' (pigs' testicles) - from around the world; general as well as regional index, Australia contributes 'Shark Ball Soup' and, thankfully, no illustrations; inscribed by the author.

Publisher: University Press of Virginia. First American edition 1979
Edition: First Edition
Place Published: Charlottesville, VA
Fine in dustwrapper.


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