Unmentionable Cuisine

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
Edition: First Edition
Place Published: Charlottesville, VA
Fine in dustwrapper.


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