The Mish-mash Dictionary of Marmite by Maggie Hall

The Mish-mash Dictionary of Marmite by Maggie Hall

A book for all tastes - literally. No matter where you stand on the big Marmite 'love-hate' debate, you will find something in it to your liking. As the title indicates, it contains a mish-mash of information - from serious to silly with lots in between - about the iconic British spread. From its beginnings as brewing industry yeast-waste to its use in the finest restaurants, this book reveals the grip Marmite has on palates - and minds - around the world. The tales it tells amount to a social history, covering more than 100 years. It is crammed with insights into how it all began, the old-time recipes, its place in medicine, its role in education and wars, its many unlikely uses (apart from eating it), and much more. All of which add up to an amazing feat for a humble kitchen cupboard product. But above all it's a fun read about the zany world occupied by Marmite. The lovers of the spread will love the book. But they will also hate it - because of all the ammunition the 'loathers' will find within its pages to hurl at them. Even those who have no interest in Marmite and know nothing about it will find something to grab them - and be converted. either one way or the other.

Maggie Hall indulges her fascination in far-flung countries and adventures as frequently as she can. She's met young tigers in Thailand, learnt how to make homemade pasta in Italy, and traveled thousands of kilometers by rail across India's rich countryside. She worked as a bookstore events coordinator and marketing manager in the past, and when she's not traveling, she resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband and cats, where she watches USC football, dabbles in graphic design, and blogs about young adult literature at YA Misfits. This is an excerpt from the Hardcover edition.

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ISBN 13	9780956368607
ISBN 10	0956368603
Title	The Mish-mash Dictionary of Marmite
Author	Maggie Hall
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Revel Barker
Year published	2009-10-16
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.