Talking Turkey
A Food Lover's Guide to the Origins of Culinary Words and Phrases
Published on 27. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-62636-550-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the origins of words and phrases that either have come from or moved into the world of food-Bring home the bacon, Couch Potato, In a Pickle, and so much more. This is a boon for word lovers, writers, and foodies.
Food is a favorite topic of conversation around the world-how to create it, how to season it, how to compliment it with other foods, how to serve it...the list goes on. Yet little attention is paid to where the names of food actually come from or why so many phrases we use daily involve food, whether or not they actually relate to the kitchen. Think about...
Adam's Apple
Alcohol
All the Tea in China
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Artichoke
Asparagus
And much more!
These are just a few of the words and phrases listed under "A." Bring some history and etymology to the table with this delightful, informative, fascinating book of words and phrases.
Food is a favorite topic of conversation around the world-how to create it, how to season it, how to compliment it with other foods, how to serve it...the list goes on. Yet little attention is paid to where the names of food actually come from or why so many phrases we use daily involve food, whether or not they actually relate to the kitchen. Think about...
Adam's Apple
Alcohol
All the Tea in China
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Artichoke
Asparagus
And much more!
These are just a few of the words and phrases listed under "A." Bring some history and etymology to the table with this delightful, informative, fascinating book of words and phrases.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
40 color photos
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62636-550-6 (9781626365506)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
02/2014
1st Edition
Skyhorse Publishing
€8.89
Available for download
Person
Robert Hendrickson is the author of more than twenty-five books including American Literary Anecdotes and God Bless America: The Origins of Over 1,500 Patriotic Words and Phrases. He has a deep-rooted love for the English language. He lives in Peconic, New York.