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Chewing the Fat: Tasting notes from a greedy life

Chewing the Fat: Tasting notes from a greedy life

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Jay Rayner's food writing is praised for its sophistication, humor, and boldness, offering a delightful collection of his hilarious columns from decades at the forefront of eating.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing



Jay Rayner's Food Writing: Rambunctious Excellence


Rayner's writing is characterized by its upfront, full-fat, and always deliciously written nature. Nigella Lawson praises his sophisticated palate and fiery, comic tongue, describing his food writing as brilliant. Stanley Tucci marvels at the admiration for gravy stains on shirts at dinner tables, questioning whether bacon truly enhances everything, and suggesting that gin may be the devil's work.


In this collection of his hilarious columns, Rayner answers these vital questions and many more. These dispatches are seasoned with equal measures of enthusiasm and bile, reflecting decades of experience at the forefront of eating. Philippa Perry describes the book as wonderfully funny, foodie, and perfectly short, while Tom Kerridge praises it for its delightful combination of humor and culinary insights.

Weight: 114g
Dimension: 307 x 180 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783352395
Edition number: Main

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