Toad-in-the-hole? Bouncing Babies? Dutchman's Breeches? These are things to eat?!?! Thelma Minard thinks so as she takes the reader through a bit of history, geography, and human interest stories, telling of foods that are not described by their names. You will wonder about people remembered by foods named for them: Johnnie Pesuky, Sally Lunn, and Eric Jannsen. She tempts with sweets and savories that sound like items found in a clothing museum: turbans, shawls, breeches, buckles. You'll meet all manner of people - lumberjacks, captains, and hermits, as well as animals - porcupines, rabbits, monkeys, and, of course, pigs. This unique collection of recipes provides enjoyable reading while offering practical answers to the constant question of "what's to eat?" While the table of contents will pique one's interest, an extensive index will make it easy to find specific dishes. The original illustrations add clarity in some cases and whimsy in others. ...

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