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The Axis of Evil Cookbook
When they’re not actively attempting to develop weapons of mass destruction, ‘Axis of Evil’ countries such as Iraq, Iran and North Korea are busy enjoying their region’s finest dishes. And their ‘Axis of Somewhat Evil’ cohorts, Cuba, Syria and Libya, are at it too.
With over fifty recipes, from soups and salads to meat dishes and desserts, this unique cookbook includes snapshots of each country as well as profiles of famous leaders. Regional recipes, such as hummus, sheep testicles and Korean dumplings, appear alongside illuminating insights into dictators’ favourite dishes – everything from hamburger and (freedom) fries to Tongue of the Judge.
Full of cultural anecdotes, political insights and and delectable recipes such as dog stew (with a vegetarian quorn substitute), The Axis of Evil Cookbook is an intriguing and forbidden treat.
Gill Partington lives in a labyrinthine subterranean base and practises strict vegetarianism.
With over fifty recipes, from soups and salads to meat dishes and desserts, this unique cookbook includes snapshots of each country as well as profiles of famous leaders. Regional recipes, such as hummus, sheep testicles and Korean dumplings, appear alongside illuminating insights into dictators’ favourite dishes – everything from hamburger and (freedom) fries to Tongue of the Judge.
Full of cultural anecdotes, political insights and and delectable recipes such as dog stew (with a vegetarian quorn substitute), The Axis of Evil Cookbook is an intriguing and forbidden treat.
Gill Partington lives in a labyrinthine subterranean base and practises strict vegetarianism.
- GenresNonfiction
240 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2007
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April 30, 2019
Funny but recipes aren’t stellar.
December 22, 2011
"Ever wondered what an Axis of Evil leader eats after a day spent threatening neighboring countries with weapons of mass destruction? This unique cookbook tells you how to prepare these dishes in the safety of your own home."
A funny, informative, and well-written book. Also with a number of try-able recipes (not including the dog stew!)
The Axis of Evil Cookbook details the reasons these countries were designated as such by George Dubyah Bush. Along with Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, Partington also includes some of the Axis of Almost Evil countries: Libya, Syria and Cuba.
This book is especially topical this year with the resignation of Castro and the deaths of Kim Jong-Il, and Muammar Gaddafi (who apparently had 32 variations on the spelling of his name). Also of note is that - if not for the death of his brother in a car accident - the President of Syria would probably have had a successful career as an ophthalmologist. Scary!
A funny, informative, and well-written book. Also with a number of try-able recipes (not including the dog stew!)
The Axis of Evil Cookbook details the reasons these countries were designated as such by George Dubyah Bush. Along with Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, Partington also includes some of the Axis of Almost Evil countries: Libya, Syria and Cuba.
This book is especially topical this year with the resignation of Castro and the deaths of Kim Jong-Il, and Muammar Gaddafi (who apparently had 32 variations on the spelling of his name). Also of note is that - if not for the death of his brother in a car accident - the President of Syria would probably have had a successful career as an ophthalmologist. Scary!
July 7, 2009
International politics + cooking and food writing = Happy Emily
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