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Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies: A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names
Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names
Author: Martha Barnette
What naughty joke is tucked inside every loaf of pumpernickel? Why do we call it a Tootsie Roll? How did a drunken brawl lead to the name lobster Newburg? What squiggly creature inspired the name of the pasta called vermicelli? Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies reveals the surprising stories behind the name...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780595345038
ISBN-10: 0595345034
Publication Date: 3/10/2005
Pages: 226
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Publisher: ASJA Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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