Nanny Ogg's Cookbook: a beautifully illustrated collection of recipes and reflections on life from one of the most famous witches from Terry Pratchett's bestselling Discworld series

Published by Corgi, 2001, softcover, illustrated, index, 176 pages, condition: new.

They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they generally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage. Anyway, we do not live in a perfect world and it is foresighted and useful for a young woman to become proficient in those arts which will keep a weak-willed man from straying. Learning to cook is also useful.

Nanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, here passes on some of her huge collection of tasty and interesting recipes. In addition to such dishes as Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs. Ogg imparts her thoughts on such matters as life, death, and courtship, all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well, not much. Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive.

There are actual recipes in this book, and still this is a cookbook I could actually read in the usual sense of the word.
Perhaps don't so so in public, though, because you might be forced to the same reaction as one of the editors' wife, i.e. audible giggles and/or laughter.