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  • Published: 19 March 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593425329
  • Imprint: Random House Graphic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $36.99

Tasty

A History of Yummy Experiments (A Graphic Novel)





How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes.

How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes.

Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! 

Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.

  • Published: 19 March 2024
  • ISBN: 9780593425329
  • Imprint: Random House Graphic
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 240
  • RRP: $36.99

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Praise for Tasty

Praise for Yummy: A History of Desserts:
“Great British ­Baking Show fans, as well as those who love to eat, bake, and share desserts, will devour this sweet treat of a nonfiction graphic novel.” –School Library Journal

“Scrumptiously entertaining and informative.” –Kirkus

“The perfect graphic novel at the end of a meal.”—The Mary Sue

“Droolworthy…the material is mouthwatering enough to intrigue most adults.”—LAist

“This debut work by cartoonist Victoria Grace Elliott offers a colorful and comprehensive history of ice cream, cake, brownies, donuts and more in a kid-oriented graphic novel that takes readers on a super-sweet journey through time and space.”—Forbes

“Elliot’s debut shares delightfully delectable goodies in an easily digestible format that stays light and comical. Whimsical illustrations, reminiscent of colorful vintage sweet shops, complement the subject matter.”—Publishers Weekly

“Fascinating.” —Newsarama

“Elliott presents readers with delectable morsels of knowledge: The immersive, interactive feel and the vibrant and creatively detailed illustrations that evoke an old-fashioned candy shop will sustain readers’ attention. Scrumptiously entertaining and informative.” — Kirkus Review

“An absolute delight… Adorably presented, smartly written, and crafted just right to be enjoyed by adults and children alike.”—BUT WHY THO?

“An extraordinary deep dive into human history through our most delicious inventions… Victoria Grace Elliott invites young and old readers to explore those delicious confections we take for granted.”—COMIC BOOK COUPLES COUNSELING

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