When Paul Arnott was a small boy his mother gave him sugar and melted butter for a sore throat and all hot meals were followed by sponge and custard. His first love was the magnificent green tin of Tate & Lyle's faux honey from Warrington: Golden Syrup. A passionate affair with sweet stuff had begun. Paul's love of sugar has taken him far and wide. From a cake factory in Bangalore where, on the basis of his round face he was offered a role in a Bollywood film, to Pennyslvania to investigate the town of Hershey, built by the ...
Read More
When Paul Arnott was a small boy his mother gave him sugar and melted butter for a sore throat and all hot meals were followed by sponge and custard. His first love was the magnificent green tin of Tate & Lyle's faux honey from Warrington: Golden Syrup. A passionate affair with sweet stuff had begun. Paul's love of sugar has taken him far and wide. From a cake factory in Bangalore where, on the basis of his round face he was offered a role in a Bollywood film, to Pennyslvania to investigate the town of Hershey, built by the chocolate magnate for his workers. He pays homage to the work of the Papa Bubble at the Caramel Artisans factory shop in Barcelona and the master baker of the Greek island of Spetses. Into the mix he adds something of the history, economy and industry of sugar. As Paul's love of sweet stuff grew, so did his waist. He contends that, contrary to what many would have us believe, eating cake isn't a sin. It's an indulgence. And the experiences that caused every extra pound should be revered and celebrated. LET ME EAT CAKE is a memoir of love for sweet sensations, Larousse Gastronomique written by Billy Bunter. Funny, charming and full of surprising stories it will leave you feeling deliciously full.
Read Less
Add this copy of Let Me Eat Cake to cart. $1.16, good condition, Sold by Stephen White Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bradford, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Sceptre.
Add this copy of Let Me Eat Cake to cart. $3.54, very good condition, Sold by Pumpkin Wholesale Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Abingdon, Oxon, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Hodder & Stoughton.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. From the moment the six-year-old Paul Arnott sampled the contents of Tate & Lyle's magnificent green and gold tin of Golden Syrup, it was love. As he looks back over his life as a constant enthusiast, an occasional connoisseur and a relentless collector of sweet sensations, he remembers the Great Royal Icing Disaster of '72, High Tea at Buckingham Palace, Seb Coe and Treacle Tart, and discusses the legal implications of cake-naming in Vienna. Inevitably, such dedication to sweet stuff has taken its toll-which is how Paul found himself dressed as Father Christmas, no padding required. But this is not a man who believes that eating cake is a sin. It's an indulgence. And the experiences that cause every extra pound should be revered and celebrated.
Add this copy of Let Me Eat Cake to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Sceptre.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Bridlington,
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE,
UNITED KINGDOM
$6.61
Add this copy of Let Me Eat Cake to cart. $6.61, very good condition, Sold by P.N. Emery rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bridlington, EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Sceptre.
Add this copy of Let Me Eat Cake to cart. $46.44, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Sceptre.
