Review of The God of Cookery (1996) by Lawrence P — 15 Jun 2007

So much to love. Funny as hell and touching.

This review of The God of Cookery (1996) was written by Lawrence P on 15 Jun 2007.

The God of Cookery has generally received very positive reviews.

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