Crap Kitchen: Boiled gannet, calf-brain custard and other 'acquired tastes'

The worst cookbook ever, packed with truly bizarre and utterly disgusting recipes from all over the world

Ever since humankind produced its first foodie, the culinary world has dished up some staggering confections which could best be described as 'acquired tastes': dishes such as Virgin Boy Eggs (eggs soaked in the urine of prepubescent boys); live octopus, which clutches at the diner's tongue and throat as it is swallowed; and Beard Beer, made from the yeast found in facial hair.

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