O Taste And See!

This is absolutely delightful and I'm going to come back and read more each time I need cheering up.

Anyone who includes copious alcohol and a laid-back attitude in the cooking/eating process has, in my humble opinion, moved way beyond the realms of mere clergy - Anglican or otherwise - and entered Sainthood.

Thank you Carlie! Been ill for rather a time, and not had much energy, so this was a little injection of cheer to get me started again! Richard

Oh, this made me laugh. It's exactly the sort of book I like reading at lunch, or on a subway. Best of luck, Mr. Haggis

Hi Richard

Since you haven’t been to Authonomy for a while, I’m sending this through your book comment.

I’d like to thank you for backing BRAINRUSH (a Thriller) last year. Because of you it hit the Authonomy Number-1 slot in record time, attracted an agent, and landed a film option. Now that’s a brain-rush! The book just came out and the sequel will be released in December. None of this would have been possible without your help. So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Richard Bard, BRAINRUSH

PS. If you want a good laugh, check out the book-trailer video I put on the website as a placeholder for the upcoming professional version. It features children and it’s guaranteed to make you smile! You can see the video on the www.richardbard.com website or on YouTube at goo.gl/b3J9X. Thanks!

Been working on something else! Lovely to read your kind comments, though.

Ceeds turned me on to this, and it is an excellent recommendation. I have only dipped in and out of it, but you have an arch turn of phrase that is immediately appealing. I see from your profile that you haven't been on Authonomy for an age, but I hope that you will return. I am willing to lay a bet that you would be a wonderful dinner-party guest. Ben

Dear Rev. Haggis, this is a wonderful book: I simply adore it. Is the Aga really named after the Khan family? I doubt it, somehow, as you are such an imp that I am sure that you are teasing. The grafitto about Nietzsche is priceless. I am putting this book on my shelf immediately. It is a treasure. All the best, Ceeds
'JOE'S NAN'

You have a devlish humour, excellent writing skill and the wisdom to temper everything with both. I enjoyed your offering and thought that the application of a mature mind, fiendish wit and sensible attitude to life, beliefs and attitudes (I ran out of a word for attitude) was refreshing and respectfully tongue pulling.

Also, I would add that under children (don't worry, I would not use the old "love them but could not eat a whole one") you should add that they are tastier if you give them regular exercise and a little red wine in their diet on occasion.

BACKED

i LOVE THIS BOOK - i'm backing it now and it will stay on my shelf until it gets to the editors desk - maybe you could have a look at my books - good luck !

hilarious. I back this book!

I can't wait to read this!

Backed.

Gabriel(It Goes On Forever.)

Eccentricity at its best. Backed.
Good luck and cheers,
M
- Weekend Chimney Sweep
- Sarajevo Walls of Fate

It's a sensible way to write a book, putting the topics in alphabetical order. It's well-written, too, with the people coming across clearly. I like your humorous definitions. I almost believed the one about where the Aga got its name. (It's not true, by the way, is it?)
Under 'Deacon' what do you mean by St Paul looking after the coats? Do you mean he was present at Stephen's matrydom?
Gorgeous. Backed. Lynn

You are quite right about the anchovies. Backed.

It's so off the wall that it's almost believable...great stuff indeed...looking forward to the rest...good luck
Stewart

I love this sort of book, its ideal for dipping into when you've time to enjoy it and have a glass of something nice to drink. Its fun to nod sagely at the parts your agree with and shake your head in disbelief at the bits you don't.
I was with you all the way on barbecues, the ultimate disappointment for those of us who like good food. I usually want to pin my host in a corner and scream "marinade" at them until it gets into their heads.
Caviar is one of the most exquiste things you can ever put in your mouth. I have only eaten the real thing a couple of times in my life, but if they were going to hang me tomorrow I'd want a small pot as my final meal.
Goose...drool.
Jersusalem artichokes...make a creamy soup using chicken stock and thickened and gentled by adding potato. Its absolutely delicious, but it will make you fart. Blame the dog.
Good luck with this.
Bev

Richard (your name can't possibly really be Haggis?!!) O taste and See is gorgeous, so funny and well written. Backed with enthusiasm. Balepy (Freckles the Fawn)

I jolly well am! Imagine what it was like at school! Fortunately kids these days don't know anything, so the stigma is ending.

Thank you so much for your comments. A real encouragement in a bit of a dry-well time.

Richard

Richard (your name can't possibly really be Haggis?!!) O taste and See is gorgeous, so funny and well written. Backed with enthusiasm. Balepy (Freckles the Fawn)

This is a great giggle and would do well if published at Christmas, for shoving into peoples' stockings. You had me at the notion that John Prescott would need pressure-cooking!.
Thanks for the read - well worth backing!

Thanks for all kind words so far - I've taken it a little further since.

Contains the line Archdeacons, bitter avoid. Therefore backed :-) Alan, "The Right Yoke"

I loved this, especially the item about archdeacons - hope she's not looking!
Quite a few 'funny little things' but otherwise, witty and entertaining. I buy cookery books but never actually use them!
Jim Darcy
The Firelord's Crown

Your book is fabulous - so much fun, it made me smile & is really original. Wishing you every success - Paula - HOW MEAN IS MY VALLEY?

Witty stuff. liked it
backed

the lord of the dawn

Hello Richard,
I was about to write something like the comment below, and I also enjoyed the cucumber, though not literally, fortunately. It's all been said before, I guess, so I'll just write
'Backed', Well Done and Thanks.
Barry
Litle Krisna and the Bihar Boys

Absolutely, wonderfully, irreverently, sarcastically, humorously, honestly, scrumptiously, bullshit-free cooking.

Love it to bits!!

Please finish this. It's a winner!!

Backed of course.
Alice
Interfering Busybody

Very cute and humorous. I enjoyed reading of the strangeness of cucumbers in the convent garden. Presumably you will accompany this list with stories? BACKED -Elizabeth Wolfe (Memories of Glory)

O TASTE & SEE
This book is a fun read. I’m not much of a cook but I agree strongly with your definition of artichokes and your philosophy on using butter. I’m waiting for you to get to the “fs” so you can post the recipe for “farting soup”. In the meantime, I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Welcome aboard, Rich. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch actually works since this non-fiction. The long pitch needs to be written. We need more exposition, more detail about what you are teaching us. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book on the website, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Brilliant! My boyfriend is a professional chef who also rants about TV cooks (although he was happy to pose with Mr Blumenthal when Heston come to eat at his restaurant). I'm going to show this to my partner, he'll love it!

Karen
The Kid: A True Story of Cocaine, Corruption, Deceit and Betrayal

Backed with pleasure!

Liz
The Cheech Room

Fabulous humour thanks for brightening what was turning out to be a dreary day.

Best of luck with your novel read!!

Happily shelved
Melxxx
Impeding Justice

Loved it! Great opening hook - well done. You write with good humor, which is a talent given to very few. I wish you well on this site -- a very entertaining book, a page turner!
Jennifer

Dear Richard, I love your sense of humor & can hardly wait for "strawberries." Oh, 'taste' & see that the Lord is good." God bless you - & take care of your every need super abundantly more than you ever dreamt or imagined according to His power working in you." Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your pitch, which was very well done. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book. :) "When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved"...authonomy quote. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
additional authonomy quote: "Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs." :)

Wonderfully done, good luck with it. E.Loraine Royal Blood Chronicles book one

I very much like both vitriol and protest - thanks