BOOK REVIEW: The Great British Tuck Shop by Steve Berry and
Phil Norman
When I was a wee little kid in primary school and even when
I was a lanky teen in secondary school, nothing could instantly put a smile on
my face other than purchasing or receiving sweets, chocolates and all sorts of
junk food from close family and friends.
There is just this all-consuming
satisfaction when a chunk of chocolate slowly melts on your tongue or the sound
of crisps breaking on contact with your teeth. Being exposed to worldwide
travels since young, I have tried varieties of junk food, some of which are
still unavailable in Malaysia.
For those who relate to my sweet tooth or just for the love
of junk food, this book is for you. The Great British Tuck Shop is a colourful,
witty, and irreverent encyclopaedia of the sweets, crisps, chocolate, ice
lollies and fizzy pop from your youth. From Mojos to Rainbow Drops, Space
Raiders to Trios, Corona to Kia-Ora and everything in between.
Fully illustrated with hundreds of wrappers, original ads
and photographs this book will lead you down memory lane until you reach the
corner shop, load up on junk food and rot your teeth on the contents.
The authors have been given access to the archives,
factories and warehouses of some of the leading sweet and snack manufacturers
in the world and have delivered a book that is packed full of fascinating
historical research and lots and lots of sweets!
If you are just lounging on the couch conjuring up images of
a possible sweet and snack hunt, this book would be a good place to start with
its comprehensive sweet and snack lists. Oh bother, I have just passed by
Candylicious in One Utama Shopping Mall as I am writing this review. See you
all in the next review. I just need to get my hands on some Mixed Fruit
Twizzlers.
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