num_pages: 208
description: artha Barnette casts hundreds of words into etymological history and reels in the whimsical tales of how foods have been named. Every food has a story to tell, whether it's graham crackers or the common leaf of lettuce, whose name contains its surprising origin. 10 illustrations.
language: English
title: Ladyfingers & Nun's Tummies: A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names
titlecomplete: Ladyfingers & Nun's Tummies: A Lighthearted Look at How Foods Got Their Names
genres: Foodie, Language, History, Reference, Nonfiction, Food
ratings_count: 55
publisher: Crown