Five Odd Bites books. One journey through the world’s most surprising foods. Odd Bites: The Complete Collection brings together five previously published volumes by Mike Bukayo—Asia, Africa, Europe, The Americas and Oceania—in a single collection, including their bonus entries. Would you try a fertilised duck egg? Fermented herring? Caterpillars or ant larvae? Beyond the first reaction lies a story: of history, available ingredients, ingenuity and the traditions that turn an unexpected dish into a familiar favourite. Explore 196 food entries across five regions, discovering their origins, who eats them and why, how they are sourced and prepared, and where a curious traveller might encounter them. Inside the collection: Odd Bites: Asia Odd Bites: Africa Odd Bites: Europe Odd Bites: The Americas Odd Bites: Oceania Each entry includes the series’ distinctive star ratings for looks, smell, texture, danger and taboo factor, alongside an Adventure Level. Recipes, buying suggestions and on-location experiences appear where appropriate; not every entry contains a recipe. An alphabetical Food Finder helps you revisit a dish or follow your curiosity somewhere new. A gift idea for food lovers, global travellers and anyone who enjoys discovering the story behind a meal. Strange foods. Real stories. Take a bite. This collection contains material previously published in the five individual Odd Bites books. It preserves their food entries and ratings, with collection contents, regional dividers and a Food Finder. Some foods discussed require specialist preparation or should only be experienced in an appropriate professional setting; the book is for information and cultural exploration.
