THE NOBLE SPUD. Wells, Judy and Rick Johnson. Markham (Ont.), Penguin, c1985. 160pp, paper, spiral bound, $12.95, ISBN 0-14-046687-8. CIP Adult Reviewed by Bessie Condos Egan Volume 14 Number 2 1986 March The Noble Spud, a practical spiral-bound cookbook designed to reflect the potato's widespread acceptance, is a collection of 130 kitchen-tested recipes that reflect the versatile nature of the spud. Recipes, which include metric equivalents, are simple and straightforward and require a minimal amount of preparation time. They are arranged into four categories: soups and salads; main dishes; side dishes; snacks and others. In addition to standard foods, there are some international favourites, along with recipes for candies and desserts. There is also an introductory chapter that includes historical and nutritional information and an index. The authors, who are Toronto writers with an interest in and curiosity about food history and customs, have produced an attractive cookbook with colour photographs that will satisfy the hunger of voracious cookbook readers. Bessie Condos Egan, Winnipeg P.L., Winnipeg, Man.