The Isle of Wight is nationally acclaimed as a producer of quality food and drink - known as Nammet to locals. Varied produce with an island provenance now finds its way to restaurants,food markets, delicatessens and shops all over the UK, all with a passion for quality and taste. Nammet is a celebration of the very best food and drink that originate from the beautiful, warm and sunblessed shores and waters of the Isle of Wight. The book also profiles the skilled and dedicated local producers that bring the Island's delights to us. A team of talented Isle of Wight-based food writers as well as acclaimed photographers including Julian Winslow present producers with Island cheeses, honey, gin, meat, fish, veg, bakery. They also vividly reveal the fascinating background to the dedicated and often eccentric Islanders behind the delectable produce.The book is produced for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. This vital Isle of Wight charity raises funds through events such as Walk the Wight which every year attracts over 10,000 participants. The book is a perfect keepsake for Islanders, visitors and armchair travelers with taste. From the Island already famed for its scenery, Queen Victoria, Lord Tennyson, music festivals, dinosaurs, hovercraft, sailing and its very own curious dialect, here is a feast of brocks including dewbit, jipper and harlens. Put on yer yepper and get ready to get the finest island Nammet. Enjoy.