Margaret Atwood used this cook book:

The Joy Of Cooking. If you buy from this link, I may earn a small commission.

Why did Peggy want to cook a cow’s tongue?

She was on a tight budget and desired to save money on food. The cow’s tongue was large in size and could be cut into slices to make sandwiches.

What happened to the cooked cow’s tongue?

Peggy left it in the pot to cool. She went out with her friend Jim Polk. After she returned, she saw that the cow’s tongue had bacterial infection, which caused it to swell. It was unsafe to eat.

What major decision did Peggy take after seeing the swollen cow’s tongue?

She decided that she could not take risks by buying cheap food like cow’s tongue because of the risk of disease. In the first place, she was short of money, which led her to use drastic measures like buying a cow’s tongue. The problem with money was the costly expense of room rent. She decided to look for a cheaper room to rent elsewhere.

For more adventures in Margaret “Peggy” Atwood’s life, get a copy of her Book Of Lives: A Memoir Of Sorts. There are many photos of Atwood, her parents, siblings, friends, and acquaintances.

Book Of Lives: A Memoir Of Sorts by Margaret Atwood. If you buy something from this link, I may earn a small commission.