Translated from the Swedish by Michael Knight. Presents not only all the known facts about the Nobel banquet menus but also many unknown details, both about the Nobel Banquets themselves and about the traditional banquets held at the Royal Court by the King and Queen of Sweden on December 11 in honour of the laureates. The main focus is on the food and drink that have been served annually for more than a century. The gastronomic man is at the centre. The composition and contents of each banquet are listed and analysed. Today, the guiding principle is that the menus should have a touch of Scandinavia. The reader is given interesting insights into the work in the kitchens, the decanting of the wines and the special challenges that the waiters and waitresses face. The Nobel Banquets contains many photographs. It is a goldmine for gourmets and for anyone interested in knowing more about all the effort that goes into these fabulous festivities. Contents: The Nobel Prizes: Background Gastronomic Man A Gastronomic Mix The Nobel Banquets The Nobel Menus, 1901-2007 Good Food - Good Conversation Appendices.