About Mary Norwak
Lived 1929 – 2010 (aged 80–81). Mary Norwak was a British writer.
Mary Norwak (née Stock) (20 January 1929 – 5 October 2010) was a Norfolk-based British food writer who specialized in regional British food. She was educated at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls. She published more than 100 cookbooks. Her best-known work, English Puddings: Sweet and Savoury, published in 1981, remains a standard reference on the subject.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mary Norwak?
British food writer
When was Mary Norwak born?
Mary Norwak was born in 1929.
When did Mary Norwak die?
Mary Norwak died in 2010.
What was Mary Norwak's occupation?
Mary Norwak was a writer.
What nationality was Mary Norwak?
Mary Norwak was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Norwak. https://biography.guide/mary-norwak/
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