Ben Newman is the viral TikTok sensation known to most people as Spud Man, and people come from far and wide just to get a taste of his jacket spuds. Ben lives and works in Tamworth, a town that's now synonymous with the unlikely influencer, with his wife, Sarah, who he's fondly nicknamed SpudWife, and their nine kids.
<p>The debut cookbook from the prince of baked potatoes</p><p>Big portions</p><p>Tasty toppings</p><p>Can't lose</p><p>'Hot and fast, that's the secret.'</p><p>With an army of social media followers and a lavish pink Mohican, Spud Man aka Ben Newman has turned the baked potato into an artform – and he’s only too happy to teach those of us who can’t make the potato pilgrimage to his van the secret of a good spud. We're talking next-level baked potato mastery here.</p><p>Featuring 40 recipes for delicious baked potato combos and various spin-off dishes, this book is more than just recipes – it's a lifestyle. It's about embracing the humble spud and unleashing its full flavour potential. Whether you're a seasoned SpudFan or a curious newbie, this book will have you baking up a storm.</p><p>Recipes include: Lebanese chicken shawarma, the currywurst jacket, chorizo shakshuka, pizza loaded potato skins, poutine-style cheesy spuds and many more…</p><p>Also featuring:</p><p>Spud history</p><p>Spud trivia (did you know potatoes can grow in space?)</p><p>Spudtastic jokes (so cheesy, they're gouda!)</p><p>A SpudFan Q&A section with Spud Man's answers</p><p>A 'Spud Army' recipe submission page for fans to share their creations</p>