Food in literature

Aside from the pure joy and happiness that comes from reading, I get a lot out of books — an increased vocabulary, reduced stress levels, endless amounts of knowledge, you name it — but one thing I didn't realize books were so good for is food…

A good novel can transport us to other worlds – ones where there are fantastic characters, vivid landscapes and often some…

RECIPE Seed Cake. '"A little beer would suit me better, if it is all the same to you, my good sir,” said Balin with the white beard. “But I don’t mind some cake – seed-cake, if you have any.” "Lots!” Bilbo found himself answering, to his surprise; and he found himself scuttling off ... to a pantry to fetch two beautiful round seed-cakes which he had baked that afternoon for his after-supper morsel.'

Looking to sample a taste of Friar Hugo’s special quince pie from Redwall? This is the recipe you'll need, adapted from an old Renaissance recipe.

10 delicious books for people who love to read about food! If you're a foodie you'll love these ideas!

A recipe for "Drink Me" potion inspired marshmallows from the Disney movie, Alice in Wonderland.

Next time you have some free time, try out one of these book recipes to get a little closer to being your favorite character.

Literary cookbooks do more than just fill your belly. They fill your brain! Here's a sampling of cookbooks that will make you go "oh, I read that!"

Kate Young makes food inspired by literature – bless her bookworm-ish heart.

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I will probably get a lot of flak for this recipe. ‘What?! You’ve taken us through this entire exercise and now you’re giving us a recipe that is not authentic?’ I know, I know, but I call it Gateway for a reason. As a nice entry-level weekday cassoulet, this is not bad. Try it, tweak it, double it for your friends, and then, when you are ready, go tackle the real thing!

Want to make some recipes inspired by famous books? Enjoy a literary feast with 9 iconic foods from classic novels and children's books.

Fifteen delicious novels and memoirs with food at their heart.

Make this classic marmalade recipe that Paddington would love to use in his sandwiches!

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-The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington Irving

Serve up an easy version of Queen's Strudel recipe from Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Turn Winnie the Pooh's favourite treat into a baked sweet- honey cakes in the shape of beehives!

Older cookbooks suggest that short cakes were a scone-like cake, limited in sweetness, that allowed for a slathering of cream, as was served at the Van Tassel

At the Van Tassel's feast, meats such as slices of ham, smoked beef, broiled shad and roasted chickens are woven among the pies, cakes, cookies and other