A Gothic Cookbook: Hauntingly Delicious Recipes Inspired by 13 Classic Tales

A literary-inspired cookbook that reveals the hidden meaning behind food in your favourite Gothic tales, from Jane Eyre to Beloved , The Picture of Dorian Gray to The Haunting of Hill House . Dracula lulls his victim into a false sense of security with a spicy, smoky, peppery stew, served here with black tagliatelle for full Gothic effect. Frankenstein’s ‘monster’ starts out as a vegetarian who feasts on acorns, which happen to make crumbly, delicately sweetened bread. A sumptuous honeymoon dinner of pheasant with hazelnuts and chocolate signals consumption and indulgence in The Bloody Chamber , while the dripping crumpets and melt-in-the-mouth angel cake from Rebecca are pawns in a battle for control. With knife-sharp analysis followed by divinely delicious and approachable recipes, A Gothic Cookbook is the perfect culinary companion for those of you who enjoy a slice of the macabre with your meal. Featuring hand drawn, [...]original illustrations by Lee Henry and a foreword by Leone Ross.