A Gothic Cookbook: Hauntingly Delicious Recipes Inspired by 13 Classic Tales - Ella Buchan & Dr Alessandra Pino

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 victims into a false sense of security with a spicy, smoky, peppery stew, served here with a black tagliatelle for full Gothic effect. Frankenstein's 'monster' starts out as a vegetarian who feasts on acorns, which happens 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, approachable recipes and hand-dawn illustrations, A Gothic Cookbook is the perfect culinary companion for those of you who enjoy a slice of the macabre with your meal. 

Reviews: 

'One of the most inspiring books I have read in years' - Ivan Day, food scholar and broadcaster

'Will leave you wanting more' - Jewelle Gomez, author of The Gilda Stories

'Wickedly delicious' - Annie Gray, author of The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook

'Beautifully written, artfully illustrated and filled with wonderful recipes' - Tom Parker-Bowles

Publisher: Unbound

ISBN: 9781800183223

Pages: 224

Weight: 884g

Dimensions: 174 x 24 x 252 mm