Book Lover's Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Celebrated Works of Literature, and the Passages That feature Them

410 Pages·2003·3.11 MB·English

by  Shaunda Kennedy Wenger

Praise for The Book Lover's Cookbook
“Trying to inspire your children to read more? Plan a few meals around
passages from
your or their favorite books with help from The Book Lover's Cookbook.”
—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Two Utah bookaphiles concoct a savory cookbook … This is a most
appealing volume
for those legions of book group members who may well enliven some
future gatherings
with the peach pie inspired by Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“A culinary delight.”
—The Arlington Advocate
“This literary feast links nearly two hundred recipes with the books in
which the
dishes appeared. Treat yourself to a bran muffin from Oscar Wilde, peach
pie from Toni
Morrison or ‘Anne's Anodyne Liniment Cake’ from Anne of Green Gables.
Book-group
hosts can rely on this volume as they anguish over what to serve.”
—Chicago Tribune
“I have about three bookshelves filled with cookbooks at home, but I can't
say I've actually
‘read’ any one of them—until now…. The anecdotes in between are
delicious.”
—Green Bay Press Gazette
“A fun read for any bibliophile-cum-foodie.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A couple of Utah-based writers have the perfect gift for all of us:
The Book Lover's Cookbook … is a lovingly crafted collection of excerpted
passages from
works of fiction and nonfiction matched with recipes for the particular
foods they
mention…. This delightful book is bound to encourage both experiments
in the kitchen
and forays into new works of literature.”
—Contra Costa Times
“Sprinkled throughout are marvelous anecdotes about writers and writing
—perfect
appetizers that add lots of flavor to this mouth-watering main course.”
—bookreporter.com
“Will spur vivid memories for those who have been avid readers since
childhood … You will finish devouring The Book Lover's Cookbook wanting
more for your plate.”
—Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
“With roots in literature and cooking, The Book Lover's Cookbook has
attracted a variety of readers, including many book groups who like to
read and make the recipes for their meetings.”
—The Salt Lake Tribune
“Books and food together—what's not to like?”
—The Herald Journal (Logan, Utah)

For my three little dumplings: Joanna, Nathan, and Eric—SKW
For my family: Miles, Kevin, Emily, BJ, Marica, and Jeff—JKJ
When I get a little money I buy books;
and if any is left I buy food and clothes.
—Desiderius Erasmus
Acknowledgments
Introduction
BREAKFASTS
E. B. White, Charlotte's Web
Robert Fulghum, Uh-Oh
STACK OF PANCAKES
ALTERNATIVE CREPES
Helen Bannerman, The Story of Little Black Sambo
Shel Silverstein, “Pancake?” from Where the Sidewalk Ends
Quote by Kathleen Norris
BEHOLD! ICHABOD'S SLAPJACKS
Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Quote by Kathleen Duey
WAFFLES
Carrie Fisher, Postcards from the Edge
Quote by E. M. Forster
SAMANTHA'S FRENCH TOAST
Elizabeth Berg, Open House
Quote by Elizabeth Berg
SPECIALTY OMELET
Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1757
Abigail Thomas, “Edith's Wardrobe (Negligee)” from Herb's Pajamas
Quote by Peter S. Beagle
A REAL MAN'S QUICHE
Bruce Feirstein, Real Men Don't Eat Quiche
Quote by Saul Bellow
PRICELESS ZUCCHINI BREAD
“MORE, PLEASE!” CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD
Andrew Rooney, “The $371.49 Zucchini” from Word for Word
Quote by Jonathan Swift
PIPPI'S ORANGE-CRANBERRY MUFFIN CAKES
Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking 14
Quote by Judy Blume
FIRST-PICKING BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Robert Frost, “Blueberries”
Quote by John F. Kennedy
CONSOLATION BRAN MUFFINS
ORANGE–POPPY SEED TEA CAKES
Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest
Quote by Henry David Thoreau, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack
Rivers
MRS. DALBY'S BUTTERMILK SCONES
James Herriot, All Things Bright and Beautiful
Quote by Paul Valéry
MAMMY'S YAMS
FILL 'ER UP BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES
Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
Quote by Robert Allen Papinchak
HOMER'S APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS
Robert McCloskey, Homer Price
Quote by Neil Postman
MAIN AND SIDE DISHES
Leif Enger, Peace Like a River
Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind
GOOD TIMES ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM AND
BLACK OLIVE STUFFING