I think it is clear that I love books. I also love themes. And, when the weather turns cold I really enjoying cooking again. So, when I picked up The Wizard’s Cookbook by Aurelia Beaupommier, it might as well have said, “Property of Molly Mack,” on the inside.
This FrighteninlyGoodRead has magically recipes inspired by such favorites as; Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, the delightful Nanny McFee, The Lord of the Rings and so many more. The first thing I am going to make is The Elven Waybread or Lembas bread. I’m going to try and make some green napkins that look like leaves to wrap them in for my lunch.
Some of the food, treats and drinks in this cookbook look nothing like the way I imagined them. They look better. The full page photographs and small blurbs explaining their origin help really excite my interest in the recipe as well as invigorating my desire to re-read so many books! I enjoy the way the author gives a simple list of ingredients and directions and then adds in extra modern technology. For example, in the recipe for Gandalf’s Pick-me-up beverage the fruits are to be crushed in a mortar (or food processor). Similarly, if you want to make Hippogriff en Papillote you can substitute ostrich meat for the hard to find Hippogriff. Even ostrich meat sounds disgusting to me but I guess a black magician has to eat too.
Obviously, my favorite part is the beverages. I may not have time to whip up Harry’s favorite little steak and kidney pies. But, I think sipping one of Snape’s nice Memory Potions with my PB&J or adding genuine Butterbeer to my evening ice cream just sounds so heavenly. The deserts are also just up my alley too and I cannot wait to finally make and taste one of the White Witch’s Turkish delights.
The Wizard’s Cookbook is a great addition to any cookbook collection with the added benefit of both the beautiful cover and the delicious looking, thematically fun recipes. I am going to display it in my kitchen for all of October and torture my friends and family with the receipes throughout the year. So, get out your Cauldrons, grab a copy and make something delicious!
Tell me, please!
Do you love thematic cooking?
Is there a treat from a book you’ve always wanted to taste?
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