Recipes from the World of Tolkien: Inspired by the Legends by Robert Tuesley Anderson - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780753734155
Publisher: Pyramid

Overview
Recipes from the World of Tolkien: Inspired by the Legends is a beautifully illustrated hardback cookbook that brings the flavours of Middle-earth to your own kitchen. Written by Robert Tuesley Anderson, it gathers over 75 recipes inspired by the food, places and characters found throughout Tolkien's beloved legendarium. Packed with full-colour artwork and thoughtful essays on the role of food in the stories, this unofficial companion is a treat for any fantasy-loving home cook, gift-giver or Tolkien enthusiast searching for something a little different.

About the Book
From hearty breakfasts to celebratory feasts, this hardback collection is structured around the meals that punctuate everyday life across the Shire and beyond. Dishes such as Crickhollow Apple Loaf, Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch, Brandywine Fish Pie, Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot, Westfarthing Fairings and Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes take their inspiration from the food culture threaded through Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, reimagined with modern ingredients and clear, approachable methods suitable for cooks of any experience level. Alongside the recipes sit stunning illustrations and short feature essays exploring how food shapes character, culture and comfort throughout Middle-earth - from the hobbits' famous love of second breakfast to the more austere fare found in the wilder corners of the world. Running to 176 pages, the book is designed to be dipped into again and again, whether you are planning a themed dinner party, a cosy weekend bake, or simply bringing a little more Middle-earth into your everyday cooking. This work is unofficial and not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers, but its evident affection for the source material shines through on every page.

• Over 75 recipes inspired by Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, covering breakfasts, lunches, breads, bakes and desserts
• Full-colour illustrations and artwork throughout bring Middle-earth to life on the page
• Short feature essays add literary context, exploring food's role in Tolkien's storytelling
• Clear, easy-to-follow methods suitable for novice and experienced cooks alike
• A striking hardback gift edition, perfect for birthdays, Christmas or fan-club gatherings
• 176 pages of content make this a substantial, keepsake-worthy addition to any bookshelf

About the Author
Robert Tuesley Anderson is a writer, poet and editor based in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. His cookbooks unite two lifelong passions: good, home-cooked food and classical literature. Anderson has developed a niche in literary-inspired cookery writing, crafting recipe collections that translate fictional worlds into approachable dishes for real kitchens. His warm, knowledgeable voice threads through the essays in this book, offering readers context and colour alongside every recipe, and cementing his reputation among fans of themed and literary cookbooks.

Why You'll Love This Cookbook
Whether you're a lifelong Tolkien devotee or simply love an imaginative themed cookbook, this hardback collection delivers charm, craft and over 75 recipes worth returning to again and again - a genuinely delightful gift for fantasy fans and food lovers alike.

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