The I Love Lucy Cookbook

Name: The I Love Lucy Cookbook
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762471805
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Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show

By Jenn Fujikawa

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The I Love Lucy Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa offers fans of the classic TV show a culinary journey with recipes inspired by the iconic series. It combines humour and nostalgia, providing dishes that pay homage to memorable episodes and characters. The book includes a variety of recipes, from appetisers to desserts, inviting readers to relive Lucy’s hilarious antics in the kitchen.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this cookbook if you're a fan of classic television and love Lucy's hilarious antics. With recipes inspired by the iconic show, this book adds a playful twist to cooking, offering a delightful nostalgic journey for fans and food enthusiasts alike.

The classic among classics, I Love Lucy remains beloved by fans young and old 70 years since its television debut. To coincide with events and new product launches in celebration of the show's anniversary, this retro-cool and uber-gifty cookbook is perfectly timed.

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From Cuban cuisine to chocolate, pizza- and wine-making to escargot, food is at the heart of many of the most beloved episodes of I Love Lucy. Learn to feast like Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel and entertain in retro style with this collection of craveable classic recipes inspired by one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

Recipes include:

Cuban dishes such as Ricky Ricardo's Famous Arroz con Pollo and a menu of 'Tropicana' nightclub favourites.

Chocolate treats and other sweet delicacies from Kramer's Kandy Kitchen.

Mid-century Hollywood's finest fare, from episodes set in the sunny film capital.

Diner classics from season three's 'The Diner'''Million Dollar Idea' Salad and, of course, Aunt Martha's dressing.

'Pioneer Women' Fresh-Baked Bread (easy on the yeast!).

Classic cocktails to toast life's big events—that won't leave you feeling like you've downed a bottle of Vitameatavegamin.

The I Love Lucy Cookbook brings to scrumptious life food featured on the show, as well as tantalising dishes inspired by classic episodes such as 'Lucy's Italian Movie,' 'Job Switching,' and 'Paris at Last.' Filled with photos and illustrations, the book is also an exuberant celebration of an era and unforgettable television moments, complete with entertaining tips worthy of the world's favourite fictional housewife, best friend, and life of the party, Lucy Ricardo.

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The I Love Lucy Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa is praised for its rich visuals that celebrate the classic TV series and its memorable characters. It's considered essential for fans who wish to explore recipes inspired by the show.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762471805

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 February 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 75 Full-colour and black-and-white photographs, 30 Full-colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 192

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Jenn Fujikawa Non-Fiction TV & Celebrity Cook Books

About the Author

Jenn Fujikawa is a lifestyle and pop culture writer. Unique family dinners and geeky baking are a staple of her website justjennrecipes.com, and her recipes have been featured on Buzzfeed, the LA Times, Food & Wine, Nerdist, Woman's Day, and the cover of Food Network magazine. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.

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