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The Little Library Cookbook

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The Little Library Cookbook by Kate Young is a delightful collection of recipes inspired by meals and food scenes from beloved novels. Each recipe is paired with a literary excerpt, blending the joy of cooking with the pleasure of reading. This cookbook offers a unique experience for book and food lovers alike, celebrating the magic of literary-inspired dishes.
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You might enjoy this book if you love to combine a passion for literature with culinary adventures. It offers delightful recipes inspired by classic novels, allowing you to recreate dishes from your favourite stories, making it perfect for book lovers who enjoy cooking and bringing fictional worlds to life through food.

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The Little Library Cookbook

A giftable cookery book with over 100 delicious recipes taken from the author's favourite works of fiction.

A giftable cookery book with over 100 delicious recipes taken from the author's favourite works of fiction.

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One of the Guardian's Best Books on Food of 2017. Shortlisted for the Fortnum and Mason's Debut Food Book Award. Winner of World Gourmand Award for Food Writing.

'A work of rare joy... I could not love it more' — SARAH PERRY. 'A cookbook for readers' — NIGELLA LAWSON.

Paddington Bear's marmalade, a Neopolitan pizza with Elena Ferrante, afternoon tea at Manderley... Here are 100 delicious recipes inspired by cookery writer Kate Young's well-stocked bookshelves.

From Before Noon breakfasts and Around Noon lunches to Family Dinners and Midnight Feasts, The Little Library Cookbook captures the magic and wonder of the meals enjoyed by some of our best-loved fictional characters.

'If food can comfort, so can books' — THE GUARDIAN. 'Bringing together two of our greatest loves, food and books... An absolute joy' — STYLIST. 'Has great charm and is a very good read... Part of the delight is in seeing what Young has come up with' — DIANA HENRY.

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The Little Library Cookbook by Kate Young has received warm praise for its delightful fusion of literature and cooking. Reviewers celebrate it as a charming and joyful work that ignites nostalgia and prompts both readers and cooks to explore new culinary adventures. Critics appreciate the well-tested recipes inspired by a range of literary works, making the book a treat for both food and book lovers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784977672

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Anima

Illustration: 50 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Kate Young is an award-winning food writer and cook. As a dedicated bookworm, Kate's reading inspires her in the kitchen. After mastering the treacle tart from Harry Potter, Kate started blogging about her creations and was named Blogger of the Year in 2017 by the Guild of Food Writers. Her first book, The Little Library Cookbook, was shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason's debut food book award and won a World Gourmand food writing award. Kate has written for the Guardian, Sainsbury's Magazine and The Pool. Originally from Australia, Kate now lives in the English countryside.

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