The Princess Bride: Official Cookbook

Name: The Princess Bride: Official Cookbook
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781637741689
Price: 63.0 NZD
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By Jenn Fujikawa

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The Princess Bride: Official Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa is a culinary journey inspired by the beloved story of The Princess Bride. This cookbook offers a collection of recipes that pay homage to the whimsical and adventurous spirit of the tale, featuring dishes named after iconic scenes and characters. Whether you're hosting a themed party or just want to add a touch of fantasy to your meals, this book provides both fun and delicious ways to immerse yourself in the world of Florin and Guilder.
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"As you dish!"

Few films have captured the hearts and imaginations like The Princess Bride. Based on the book by William Goldman, the 1987 film, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal, Andre the Giant, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage, and Peter Falk, is as universally beloved as it is quotable.

Now, for the first time, The Princess Bride Cookbook: The Official Cookbook features more than 50 recipes for dishes seen in, and inspired by, the film, including:

Buttercup Buttermilk Scones
Hash You Wish
Farm Boy Breakfast
Six-Fingered Sandwiches
Chips of Insanity
MLT
The Grandson’s Soup and Sandwich
Vizzini’s Sicilian Meatballs
Fezzik’s Stew
The Spaniard’s Paella
Bread Pirate Roberts
Twu Wove’s Kiss Cookies
Iocane Powder Punch
Inigo Montoya’s Taste of Revenge

Perfect for fans, families, and Brute Squads, The Princes Bride: The Official Cookbook is the ultimate way for home cooks to plate up the adventure, comedy, and romance of everyone’s favourite film.

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ISBN: 9781637741689

Publisher: BenBella Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Smart Pop

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Jenn Fujikawa is an author and content creator specializing in lifestyle and pop culture. She has created content for Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, and more. Her recipes have been featured on Buzzfeed, LA Times, Food & Wine Magazine, and the cover of Food Network Magazine. Jenn was recently profiled in The New York Times, and is the author of The Official Parks and Recreation Cookbook, The Gudetama Cookbook, The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show, I Love Lucy: The Joys of Friendship, and the co-author of The Goldbergs Cookbook.

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