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Thimblets From Legends & Lattes

I started reading Legends & Lattes because it combines my two favorite things: fantasy and food. I figured the book may lead me to some ideas for recipes, and I was pleasantly surprised by quite how much I adored Thimble - a humanoid mouse who does most of the baking throughout the book. I've rarely […]

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Tress Of The Emerald Sea Quail Egg Pies

Tress of the Emerald Sea is set in Lumar, a captivating addition to Brandon Sanderson's beloved Cosmere universe. It introduces readers to the charming Tress, a young window washer with a passion for collecting cups, baking pies, and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. As a lover of both literature and baking pies, […]

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Emma Kay's Buttermilk Bannocks (Fodder & Drincan)

When I heard about Fodder & Drincan: Anglo-Saxon Culinary History by Emma Kay on Twitter, I clicked 'add to cart' faster than Alfred the Great could call up his fyrd. As a history buff and cook, I'm always on the lookout for books that explore the culinary customs of past eras. When it arrived, it […]

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Eggs In Mordor (Eggs in Purgatory Recipe)

Eggs in Mordor is a simple dish forged by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce that is hotter than Mount Doom. In places outside of Middle Earth, such as Southern Italy, this dish is often referred to as "eggs in purgatory." This dish is similar to Shakshuka, which is native to Northern Africa. This […]

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