The Emily Dickinson Cookbook: Recipes from Emily's Table Alongside the Poems That Inspire Them

Emily Dickinson's cuisine is brought to life in this cookbook, featuring over 50 recipes that reflect her love of cooking and poetry. Recipes include Winter Vegetable Soup, Carrot Fritters, Apple-Butter Glazed Doughnuts, Boston Brown Bread, Lemon Verbena Tea Loaf, Chocolate Loaf Cake with Cherries, New England Pear Tart, Peaches and Cream Pudding, and Emily's Chocolate Caramels. The book is a perfect gift for Emily fans or for anyone who enjoys the comforting foods of days gone by.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2022
Publisher: Harvard Common Press,U.S.

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic and enchanting world of Emily Dickinson by delving into the realm of cooking the comforting foods that she cherished. Whether you are a devoted fan of the captivating television series "Dickinson" or have been deeply inspired by Emily Dickinson's profound poetry, this enchanting cookbook offers a unique opportunity to bring Emily to life in a manner that few others can.

Distinguished food historian, Dr. Elizabeth McCracken, has aptly remarked on Emily's remarkable culinary prowess, stating, "She was probably better known as a baker than a poet in her lifetime." Indeed, this statement holds true, as Emily's poetic genius was often intertwined with her passion for cooking.

In the kitchen of her home in Massachusetts, Emily found solace and inspiration, frequently penning her poems on the wrappers of chocolate packages she had ordered for her baking endeavors. She even crafted recipes within her notebooks, intertwining her poetic musings with culinary creations. Food and cooking played a central role in Emily's identity, seamlessly woven into her vocation as a poet.

Presented within this captivating and lavishly illustrated cookbook are over 50 meticulously curated recipes, encompassing a blend of recipes that Emily recorded during her lifetime, as well as those that we know she and her family enjoyed. Additionally, these recipes reflect the culinary traditions of the New England region during Emily's era, which have been carefully updated to suit the tastes and preferences of modern cooks.

As you delve into the pages of this cookbook, you will encounter not only delectable recipes but also inspiring poems by Emily. Some of these poems specifically focus on the realm of food, offering a poetic perspective on the ingredients, flavors, and culinary experiences. Others, though, provide broader poetic inspiration that enhances the recipes within this volume.

Prepare to savor a delightful array of dishes, including Winter Vegetable Soup, Carrot Fritters, Apple-Butter Glazed Doughnuts, Boston Brown Bread, Lemon Verbena Tea Loaf, Emily's Oval Gingerbread Cakes, Chocolate Loaf Cake with Cherries, New England Pear Tart, Peaches and Cream Pudding, and Emily's Chocolate Caramels. Each recipe is accompanied by vivid photographs that bring the flavors and aromas of Emily's culinary creations to life.

This charming cookbook makes an exceptional gift for any Emily enthusiast in your life, or a treat for yourself if you have a deep affection for Emily and the nostalgic comfort of culinary traditions from days gone by. Allow Emily's words and recipes to transport you to a world where poetry and cuisine intertwine, creating a truly magical and unforgettable culinary experience.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 198 x 223 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760374368