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An Unexpected Cookbook: The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery
An Unexpected Cookbook The Unofficial Book of Hobbit Cookery Author:Chris-Rachael Oseland When a second generation geek with multiple degrees in history grows up to be a professional cookbook writer, it's no surprise you end up with a lovingly researched book of Hobbit cookery. — Inside these pages you'll find one chapter for each traditional Hobbit meal. In addition to being based on historic recipes revised to fit Tolkien's specific... more » vision of the Shire, the dishes have the following themes.
- Breakfast - hot, fast, traditional morning food
- Second Breakfast - cold, sturdy pies full of meat, veg and fruit to fuel a small adventure
- Elevenses - a hearty selection of breads to tide you over until Luncheon
- Luncheon - lighter fare appropriate for a pub
- Afternoon Tea - sweet biscuits, cakes and buns to accompany a caffeinated pick-me-up
- Supper - a hot meal of meat, veg, and mushrooms with a sweet finish
- Dinner - slow cooked roasts and puddings that take hours to make, but are well worth the wait
To make sure there's a place for everyone around our geeky table, the index is broken up by dietary restrictions, with
- 11 Paleo/Primal friendly recipes
- 19 Gluten Free friendly recipes
- 20 Vegan friendly recipes (which happen to be kosher and halal)
- 40 Vegetarian friendly recipes (including the vegan ones)
Whether you want to make an epic dinner fit for a king or bring a little period flair to a geeky gathering, you'll find something in these pages for every Tolkien fan.
You can preview 10 recipes from the cookbook at Kitchen Overlord: