So, are you ready to get delicious?

Okay, I know you’re already scrumptiously talented and have excellent taste when it comes to all things bookish, but I thought I’d tempt you today with some seriously divine, ambrosial offerings — literary cookbooks.

At this very moment, I’m strapped down to my desk chair, because just thinking about excerpts from beloved, classic books alongside recipes derived from or inspired by the stories, propels me into a state of acute culinary bliss. *Butt rises in chair* See, this topic is actually dangerous — but for you, I’ll take my chances.

I’ve been collecting literary cookbooks for quite some time. While not all the dishes I’ve tried have knocked my socks off, I’ve always been happy just reading the recipes, and appreciating the connections they have with the works. For me, this is a satisfying way of enhancing the enjoyment of a story, since it deepens my understanding of character, historical context, and setting. And if the recipes just happen to be good, it’s all gravy.

Though all of these cookbooks are based on children’s books, they are actually suitable for cooks and would-be cooks of all ages. They’re great for adults who like to revisit old favorites, and will provide hours of fun for grown-ups and kids to work together in the kitchen. And, unlike recipes from ordinary cookbooks, these are seasoned with just the right dash of literary flair.

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