A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook

by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel

Other authorsGeorge R.R. Martin (Foreword), Sariann Lehrer
Hardcover, 2012

Status

Available

Call number

641.59

Publication

Bantam (2012), Hardcover, 240 pages

Description

Cooking & Food. History. Performing Arts. Nonfiction. HTML:Ever wonder what itâ??s like to attend a feast at Winterfell? Wish you could split a lemon cake with Sansa Stark, scarf down a pork pie with the Nightâ??s Watch, or indulge in honeyfingers with Daenerys Targaryen? George R. R. Martinâ??s bestselling saga A Song of Ice and Fire and the runaway hit HBO series Game of Thrones are renowned for bringing Westerosâ??s sights and sounds to vivid life. But one important ingredient has always been missing: the mouthwatering dishes that form the backdrop of this extraordinary world. Now, fresh out of the series that redefined fantasy, comes the cookbook that may just redefine dinner . . . and lunch, and breakfast. A passion project from superfans and amateur chefs Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Sariann Lehrerâ??and endorsed by George R. R. Martin himselfâ??A Feast of Ice and Fire lovingly replicates a stunning range of cuisines from across the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. From the sumptuous delicacies enjoyed in the halls of power at Kingâ??s Landing, to the warm and smoky comfort foods of the frozen North, to the rich, exotic fare of the mysterious lands east of Westeros, thereâ??s a flavor for every palate, and a treat for every chef. These easy-to-follow recipes have been refined for modern cooking techniques, but adventurous eaters can also attempt the authentic medieval meals that inspired them. The authors have also suggested substitutions for some of the more fantastical ingredients, so you wonâ??t have to stock your kitchen with camel, live doves, or dragon eggs to create meals fit for a king (or a khaleesi). In all, A Feast of Ice and Fire contains more than 100 recipes, divided by region: â?˘ The Wall: Rack of Lamb and Herbs; Pork Pie; Mutton in Onion-Ale Broth; Mulled Wine; Pease Porridge â?˘ The North: Beef and Bacon Pie; Honeyed Chicken; Aurochs with Roasted Leeks; Baked Apples â?˘ The South: Cream Swans; Trout Wrapped in Bacon; Stewed Rabbit; Sisterâ??s Stew; Blueberry Tarts â?˘ Kingâ??s Landing: Lemon Cakes; Quails Drowned in Butter; Almond Crusted Trout; Bowls of Brown; Iced Milk with Honey â?˘ Dorne: Stuffed Grape Leaves; Duck with Lemons; Chickpea Paste â?˘ Across the Narrow Sea: Biscuits and Bacon; Tyroshi Honeyfingers; Wintercakes; Honey-Spiced Locusts Thereâ??s even a guide to dining and entertaining in the style of the Seven Kingdoms. Exhaustively researched and reverently detailed, accompanied by passages from all five books in the series and photographs guaranteed to whet your appetite, this is the companion to the blockbuster phenomenon that millions of stomachs have been growling for. And remember, winter is comingâ??so donâ??t be afraid to put on a few poun… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Daumari
I feel like it'd inaccurate for me to give it a full five stars as I didn't actually make anything in this book, but it was a nice read. I read the blog as they were making dishes, and would probably be more likely to refer to that for recipes though it looks like in process of publishing, some
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recipes are book-only alas (makes sense, though- got to have something worth paying for, after all). Having medieval versions & modern versions are excellent, though I do wonder if we can really call anything 'authentic' if from a fantasy verse? They do an excellent job at translating old cookery book recipes, though, especially adapting for a modern kitchen.
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LibraryThing member malexmave
The title "The official Companion Cookbook" makes it sound a bit like a rip-off, like it's trying to cash in on the hype around Game of Thrones.

It is not. This is a wonderful cookbook with a bunch of nice recipes. I have only tried a few of them, but they were wonderful (Crusty white bread is very
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tasty, especially if you eat it when it is still warm from the oven.

I had some problems with the measurements, as I am european, but that is hardly the fault of the book. My only factual problem with the book is that all the main dishes are too much for one or even two people. The emphasis really is on Feast of Ice and Fire.

Still, I will try out some more dishes. And: This book is not exclusively for good cooks. I am a pretty inexperienced cook and had no problems so far.

So, yeah, I can recommend this cookbook.
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Physical description

240 p.; 7.75 inches

ISBN

0345534492 / 9780345534491
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