Fat Rascals: Dining at Shakespeare's Table
Fat Rascals: Dining at Shakespeare's Table
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Might Shakespeare have been a secret foodie? We’ve long known the bard as a lover of language, but hidden in the lines of masterful verse are hundreds of references to food. In Fat Rascals actor and cook, John Tufts, resurrects over 100 recipes straight from the plays of William Shakespeare. Delicious and forgotten dishes like A Roast Joint of Mutton, Tansies, Fritters, Twelfth Night cake, and more, sizzle back to life in this fascinating exploration of the authentic cuisine of the greatest writer in the english language.
200 pages
PRODUCT DETAILS:
ISBN: 978-1-09831-043-1
PUBLICATION DATE: 4/23/2020
EDITION DESCRIPTION: First edition, hardcover, signed
PAGES: 200
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 8(w) x 10(h) x .75 (d)
“To be in the rehearsal hall with John Tufts on a Shakespeare play is a gift, to be in his kitchen as he prepares a meal is a pleasure, and to be at his table when the meal is served is the rarest of experiences. John combines his two passions, both areas of demonstrable expertise, so very beautifully in this book. I am thrilled by it.”
“My family and I are long-time denizens of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and it was thrilling to watch John Tufts make his magic there for many years. And he can cook! We’ve enjoyed many a meal with him over the years. He knows whereof he speaks.”
“Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not a skilled cook. But within the pages of John Tufts’ cookbook images that grow my appetite. John has infused the playwright’s soul into every inch of Fat Rascals. I’ve been dining with Shakespeare and his plays for over 30 years; I’m even inspired to step into the kitchen… to pick out a recipe for the other person doing the cooking.”