by Jan Karon
First published 2010
Jan Karon brings together the culinary world of her bestselling Mitford novels in this collection of recipes, stories, and personal memories. The book features 150 recipes that fans have encountered throughout the series, including Father Tim's Rector's Meatloaf and Esther Bolick's Orange Marmalade Cake. Karon weaves together these dishes with excerpts from each Mitford novel, her own cooking reminiscences, and practical kitchen advice. She includes jokes, blessings, and even an original story that never appeared in the novels. The cookbook serves as both a practical guide for preparing the foods that appear in the series and a nostalgic journey through the fictional town that has captivated millions of readers. Karon transforms the imaginary meals of Mitford into real recipes that readers can recreate in their own kitchens.
Genres: cookbooks, food-and-drink, food-writing, culinary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, nostalgic
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Mitford
384 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons