First published 1991
Felicity Dahl opens the doors to Gipsy House, the beloved farmhouse where Roald Dahl spent his later years surrounded by family and friends. She weaves together personal stories spanning Roald's childhood, his adventures in Africa, and the warm domestic life they built together around their old pine kitchen table. The book combines family recipes that reflect their multicultural heritage from Norway, France, and Britain with intimate anecdotes from three generations. Each dish carries special meaning, introduced through memories filled with warmth and humor. Personal photographs and Quentin Blake's sketches accompany text contributions from Roald, Liccy, their children, and close friends. The recipes cover everything from birthday celebrations to Christmas feasts, showcasing Roald's well-known love of chocolate, onions, and wine. A final section features "Hangman's Suppers" with contributions from notable friends including Francis Bacon, P.D. James, John le Carré, and Peter Ustinov.
Genres: memoir, biography-memoir, cookbooks, food-and-drink, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, warm
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Great Britain
240 pages · Hardcover · Viking Adult