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Gastronogeek Cult TV Cookbook
Discover 37 delicious recipes inspired by classic and newcomer cult series, from Star Trek to Game of Thrones, from Thibaud Villanova, author of Gastronogeek Anime Cookbook and The Unofficial Ghibli Cookbook.
From the classics such as The X-Files, Star Trek, Lost, to newer fan-favorites including Westworld and Stranger Things, discover 37 delicious recipes from or inspired by essential series. Gastronogeek Special Cult Series explores five classic universes of geek culture: From Infinity and Beyond, Terrible and Monsterous, Pop-Culture, Fantasy, and Super-Heroes.
Thibaud Villanova, author of Gastronogeek Anime Cookbook, offers us a gourmet revisit of the pearls of the small screen. From Twin Peaks Cherry Pie to Stranger Things Waffles, Buffy the Vampire Slayer chocolate bars to Vikings’ land-sea stew.
Teeming with pop-culture references, immerse you in the world of the cult series:
• Star Trek
• Battlestar Galactica
• Stargate SG-1
• Westworld
• Firefly
• Real Humans
• Doctor Who
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Stranger Things
• The Walking Dead
• American Horror Story
• Fringe
• Supernatural
• The Big Bang Theory
• X-Files
• Six Feet Under
• Breaking Bad
• Dexter
• Hannibal
• Vikings
• Sherlock
• Twin Peaks
• Game of Thrones
• Lost
• Sense 8
• The OA
• Once Upon a Time
• Charmed
• Highlander
• A Series of Unfortunate Events
• Pushing Daisies
• Daredevil
• Gotham
• Heroes
• Smallville
• The Flash
• Jessica Jones
From the classics such as The X-Files, Star Trek, Lost, to newer fan-favorites including Westworld and Stranger Things, discover 37 delicious recipes from or inspired by essential series. Gastronogeek Special Cult Series explores five classic universes of geek culture: From Infinity and Beyond, Terrible and Monsterous, Pop-Culture, Fantasy, and Super-Heroes.
Thibaud Villanova, author of Gastronogeek Anime Cookbook, offers us a gourmet revisit of the pearls of the small screen. From Twin Peaks Cherry Pie to Stranger Things Waffles, Buffy the Vampire Slayer chocolate bars to Vikings’ land-sea stew.
Teeming with pop-culture references, immerse you in the world of the cult series:
• Star Trek
• Battlestar Galactica
• Stargate SG-1
• Westworld
• Firefly
• Real Humans
• Doctor Who
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Stranger Things
• The Walking Dead
• American Horror Story
• Fringe
• Supernatural
• The Big Bang Theory
• X-Files
• Six Feet Under
• Breaking Bad
• Dexter
• Hannibal
• Vikings
• Sherlock
• Twin Peaks
• Game of Thrones
• Lost
• Sense 8
• The OA
• Once Upon a Time
• Charmed
• Highlander
• A Series of Unfortunate Events
• Pushing Daisies
• Daredevil
• Gotham
• Heroes
• Smallville
• The Flash
• Jessica Jones
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96 pages, Hardcover
Published October 29, 2024
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December 6, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up.
If you've ever wanted to try out the recipes featured in your favorite TV shows but are a little leery of unnecessarily complicated instructions, then this is definitely the cookbook for you! Taking cues from over thirty different fantasy/sci-fi/horror/nerdy series (and Breaking Bad, which I guess fulfils some of those remits?) this beautifully constructed volume presents iconic recipes from each, whether it be Agent Dale Cooper's favorite cherry pie from Twin Peaks or Tomatoes a la Book from Firefly. Best of all, the recipes are unfussy -- while some are definitely more complex than others, they are all, by and large, doable by the beginning to advanced chef.
Each recipe is listed with its ingredients, a bit about the show that inspired it, and a lovely photo of the finished piece. It's a very fun volume to page through, particularly if you're a pop culture aficionado. There's also a helpful glossary at the end, with bonus recipes for making various stocks and tartar sauce. The partially foiled cover is also a very nice touch.
I do wish there had been a little more quality control on some of the production aspects, however. The second column on the contents page is virtually unreadable, and my original intention of making Tomatoes A La Book was stymied by the fact that the directions seemed incomplete. The US-centric should also be warned that there's a distinct European slant to the choices made in writing out these recipes. Converting the Celsius/gas marks to Fahrenheit is definitely less of a challenge than finding some of the more exotic-to-USians ingredients listed here.
Ofc, the real test of any cookbook lies less in the reading than in the cooking! I decided to try out one of the most plot-pivotal recipes included here. Check out TheFrumiousConsortium.net for recipe and photos of King Joffrey's Deadly Pie!
And no, I don't know why they used the word cobbler at the end of the recipe (I will also fight anyone who tries to use that word to describe any sweet pie instead of the batter-topped fruit dessert that it actually is.) Yes, shortcrust pastry is just European for pie crust. This book was originally written in French for a primarily European audience, so when I made this, I felt absolutely no guilt at making substitutions for ingredients that are difficult to acquire here. I used chicken for the pigeon and beef bacon for the lardons -- and because I didn't think there were nearly enough vegetables included, added some peas and corn -- but followed the recipe as closely as possible otherwise.
And it was honestly quite impressive! The baking time was perfect, and the pie came out gorgeously golden. I couldn't get a good photo of just a slice of pie, as the contents will run out of the crust when hot, but it was delicious and filling -- an utterly delightful savory meal! It also keeps nicely in the fridge and reheats well. This fairly uncomplicated dish looks far more difficult to make than it actually is, and would be an impressive addition to any geeky potluck or menu.
Gastronogeek Cult TV Cookbook by Thibaud Villanova & Mathilde Bourge was published October 29 2024 by Titan Books and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
If you've ever wanted to try out the recipes featured in your favorite TV shows but are a little leery of unnecessarily complicated instructions, then this is definitely the cookbook for you! Taking cues from over thirty different fantasy/sci-fi/horror/nerdy series (and Breaking Bad, which I guess fulfils some of those remits?) this beautifully constructed volume presents iconic recipes from each, whether it be Agent Dale Cooper's favorite cherry pie from Twin Peaks or Tomatoes a la Book from Firefly. Best of all, the recipes are unfussy -- while some are definitely more complex than others, they are all, by and large, doable by the beginning to advanced chef.
Each recipe is listed with its ingredients, a bit about the show that inspired it, and a lovely photo of the finished piece. It's a very fun volume to page through, particularly if you're a pop culture aficionado. There's also a helpful glossary at the end, with bonus recipes for making various stocks and tartar sauce. The partially foiled cover is also a very nice touch.
I do wish there had been a little more quality control on some of the production aspects, however. The second column on the contents page is virtually unreadable, and my original intention of making Tomatoes A La Book was stymied by the fact that the directions seemed incomplete. The US-centric should also be warned that there's a distinct European slant to the choices made in writing out these recipes. Converting the Celsius/gas marks to Fahrenheit is definitely less of a challenge than finding some of the more exotic-to-USians ingredients listed here.
Ofc, the real test of any cookbook lies less in the reading than in the cooking! I decided to try out one of the most plot-pivotal recipes included here. Check out TheFrumiousConsortium.net for recipe and photos of King Joffrey's Deadly Pie!
And no, I don't know why they used the word cobbler at the end of the recipe (I will also fight anyone who tries to use that word to describe any sweet pie instead of the batter-topped fruit dessert that it actually is.) Yes, shortcrust pastry is just European for pie crust. This book was originally written in French for a primarily European audience, so when I made this, I felt absolutely no guilt at making substitutions for ingredients that are difficult to acquire here. I used chicken for the pigeon and beef bacon for the lardons -- and because I didn't think there were nearly enough vegetables included, added some peas and corn -- but followed the recipe as closely as possible otherwise.
And it was honestly quite impressive! The baking time was perfect, and the pie came out gorgeously golden. I couldn't get a good photo of just a slice of pie, as the contents will run out of the crust when hot, but it was delicious and filling -- an utterly delightful savory meal! It also keeps nicely in the fridge and reheats well. This fairly uncomplicated dish looks far more difficult to make than it actually is, and would be an impressive addition to any geeky potluck or menu.
Gastronogeek Cult TV Cookbook by Thibaud Villanova & Mathilde Bourge was published October 29 2024 by Titan Books and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
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