Dining with William Shakespeare

by Madge Lorwin

Original recipes and modernized versions of Elizabethan dishes mentioned in Shakespeare's plays comprise thirteen feast menus which are presented with comments on the food and social customs of the times.

Genres: Cookbooks

434 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Bryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great mix of Elizabethan recipes translated for the modern home kitchen, information about food and cooking in Elizabethan England, and little bits and pieces from Shakespeare's plays. I had this from the library so did not try to cook any of these dishes due to lack of time, but I enjoyed reading about them and getting both a feel for what Elizabethan food was really like (much of it sweet and full of fruit and spices), and how one might replicate it today. I appreciated that Lorwin quoted the original recipe each time before presenting her interpretation of it; it meant I could compare what she does with my understanding of the original and in doing so learn more. V ery enjoyable, and I would certainly pick up my own copy if I came across it at a used bookstore and give some of the recipes a try.

[Marjorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

There wasn't a single recipe in this book that I wanted to try but it was certainly an interesting read.