The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show

by Jenn Fujikawa

Learn to feast like Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel and entertain in retro style with this collection of craveable classic recipes inspired by one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Recipes include:
Cuban dishes such as Ricky Ricardo's Arroz con Pollo and Tropicana nightclub favorites Chocolate treats and other sweet delicacies inspired by Kramer's Kandy Kitchen Mid-century Hollywood's finest fare, from episodes set in the sunny film capital Classic dishes from season three's "The Diner" "Pioneer Women" Fresh-Baked Bread (easy on the yeast!) Classic cocktails to toast life's big events -- plus a recipe for Vitameatavegamin, so you can spoon your way to health!
The I Love Lucy Cookbook brings to scrumptious life food featured on the show, as well as tantalizing dishes inspired by classic episodes such as "Lucy's Italian Movie," "Job Switching," and "Paris at Last." Filled with photos and illustrations, the book is also an exuberant celebration of an era and unforgettable television moments.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking, Food

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 19, 2021

About the author

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jenn Fujikawa is an author, content creator, and host, specializing in lifestyle and pop culture. She has created content for Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, Food & Wine Magazine, and more.

Jenn has written several books showcasing her knowledge of television and film featuring iconic characters and properties including Star Wars, Gudetama, I Love Lucy, and The Goldbergs.

Unique family dinners and geeky baking are a staple of her website www.justjennrecipes.com. As a contributing author to the official Star Wars website, she has created over 120 recipes on starwars.com and her recipes have been featured on Buzzfeed, LA Times, and the cover of Food Network Magazine.

Jenn has been a panelist speaking about food, crafts, and family at San Diego Comic Con. She has been a featured guest at Disney's California Adventure Food and Wine Festival and at Star Wars Celebration: Star Wars University talking about the unique recipes she creates for Lucasfilm.

Reviews

[Amanda Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun! Have tried a few recipes and loved them, especially Aunt Sally's Pecan Pralines.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is no secret my friend Janet and I are huge fans of the television sitcom I Love Lucy. Janet and I met in a local homeschool group when our children were young. We discovered each of us had similar values and interests as the other one did, so it was natural for us to become friends. Two of our interests are vintage television shows and cooking. Recently, while I was scrolling through my social media newsfeed an advertisement for a cookbook caught my eye. The cookbook turned out to be Jenn Fujikawa’s The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show. I messaged Janet with a picture and description of the cookbook. At the end of the day, we had perused an online copy and ended up purchasing a copy of the cookbook. Now it was time to begin the adventure of cooking through one of our favorite retro television shows, I Love Lucy!

The I Love Lucy Cookbook: Classic Recipes Inspired by the Iconic TV Show is a tribute not only to the television series, but also to the cookbooks of the 1950’s. The cookbook features an introduction to each section of the cookbook, recipes which include retro style photographs and photographs from I Love Lucy.

The contents of the cookbook encompass the following:
Introduction
Part 1: A Little Bit of Cuba
Part 2: A Big Hunk of America
Part 3: European Delights
Part 4: Entertaining the Tropicana Way
Part 5: Breakfast with the Ricardo’s
Part 6: Delectable Desserts
Part 7: Ladies’ Club Luncheon
Part 8: Special Occasions
Acknowledgments

Buen provecho! (Happy Feasting!)

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as both a cookbook and as a throwback to the I LOVE LUCY television shows. Simple yet delicious recipes that are "tied" to episodes of the show. Lovely photographs of both the food and stills from various episodes. The little prologues associated with each recipe are both entertaining and informative. A must-have for any fan of I LOVE LUCY or someone new to the series. I love the retro feel of the book's cover, too.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book reminded me of watching I Love Lucy reruns with my grandmother, she would have loved this book!

I even rewatched some of my favourite episodes while going through this book.

[L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alternates anecdotes with recipes inspired by the show. A trip down memory lane for me. Most of these recipes look easy enough for a novice cook like me to try.

[Anthony Baldassar · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a fun book, there's a few recipes I would consider making, I think I wanted the book because of the years and memories of the show. there's some fun picture. I would recommend this book

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute. Simple recipes.

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is delightful! I love the photographs and episode information that accompanies each recipe! If you are and I love Lucy fan, you must get this book!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are an I Love Lucy fan, you will love this book. It takes an episode where food is mentioned, discusses the episode and where the dish is brought up and than gives you the recipe. I just found this book to be such an absolute delight!

[Heather Walrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook is spectacular! As a lifelong Lucy fan, I'm having too much fun trying out the recipes and drinks.