The Emily Dickinson Cookbook: Recipes from Emily's Table Alongside the Poems That Inspire Them

by Arlyn Osborne

Bring the mysterious and magical world of Emily Dickinson into your home by making the comforting foods that Emily loved to cook.

Whether you are a fan of the hit television series Dickinson or have long been inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poems, this enchanting cookbook brings Emily to life as little else could. A distinguished food historian said this about Emily: “She was probably better known as a baker than a poet in her lifetime.” Remarkably, that is true! Emily wrote her poetry in the kitchen of her home in Massachusetts and was cooking up a storm much of the time. She wrote poems on the wrappers of packages of chocolate that she had ordered for baking; and she wrote recipes in her notebooks of poems . Food and cooking were central to Emily’s identity and were woven into her vocation of writing poetry.

The more than 50 recipes in this colorful and lavishly illustrated book include recipes that Emily recorded during her life, other recipes we know she and her family enjoyed, and recipes typical of the New England of her time. All are completely updated for today’s cooks . Throughout, you will also find inspiring poems by Emily , some about food specifically, others that provide poetic inspiration for the recipes in this volume. The recipes include:
 
This charming cookbook makes a perfect gift for the Emily fan in your life — or for yourself , if you happen to love Emily and the comforting foods of days gone by.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food, Cooking

112 pages, Hardcover

Published January 11, 2022

Reviews

[Marquise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for a review.

I've never seen a poetry-centric recipe book before! I have only a modest degree of familiarity with Emily Dickinson's poetical work, and the idea of a cookbook with recipes mentioned in her poems or inspired by them sounded like an original and intriguing one that instantly attracted me, someone who's not great in the kitchen but willing to experiment anyway.

And it didn't disappoint. The book has around 50 recipes in total, covering every type of meal from breakfast to cakes & pastries, so you're sure to find some that could become favourites or at least intrigue you enough to reproduce them at home. All the recipes are arranged in chapters dedicated to recipes for each time of the day (and season in some cases), with a neat layout consisting of two columns side by side: on one column, the poem that mentions the food and on the other column the recipe for making said food. Very organised and easy to read; plus, it has pictures, so you'll also see how the dish looks like.

I found several that I liked, about one or two from each chapter, which I'm feeling adventurous enough to try in my kitchen one day... with help, naturally. Stuff like egg-in-a-basket with chives, apple pancakes, Sue's Oyster Stew, pumpkin corn chowder, lemon herb chicken, mushroom pot pie, pantry pasta alla vodka, pan-fried cod cakes, and the one that interested me the most of all: black cake, a dessert with an interesting history you can read about here.

Not all recipes have pictures of the finished result, though, and that's the only criticism I'd note. For someone not knowledgeable about American cookery, it's very helpful to have visual aid, and it would've been appreciated if no dish had missed an accompanying picture.

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love these simple recipes with all the introductory Emily Dickinson lines for each. The pictures feel like hom. The recipes are not too complicated or elaborate. Just the ones everyone would love to try out everyday.

Absolutely adorable inside out.

Thank you, Quarto Publishing, for the advance reading copy.

[The Sassy Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I have a tremendous love for literary inspired cookbooks, so I was so excited to dive into this one! 🙌🏻 The book is divided into the following chapters..BREAKFAST AND BRUNCHES, TEA TIME AT THE DICKINSON’S, FROM THE STOCKPOT, POETIC SUPPERS, EMILY’S BEST BREADS, and CAKES, PIES, AND OTHER SWEET THINGS. Each chapter has several easy to follow recipes. Along with a little information about Emily and/or the Dickison family. The book is also visually appealing with a lovely fancy font, illustrations, and photos accompanying several of the recipes. Spicy Skillet Hash was a favorite of my husbands, while I loved the Jasmine Tea Biscuits. Next up on my list to try is the Brown Bread! 🍞

A definite must buy for anyone that loves books and cooking!

**ARC Via NetGalley**

[Lisa Ks Book Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE EMILY DICKINSON COOKBOOK is just the delight I had hoped it would be. I learned much more than I already knew of the poet, including the fact she cooked as well as she wrote.

I have the sense this book was a labor of love for author, Arlyn Osborne. Short at just 112 pages, this more-than-a-recipe book still manages to include a wealth of information, recipes, and photos. Each recipe comes with a brief look into Emily’s life, and her poetry that connects to the dish.

Here are a few recipes you’ll find . . . Spicy Skillet Hash, Sticky Backed Peaches, Jasmine Tea Biscuits, Cherry Scones, Winter Garden Vegetable Soup, Irish Stew, Mushroom Pox Pie, Pan-Fried Cod Cakes, Graham Bread, Little Dinner Rolls, Federal Cake, Cream Puffs, and more.

Beautiful color photos accentuate the book and serve to bring this story of Emily Dickinson together in a sensory journey that will leave you feeling sated, yet wanting more.

[Jenn L · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Emily Dickinson Cookbook is unbelievably charming and wholesome; it's informative about Emily Dickinson and lists some delicious yet simple recipes.

I'm already dreaming of a themed dinner party!!

[I received a copy of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Dickinson is too often cubby holed into one iconic image, as acrophobic women in a white dress secretly scribbling idiosyncratic verse on scraps of paper.

In truth, she had so many sides to her personality. She loved to garden. Her black cake won a prize. She corresponded about writing with strangers. Her first published poems were valentines verses. She loved deeply. She loved to walk with her dog. And yes, she was an amazing and innovative poet.

Cooking With Emily Dickinson is a beautiful book that shares the poet’s recipes, updated for modern cooks. The author includes Dickinson’s poetry, stories about the recipes, and the recipe with a photo of the finished product.

The recipes are diverse, including

Breakfast and Brunches, with savory dishes like Spicy Skillet Hash and sweeter dishes like Apple Pancakes and Glazed Crullers
Tea Time at the Dickinson’s, including Jasmine Tea Biscuits, Cherry Scones and Honey Lemonade
From the Stockpot includes Irish Stew, Broths Chicken Soup, and Pumpkin Corn Chowder
Poetic Suppers has mouthwatering dishes like Veal Meatballs with Gravy, Mushroom Pot Pie, and Pan-Fried Cod Cakes
Emily’s Best Breads is my favorite with Brown Bread, Gingerbread, Corn Cakes, and Maggie’s Irish Soda Bread
Cakes, Pies, and Other Sweet Things includes Emily’s famous Black Cake and her favorite Coconut Cookies and Chocolate Caramels and Mrs. DIckinson’s Custard Pie

The author includes information about the poet as a cook, illustrations of her poetry on scraps and the back of recipes, and notes on her sources.

I can hardly wait to get cooking!

I love this series of cooking books based on literature. I previously reviewed The Little Women Cookbook and The Secret Garden Cookbook, then purchased them and The Anne of Green Gable Cookbook. I will add this new volume soon!

I received a free egalley from the publisher through NetGalley. My review is fair and unbiased.

[Macarena (followed that rabbit) · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book! I like Emily Dickinson so much 🤍, so when I saw this book on NetGalley I requested immediately, and I was so lucky to receive a digital copy 😊.

The book contains 50 recipes and it's divided into 6 chapters:

1. Breakfast and brunches
2. Tea time at the Dickinsons
3. From the Stockport
4. Poetic Suppers
5. Emily's best breads
6. Cakes, pies, and other sweet things

I love how every recipe is accompanied by a poem by Emily Dickinson and a brief explanation of recipe's background. Some of these are adapted from Emily's own recipes, others are intrepretations of food mentioned in her letters, and there are also some which are inspired by Emily's poems.

Today I made "Pumkin Corn Chowder" (which is already vegetarian, so I just replaced milk for soy milk) and "Apple Puncakes" (also vegetarian, I just didn't add an egg and replaced butter for vegan butter). These two recipes turned out great! I added some vegan whipped cream and nuts on top of the pancakes 😋.

I totally recommend this book, especially if you like poetry and/or are a fan of Emily Dickinson.
I think that the hardback edition must be fantastic. Both editions (digital and hardback) are already published since January 11th, 2022.

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group - Harvard Common Press and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Netgalley and the author/publisher, for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of this book. This in no way affects my review, all opinions are my own.

What a gem!!!! I loved reading the Emily Dickinson poems/letters, then reading the information added about her and/or how the poem/letters related to her or where she was in her life when she wrote the poem/letter or what was happening in the United States/New England at that time, and then seeing how the recipes fit into the picture. The recipes themselves added a nice touch. This was such a cool way to pay tribute to a poet. Love it!!!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an Emily Dickinson fan I was so excited to learn about her love of food. I love the throwback feel of this cookbooks. It has some of Emily's writing and some recipes in her handwriting which I loved. I love the mix of old documents of Emily's mixed with some more current photos that feel like they could have been taken in Dickinsons time.

Some of my favorite recipes include the Spicy Skillet Hash and the whole Tea Time section. I love how the connect each recipe to Dickinson.

Overall any Dickinson fan has to pick this up.

*Copy from NetGalley given for honest review.

[Melina P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my review.
Wow! As another person mentioned, I have never seen a poetry-centric cookbook before. What a concept! I love literature and I love to cook/bake so this was amazing! I adore the handwritten pieces from Emily Dickinson throughout the book. I didn’t realize she was as engaged in the kitchen as she was with the pen. I really liked the stories intermingled alongside the recipes too. All 50 recipes seem easy to follow and yummy!
This would make a beautiful gift.
I plan to purchase a physical copy to add to my ever-growing cookbook collection.

[JoyReaderGirl1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cooking Renews Our Bodies, As Poetry Restores Our Souls—Emily Dickinson’s Cookbook Does Both Simultaneously! From intriguing research uncovered by Author and classically trained Chef, Aryln Osborne, it's now revealed that Victorian America’s prolific poetess from Amherst, Mass., Emily Dickinson, was both an accomplished writer and an award-winning baker.

Dickinson’s enigmatic verses are rich with metaphors, and mysterious, often ambiguous figures of speech, that frequently cloak deeper meanings.
Author and researcher, Osborne so eloquently notes in this treasure of a “Cookbook” that is so much more than a recipe book, that Dickinson frequently used metaphors denoting food, hunger, starvation, and thirst as imagery for her unrequited physical desires, longings and insatiable emotional yearnings. Even in William Luce’s play about the life of Dickinson, “The Belle of Amherst,” he also noted that “…she had been hungry all the years.”

It's easy to see how these food symbols became so prominent in Dickinson’s writing because her family home was situated on verdant land surrounded by lush orchards. From Osborne’s narrative we also learn that the wide varieties of fruits and vegetables available, along with the beauty of the changing seasons, all inspired Emily’s writings and her cooking.

One of my favorite breakfasts, is also one of Emily's, creamy breakfast “Strawberry Oatmeal.” The following poem is adjacent to the recipe included in the book.

"Forbidden fruit a flavor has
That lawful orchards mocks;
How luscious lies the pea within
The pod that Duty locks!”

Emily’s recipes for favorite breakfasts, afternoon teas, hearty meals, soups, breads, and sweets are all covered. We also learn that she was an especially fine bread maker, and won an award for her ‘Rye and Indian Loaf’ recipe.

This beautifully illustrated book contains historical information about Dickinson and her family; copies of her handwritten recipes; recipes formatted for the modern baker; poems or letters that influenced the listed recipes; and references on each of the recipes and writings.

This historical reference cookbook is available in both hardback and eBook editions thanks to the extensive research, analysis and lovely compilation by Aryln Osborne. For all Emily Dickinson fans, it's a must have.
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“The Emily Dickinson Cookbook – Recipes from Emily’s Table Alongside the Poems that Inspire Them” Author: Aryln Osborne Genre: Non-Fiction | Cooking | Poetry | Historical Publication Date: January 2022
Publisher: The Harvard Common Press, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group

With Sincerest Appreciation to NetGalley, Author Aryln Osborne, and The Harvard Common Press, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group, for Providing this Advance Reader’s Copy for Review.

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet, simple and wholesome, this cookbook is a look at nineteenth century American cookery through the lens of Emily Dickinson. 

Divided into six chapters the book covers breakfast, stocks/soups, breads, tea time snacks, suppers and sweets. The author is upfront that only a very small number of Dickinson's recipes actually exist, so some (or as it turns out most) of the fifty recipes included are the author's take on recipes Dickinson mentioned, or those that would have been popular at the time. They are in her words a 'metaphor' rather than an exact representation of Dickinson's recipes. The recipes are generally fairly simple and easy to follow so would be good for beginner cooks. There are a good variety of styles and give a sense both of what food meant to Dicksinon, and how families of her class would have eaten at the time.

Each recipe is introduced and paired with either a poem or a quote, providing a nice balance to Dickinson who would write poetry and recipes on the same paper. There is a nice, if simple, discussion of how Dickinson uses food and hunger symbolically in her work, and the author describes the inspiration for each recipe. Although out of the roughly four recipes that seem to be based on Dickinson's own recipes, most appear to have been modified or modernised and seem mostly 'inspired' rather than faithful records. However, as the author explains not all measurements, ingredients, or methods are available from Dickinson's papers. 

The book includes high quality photography and sweet illustrations which contribute to the feel of the book, and I appreciate that metric measurements and Celsius temperatures are included alongside imperial/Fahrenheit, which are a convenient touch. The introduction was only one and a half pages long and I would have loved a bit more of a history to complement the little notes at the start of each recipe, but it is short and sweet, and would make a lovely gift. It would be good for those who like Mrs Charles Darwin's Recipe Book. 
I can't wait to try the jasmine biscuits.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Emily Dickinson Cookbook includes recipes and poetry that inspired the finished dishes. It is a lesser known fact that Emily loved baking for her family and friends, even entering dishes in the country fair on occasion. The cookbook is divided into sections, which I list below with some of the standouts.

Breakfast and Brunches: Sheet Pan Sausage Breakfast; Glazed Crullers; Baked Berry Pecan French Toast

Tea Time at the Dickinsons: Cherry Scones; Rice Cakes

From the Stockpot: Winter Garden Vegetable Soup; Brothy Chicken Soup; Irish Stew

Poetic Suppers: Lemon Herb Chicken; Mushroom Pot Pie

Emily's Best Breads: Maggie's Irish Soda Bread; Corn Cakes; Gingerbread; Brown Bread

Cakes, Pies and other Sweet: Mrs. Dickinson's Custard Pie; Coconut Cake; Chocolate Caramels; Chocolate Mousse

The cookbook itself is brightly colored and inspiring, including great photographs and story about the Dickinsons. Bringing the acclaimed poetess to life, The Emily Dickinson Cookbook includes details about her personal existence that might not be common knowledge.

The only issue I had with the cookbook was that the author updated the recipes to more modern cooking practices and ingredients. Substitutions with shortcut ingredients like frozen hash brown potatoes were not needed, weakening what was a very strong cookbook with a good set of recipes. Overall, I really enjoyed this look at food through Emily Dickinson's eyes and would recommend this cookbook

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of The Emily Dickinson Cookbook by NetGalley and the publisher, Harvard Common Press. The decision to read and review this cookbook was entirely my own.

[Michelle Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily Dickinson famously lowered many of the treats she loved to bake to her neighborhood’s children. She was caring, but had social anxiety and this was a way she was able to socialize. I love this image because it speaks to my soul – I have horrible social anxiety that has worsened as I’ve gotten older; but I like the idea of having friends. One of Dickinson’s solutions? Bake a lot and share.

This cookbook, therefore, was screaming my name, also because I really, really love trying vintage recipes. The cookbook is gorgeous – beautifully laid out, happy colors, excellent graphics, with details about Dickinson’s life (fun fact – her father refused to eat bread that his daughter didn’t bake), photos of her home and kitchen, and images of some of Emily’s recipes, in her own writing.

I was especially excited to see chapter 5, Emily’s Best Breads, and chapter 6, Cakes, Pies and Other Sweet Things and can’t wait to make ED’s Coconut Cake and Cinnamon Doughnuts, as well as the Maple Sugar Loaf Cake, among many, many others.

Fans won’t want to miss this; it’s a really great cookbook.

Vegan note – many of the recipes here are animal based. Looking at the ingredients, I feel that many (not all) of the recipes could be veganized, without overmuch effort.

eARC kindly provided by Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press and NetGalley. Opinions shared are my own.

[Karen Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Dickinson, considered one of the greatest poets of all time, was a pro in the kitchen, and according to Arlyn Osborne, author of The Emily Dickinson Cookbook: Recipes from Emily's Table Alongside the Poems That Inspire Them, wrote poems on food wrappers and recipes in her poetry book. She was known as an accomplished cook and won prizes in baking contests.

The cookbook includes recipes inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poems; some seem typical of the seventeenth century, when Emily Dickinson was alive, and some seem to be modernized. Most are recipes that will appeal to everyone who cooks, as well as anyone who eats. The fact that Osborne has done a lot of research on Emily Dickinson and has paired her poems with tempting recipes shows some real imagination, and makes for not only good recipes to make, but also good read. This is a good one to curl up in a corner and just enjoy the poems and prose. It also includes delightful illustrations, as well as beautiful photographs of some of the dishes.

The recipes are written in the traditional manner and are easy to follow. None are particularly difficult or time consuming, and most have minimal ingredients. They are definitely doable for almost everyone.
All told, this is a delightful cookbook and is especially fun for those who love literature and classic poetry. It’s also full of good recipes.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

[joyce w. laudon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many of us think of Emily Dickinson as the author of beautiful and, at times, enigmatic poems. I have rarely thought about her domestic life or her cooking skills but, of course, given her times and world, it makes sense that Emily spent time in the kitchen.

This beautiful book opens up Dickinson’s world to the modern reader. Here is a collection of (updated) recipes that give a sense of what Emily cooked and baked.

Following an interesting introduction, the book is divided into six chapters. These include Breakfasts and Brunches; Tea Time at the Dickinsons; From the Stockpot; Poetic Suppers; Emily’s Best Breads; and Cakes, Pies, and Other Sweet Things. A sample recipe from each section includes Baked Berry Pecan French Toast, Cherry Scones, Mushroom Pot pie, Little Dinner Rolls and Federal Cake. Each recipe begins with an interesting fact about this most interesting poet. There are also poems to read.

Interspersed with the recipes are many photos. The food looks very appealing.

This book would make an excellent gift for a Dickinson lover, including yourself!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this lovely book. All opinions are my own.

[Lori Alden Holuta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm one of those people that reads cookbooks for fun. Yes, I also cook from them but they are delightful entertainment even when I'm not in the kitchen. I'm also a literary sort by nature and love the classics. Imagine my delight when I found The Emily Dickinson cookbook!

The pages of this cookbook are sweet and airy, light and gentle, filled with recipes of course, but there's more. Emily's poetry is deftly paired with harmonizing recipes. The author also provides thoughts and interpretations, as well as anecdotes about Emily's life.

The assortment of recipes is eclectic and charming. There's Honey Lemonade, Sticky Baked Peaches, Pumpkin Corn Chowder, and Jasmine Tea Biscuits, to list just a few. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all well-represented, and of course suitable recipes for teas and desserts are plentiful.

If ever a cookbook made a good excuse to curl up in a pillow nest with a cup of tea, this would be the one. I'm hoping it sparks a trend of literary cookbooks!

My thanks to author Arlyn Osborne, Quarto Publishing Group, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

[K.W. Penndorf Much Ado About Writing · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a fan of Emily Dickinson, this book is a must. If you're a fan of savory homecooked meals, this book is a double must. Food historian Arlyn Osborne does an amazing job providing simple to create dishes with recipes inspired by those mentioned in Emily's poems. The book is laid out with facts about the poet's life, samplings of her poems to accompany each recipe, as well as beautifully framed pictures of the food you'll be cooking or baking which are sure to impress your guests. I'm always looking for ways to connect to a book, and this one does not disappoint. I appreciated the lavish research Arlyn Osborne conducted which is evident in her writings about Emily's world some 150 years ago. It's inspiring to think that we can step into the past by ways of recipes, getting to know a bit about how life, at least at the dining table, must have been. And I especially appreciate this cookbook being written for a modern audience with 21st Century ingredients. Whether you're a novice cook or a starred chef, The Emily Dickinson Cookbook is sure to please! Thank you NetGalley and Harvard Common Press for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

[Zf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful book of 19th century fares. This book is a feeling. If you are looking for recipes Emily Dickinson might have prepared or enjoyed and you want to put some together for friends and family in a themed dinner, this is the perfect book. If you consider yourself a literary and culinary avid fan of Dickinson's wanting to connect with her through her own recipes, this book is closer to fiction and might disappoint. A handful of the recipes, mainly the desserts, are actual recipes of hers but even those have been adapted to modern day tastes and techniques. Most of the recipes are an imagined recreation of Dickinson's time conjured through her poems, letters, biography, and photographs. There are enough recipes that are either vegetarian or can easily be amended that way. I see this book as a good fit for someone who loves to cook, loves the 19th century, loves poetry, and only vaguely knows of Emily Dickinson.

[Haley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautifully designed cookbooks I have ever read. There are flowers and Victorian script everywhere and the best part Emily Dickinson's poems to accompany some of the recipes. The foreword was fairly enjoyable especially since I found out that Dickinson was also an avid baker. I love learning these tidbits about classic authors because it makes them into more of a person instead of just a figurehead. While the prize of these cookbook is the breads and desserts I for one am looking forward to making Pumpkin Corn Chowder. It's just a combination I never thought of trying and is perfect for the cool weather my part of the country is experiencing right now. I think this is a must for Dickinson fans if only to appreciate one of the many things she loved to do other than writing.

I got this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[allie_rambles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’d like to thank NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press to the chance to review this cookbook.

Not only is this cookbook gorgeous but it feels like poetry come to life.
If you’re a fan of Emily Dickinson this is a must have for you. And if you’re not this is also a great addition for the recipes themselves.
Osborne does an amazing job incorporating Dickinson’s lyrical poetry with the recipes it’s truly a work of art. The design and structure of the book is so lovely, the colors the beautiful photography just stunning. The recipes themselves are easy to follow and there’s a wide range it has something for everyone!
I can’t wait to get my physical copy in the mail! I’ll be trying the out for sure.

[Danielle D · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a fan of Emily Dickenson and her work, this is a great cookbook to pick up. I loved that the cookbook was sprinkled with poems, recipes and anecdotes. The illustrations are wonderful and the recipes are quite accessible with easy to acquire ingredients. My husband is looking forward to the Coconut Cookies and Mrs. Dickinson’s Custard Pie.

I will absolutely be buying a couple of these to give as gifts to my friends who are Emily Dickinson fans!

I want to thank NetGalley, Arlyn Osborne and Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Pres for the e-ARC of this cookbook. Opinions expressed in this review are honest, my own and left voluntarily.

[(a)lyss(a) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'll admit a lot of my expectations were shaped by the new Dickinson TV show. The Emily portrayed in this cook book doesn't really align with the Emily we see in the show which is based heavily on Emily's life.

The recipes included in this book are interesting. Most aren't time intensive, which is nice. There are also some nice pictures in the recipe book align side pictures or quotes of Emily's poems.

The recipes include things like breads, desserts, and tea time snacks.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
This cookbook contains recipes that were created or used by Emily Dickinson. Throughout the recipes, there are pictures of her original writings, her home, and sections about her. The recipes are introduced with Dickinson's poems and include photographs of the finished dish. The recipes are easy to make and look tasty. The included history about Dickinson is interesting and adds to the book.
This is a great cookbook for anyone who likes Emily Dickinson or historical recipes.

[Eadie Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading cookbooks and if I find a great recipe all the more better. The book is a cookbook plus has poems and anecdotes based on the recipe and articles about her life. It’s a perfect gift for someone who loves Emily Dickinson. Some of the recipes I would like to try are: Baked Berry Pecan French Toast, Ham and Cucumber Tea sandwiches, and Pumpkin Corn Chowder. I would like to thank NetGalley and Quarto publishing for a copy for an honest review.

[Linda Rowlett · Rating 3 out of 5]

The recipes in this book were mostly not actual recipes cooked by the poet. The narrative included with each recipe was often interesting, although I think the author relied too much on the television show Dickinson which often strayed far from the facts of the poet’s life.

Note: I quit watching the show after the second episode of Series 2.

[Annarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily Dickinson, poetry and recipes. I loved this book and I'm curious to try the recipes, they are easy to follow.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC of The Emily Dickinson Cookbook by, Arlyn Osborne. This is a great book for fans of Emily Dickinson. It has lovely recipes, cinnamon donuts, breads, strawberry oatmeal, and Jasmine tea biscuits. Poems are alongside the recipes. This is a small cookbook though.

[Joni Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much more than a cookbook. I have always loved Emily Dickinson but after reading this I realize I didn’t know so much about her life. This book paired her recipes (or based on her recipes), her poetry, and history of her life. I loved this so much and I love Emily Dickinson even more now.

[Melanie]

This is a cute guide to dishes inspired by Emily Dickinson's work. The cookbook includes simple recipes on a minimalistic background alongside some of Emily's inspiring poems. It's a short, sweet and simple guide and it should be fun to work on these recipes.