Raise your coupe and step into the delicious world of The Great Gatsby with this ineffably entertaining edition of the complete novel, featuring food and drink recipes throughout.
For every devotee of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American classic, this very special edition of The Great Gatsby is an absolute must-have. Inside, readers will discover 15 recipes inspired by the meals and libations enjoyed by the novel's beloved characters.
Tucked craftily within the pages of the full-length novel are removable cards with food and drink recipes inspired by the story—from indulgent cocktails to enticing appetizers to languorous sweets—so you can truly experience the decadent world of Gatsby:
- Sip on Daisy's Julep while curled in an armchair, puzzling over Gatsby’s paradoxical motives.
- Serve Deviled Eggs, Two Ways (an East Egg and a West Egg, of course) at your book club discussion.
- Whip up the Petite Pastry Pigs and Harlequin Salad to fuel your flapper fetes.
- Learn to make a glorious Champagne tower to impress your guests.
So, let this volume inspire you to beat on, with whisk and spoon, and be borne back ceaselessly—and delightfully—into the past for an utterly unique literary and culinary experience. This luxe package combines the full-length novel with fifteen beautifully illustrated recipe cards, creating an all-in-one gift for anyone who loves The Great Gatsby book or movie. This collection of themed recipes paired with the full text makes it easy to immerse yourself in the world of The Great Gatsby, one of the most celebrated novels of all time, in a whole new way.
These recipes are perfect for catering your next Gatsby-inspired party, New Year's Eve bash, or Roaring Twenties gathering. Easy and delicious, they’re also wonderful for crafting a delectable read-along for yourself or a group of literary-minded friends.
Hardcover, 158 pages, by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Cook the Book, measures 7.7 x 9.3 x 1.2 inches.