The Jane Austen Recipe Book Picnics, Feasts and Afternoon Teas Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen

The Jane Austen Recipe Book: Picnics, Feasts and Afternoon Teas Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen by Robert Tuesley Anderson is a culinary collection published by Octopus Publishing Group on January 6, 2026. This edition features 176 pages and is presented in English. The book offers over 70 recipes inspired by the feasting scenes in Jane Austen’s novels, allowing fans to recreate the flavors of the Regency era in their own kitchens.
Readers will discover a diverse array of dishes, from breakfast items like Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s Caraway and Raisin Breakfast Bread to dinner options such as Mansfield Wood Roast Pheasant. The book also includes notes and essays that provide insights into the context of Austen’s works and the culinary traditions of her time. With easy-to-follow recipes and beautiful illustrations, this collection serves as a delightful resource for those interested in cooking, entertaining, and exploring the themes of Jane Austen’s literature.
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with this culinary treasure trove of over 70 delicious recipes, along with notes and essays and beautiful line illustrations, perfect for Jane Austen fans.
The novels of Jane Austen are full of great feasting, from picnicking on Box Hill and strawberry picking at Donwell Abbey in Emma, to supper at the Netherfield Ball and Mrs. Bennet’s sumptuous family dinners in Pride and Prejudice. The Jane Austen Recipe Book takes inspiration from the celebrated author’s works and serves up over 70 of these delicious Regency era delights for you to recreate at home.
Explore a wide range of Austen-inspired recipes from Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s Caraway and Raisin Breakfast Bread to Elizabeth Martin’s Sausage Rolls, Mansfield Wood Roast Pheasant and Mr Woodhouse’s ‘All-Apple’ Tarts, this beautiful collection takes you through the day from breakfast to dinner, crafting fabulous foods to be enjoyed with friends around a well-laid table.
Featuring delicious, easy-to-follow recipes alongside fascinating insights into the world of Jane Austen’s novels and Regency era England, The Jane Austen Recipe Book makes a wonderful addition to the bookshelf of Austen fans and anyone with a keen interest in eighteenth and nineteenth century feasting.
· Featuring a wide variety of delicious foods inspired by the novels of Jane Austen, with clear steps to help you recreate them in your own kitchen.
· Indulge in the luxury and splendor of the Regency period with food and drink perfect for every occasion – from breakfasts and dinners to picnics, luncheons and desserts.
· Immerse yourself in Austen’s world with detailed notes and essays providing insight into the world of eighteenth century living and the works of Jane Austen.
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