This book is a mixture of anecdotes covering Roald Dahl's family, his childhood, and his happiness at home with Liccy, his wife, and their numerous children, grandchildren and friends. For this extensive family, there is no more enjoyable way of relaxing than sharing good food and wine. The meals they enjoy together round the old pine farmhouse table at Gipsey House are either fine examples of national dishes of their heritage - Norwegian, French, British, etc - or favourite recipes that have delighted three generations of discerning eaters. Many recipes have acquired a particular significance for the Dahl family over the years, and these are introduced with reminiscenses rich in nostalgia and humour. The recipes are for all occasions, covering family birthday parties, Christmas and Easter celebrations, Roald's passion for chocolate, onions and wine, his enthusiasm for gambling and gardening and finally, a Dahl-style chapter: "Hangman's Suppers" - contributed by Francis Bacon, P.D. James, John Le Carre, Peter Ustinov and others.
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Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. His books continue to be bestsellers, despite his death in 1990, and total UK sales are 55 million worldwide! Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators and it's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations.
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By Nicola C
Format:Paperback
I have loads of cookery books and bought this for an enjoyable read. I had bought a copy for my sister possibly 20 years ago and just got a copy myself this year. It's a wonderful book. The recipes are eclectic and inspiring but the best bit is that glimpse into the Dahl Household. How many of us have longed to have a Roald Dahl style granddad after growing up on his stories? I have read snippets out to my kids a adapted various of the recipes. Just a peach of a book. Thank you Roald for everything.
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Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic book with lovely photos, drawings, and little side-notes. I thoroughly enjoyed it not only for its excellent recipes but also for its amazing ability to hold my interest!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book in Montreal five years or so ago. Although I'm sure one can buy it elsewhere I haven't seen it in a book store since. Which is very strange. Because Roald Dahl is so enduringly popular and because this book is so very good. The book comprises a colorful cast of characters and a highly eclectic line-up of recipes. It is gently and warmly written and infused with lots of good feeling. Some, perhaps most, of the recipes are either a). far too challenging for unambitious cooks (such as me) or b). inedible - but there are gems here too. And there is also Marwood Yeatman who I am delighted to find is about publish a book of his own. Enough. This book is a treasure trove of lovely stuff and it deserves more readers. Buy.
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Lovely book
I bought this a s a present for my son-in-law who loves Roald Dahl and liked it so much I had to buy one for myself too! Beautiful book for Roald Dahl afficiandos.
Published 1 month ago by Bridget
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Nostalgic.....
Well, its a lovely presented book with hints of Roald Dahl's book illustration handy-work that is so familiar. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alex Mathieson
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Amazing book
This is not just a book for lovers of Roald dahl it is an amazing and fascinating cookbook as well. And not just for kids - bought it for my sisters son (10) and liked it so much... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jim55
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Roald Dahl's cookbook
I had this book in hardback many moons ago and I lent it to someone(never again).I thought about it many times over the years and it was not until Sophia Dahl had a series that I... Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by J. S. Garner
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The other side of Roald Dahl
For lovers of both Roald Dahl and cooking this is a great book. The recipes are varied and given a history of who came up with them and why. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by H. Van Den Boogaard
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Well worth the wait....
As an avid Roald Dahl fan I was not dissapointed with this book, it's fabulous. It did seem very difficult to get hold of as it's no longer in print, however, my patience paid off... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by K. Morrison
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