Miss Potter's Jolly Repasts: Fresh, Fanciful Recipes Inspired by Peter Rabbit & the World of Beatrix Potter

Miss Potter's Jolly Repasts: A Cookbook Inspired by Beatrix Potter's Wonderful World

Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter with Miss Potter's Jolly Repasts, a delightful cookbook featuring over 80 scrumptious recipes inspired by her beloved tales. This beautifully crafted collection is perfect for anyone who cherishes the whimsical stories of Peter Rabbit and friends. Each recipe captures the essence of the charming characters and pastoral settings that have captivated readers for generations.

With scores of full-color photographs and charming watercolor illustration, this cookbook invites you to bring the magic of Beatrix Potter's world into your kitchen. From hearty meals inspired by the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher, Mr. Tod, Benjamin Bunny and more to sweet and savory treats reminiscent of the cozy garden picnics, expeditions and adventures so singular to Potter's beloved work, this collection is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ideal for literary enthusiasts and aspiring chefs alike, this unique volume offers a blend of culinary creativity and literary charm.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect book-inspired gift for a fellow Beatrix Potter fan, or simply want to indulge in literature-inspired cooking, this literary cookbook is a delightful addition to any kitchen. Each recipe is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, making it perfect for family gatherings, cozy brunches, or special occasions--or for book club snacks and sips.

• More than 225 pages of recipes, photographs and illustrations
• Original Beatrix Potter art throughout
• Passages and quotes from Beatrix Potter's beloved tales
• Traditional and modern fare, from currant buns and onion soup to matcha cookies and chia pudding
• All recipes lovingly tested
• Conversion table for measurements

About the Author

Ursula Bielski is a longtime and Chicago historian and author and past recipient of a Chicago Public Library Foundation award for significant contributions to Chicago's literary culture. Of Polish and German-American descent, she's been cooking with her family from a young age, learning from her grandmother, mom and aunts, as well as from from her uncle, a baker trained in the American Navy during the Second World War. Like millions the world over, Bielski became enchanted by the tales of Beatrix Potter as a child. After her father's death in 1986, she helped her mom recover by bringing books home for her to read. Her mom went on to become a collector not only of books but of literary cookbooks. Several years before her death in 2018, Bielski's mom lost her eyesight to macular degeneration. Though she could no longer read the Tales of Beatrix Potter, she began to compose new stories in her head, featuring the characters from Potter's tales. Inspired by her mother's love of Peter Rabbit and friends--and her extensive collection of literary-inspired cookbooks--, Bielski compiled this collection of recipes from family favorites and her own original takes on classic and contemporary English and American fare, all inspired by the adventures and misadventures of Potter's beloved characters.