The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Cauldron Cakes To Knickerbocker Glory--More Than 150 Magical Recipes For Wizards And Non-Wizards Alike (2010)
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I didn't particularly like the book, but Bucholz got on my bad side pretty early on with her instructions for tea. You're supposed to put the leaves in the pot before you pour the water in--otherwise they don't bloom and steep properly and you end up with a muddier, milder flavour. She instructs you to pour in the water and dump the leaves on top, which is not good tea-making technique. My other primary quibble with the book was that the author was uneven in her application of British language and used Americanisms in odd places. For example, she used "lemon pop" instead of "lemon ice" and "French fries" instead of "chips." She did remember to use "biscuit" instead of "cookie," though. She also used "real" instead of "really" at one point (which may have been a typo, but it still irritated my inner ESL teacher). I could see myself maybe using a few of the recipes from this book, but I think I'd be better off using an actual British cookery book, or simply checking out websites with British recipes. It's called the "Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook" and it definitely reads that way. There were typos in recipe titles, the writing style for the trivia boxes and the paragraphs before the recipes was so-so, and the e-book version, which was the one I read, needed more tech editing. Tosh and I made a deal that we would each find a recipe and learn how to make whatever it is.***Okay, that's not going to happen. I'm not much of a cook, but the recipes here didn't really appeal to me very much (I won't ever be cooking a rack of lamb, I don't think), and the Potter fan wasn't all that impressed either, since the references to the text were kind of fleeting. And I really don't get the organization. The sections weren't straightforward by type of food. Perhaps I just didn't get it.Library copy
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Tosh and I made a deal that we would each find a recipe and learn how to make whatever it is.***Okay, that's not going to happen. I'm not much of a cook, but the recipes here didn't really appeal to me very much (I won't ever be cooking a rack of lamb, I don't think), and the Potter fan wasn't all that impressed either, since the references to the text were kind of fleeting. And I really don't get the organization. The sections weren't straightforward by type of food. Perhaps I just didn't get it.Library copy
—Siani
This is great! Since I am a big Harry Potter fan of the books, movies, butterbeer and the theme park I just had to have this too. There are several recipes I can't wait to try. My friends and I are planing a Harry Potter themed party and will be making some of these treats while indulging in other Harry Potter activities. I also like the hints given before starting to cook because it lets my nerves ease some. The reference to Harry Potter made me smile during the history parts.
—liezl
I haven't exactly "read" it as looked through it. Everything looks so good!
—lexi
