Who but Roald Dahl could think up such mouthwatering and deliciously disgusting foods as Lickable Wallpaper, Stink Bugs Eggs, and Eatable Pillows? Now theres a practical guide to making these and other delicacies featured in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,James and the Giant Peach, and Dahl's other books, with easy, step-by-step recipes that range from the delectable to the truly revolting. Quentin Blake's illustrations combine with full-color photographs of the luscious results to perfectly capture Roald Dahls wicked sense of fun. "Deliciously playful.Dahl, one suspects, would have been tickled." -- Publishers Weekly The late Roald Dahl was one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Quentin Blake has illustrated more than a dozen books by Roald Dahl.
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Feeling hungry? How about some Snozzcumbers for a snack, or a Fresh Mudburger for dinner? Or perhaps you're in the mood for Stink Bugs' Eggs. Fans of Roald Dahl will recognize his peculiar culinary inventions from his many books--now, these dubious delights are collected all together in Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes, a compendium of dishes that sound worse than they really are. Stink Bug Eggs, for example, are really deviled eggs with some food coloring and a special, added ingredient (parmesan cheese or asafetida) to make them particularly aromatic. Mr. Twit's Beard Food consists of mashed potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, and cocktail franks cunningly arranged. Each recipe is simple to make, many are delightfully disgusting to contemplate, but all are easy on the palate. Roald Dahl himself would have been delighted to eat these ravishingly revolting recipes.
From Publishers Weekly
Hungry? Perhaps a serving of "Scrambled Dregs" or "Hair Toffee to Make Hair Grow on Bald Men" will hit the spot. Recipes for these and the additional delicacies mentioned in the late Roald Dahl's (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) work are hereby adapted for the home kitchen, thanks to the author's widow. Dahl, one suspects, would have been tickled: the offerings are heavily weighted on the side of sweets, and the order of presentation defies adult logic. True to the book's title, there are some recipes of questionable kid appeal (the green pea soup from The Witches; or cod, scallions and spices spread on bread and fried, identified as "Mosquitoes' Toes and Wampfish Roes Most Delicately Fried"). The graphics, meanwhile, are deliciously playful: Blake's inimitable, droll drawings interact cleverly with Baldwin's food photography. For example, cartoony characters clad in pajamas snooze on a silhouetted photo of "Eatable Marshmallow Pillows." Despite the child-oriented tone, a number of recipes require adult participation by virtue of cursory directions or tricky maneuvers (e.g., ensuring that mixtures boil to specific temperatures). All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor of a job that would take him to"a wonderful faraway place. In 1933 he joined the Shell Company, which sent him to Mombasa in East Africa. When World War II began in 1939 he became a fighter pilot and in 1942 was made assistant air attaché in Washington, where he started to write short stories. His first major success as a writer for children was in 1964. Thereafter his children's books brought him increasing popularity, and when he died children mourned the world over, particularly in Britain where he had lived for many years.The BFG is dedicated to the memory of Roald Dahls eldest daughter, Olivia, who died from measles when she was seven - the same age at which his sister had died (fron appendicitis) over forty years before. Quentin Blake, the first Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Anita Bath
Format:Paperback
A total blast. My friends loved the candy coated pencils best. Great for sucking during class. A fun book. With easy to follow instructions. Even my 9 year old sister loves it. YUMMY!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
If I could give this book 6 stars, I would! I love all the things in here and they all taste very good, especially the stickjaw for talkative parents!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Nick
Format:Hardcover
Roald Dahl, the famous story teller. Who hasn't read his all time classic: "Charlie and the Choclate Factory" and its follow up "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator" and drool over the many different types of candy featured in these books? From Hot Ice Cream You Can Eat On Cold Days, Candy Pencils You Can Eat In Class and Marshmallow Pillows, this book features all the wonderful treats that were described in Roald Dahl's books.
Over fifteen different recipes, this books teaches you how to make these wonderful dishes. Step by step, making these treats couldn't be easier !
Illustrated by Quentin Blake with his lively pictures, once you have made the foodstuff, sit back, relax and enjoy the treats with your favourite Roald Dahl book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
My little friend loves this book. It came in excellent shape and he asks for it on a regular basis.
Published 14 days ago by ruth madden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book
This is an imaginative and fun book! It's great for fostering cooking abilities in children. Plus the illustrations are delightful.
Published 15 days ago by Kimberly Hammack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun For The Family
If you are looking to have fun and a whole lot of chaotic mess with your family then this is the book for you.
Published 15 days ago by Swimfan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Decent, But Not Awesome
I bought this to donate to a local elementary school. The students who have checked it out, tested the recipes and then discussed it with me say the recipes are rather challenging... Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Neubert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
The book came super fast and is in really good shape. The coolest cook book in a really long time
Published 4 months ago by matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mucky food? What's not to love.
There are a lot of food references in Roald Dahl books, and this incorporates a lot of them in totally edible creations. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. Branch
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Cookbook that makes cooking and reading fun.
Pairing great recipes you prepare with your kids along with Roald Dahl's best children's books will instill love for two of life's greatest pleasures: good food and good books.
Published 6 months ago by Meg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Found It!!!
I remembered this book from when I was a first grader. I don't know what happened to my copy but I'm now a grown woman and I want a new copy! Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great but Complex
This book is full of great recipes and funny ideas that every Roald Dahl fan will love.
Unfortunately, some recipes are quite complex and contain weird ingredients.
Unfortunately, some recipes are quite complex and contain weird ingredients.
Published 18 months ago by Ofeb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy and fun recipes.
If you love Roald Dahl and cooking, then you'll love this book. It's fun, easy, and silly. I hope to use it with my kids someday.
Published 24 months ago by Trudy Townsend
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