The Jane Austen Recipe Book : Picnics, Feasts and Afternoon Teas Inspired by Jane Austen

Published 09/10/2025 | Hardback,
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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 splendour of the Regency period with food and drink perfect for every occasion – from breakfasts and dinners to picnics, luncheons and puddings.

· 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.