{"product_id":"lobscouse-and-spotted-dog-which-its-a-gastronomic-companion-to-the-aubrey-maturin-novels","title":"Lobscouse and Spotted Dog: Which It's a Gastronomic Companion to the Aubrey\/Maturin Novels","description":"\"A scholarly (though often hilarious) triumph of culinary anthropology.\"―Washington Post Celebrate the joys of Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey\/Maturin series with this delightful cookbook, full of the food and drink that so often complement Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin's travels. Collected here are authentic and practical recipes for such eighteenth- and early-nineteenth- century dishes as Burgoo, Drowned Baby, Sea-Pie, Solomongundy, Jam Roly-Poly, Toasted Cheese, Sucking Pig, Treacle-Dowdy, and, of course, Spotted Dog. Also included are historical notes on the origins of the dishes as well as sections on the preparing of roasts, puddings, and raised pies.\"[A] splendid cookbook...graced with erudite bits of naval and gastronomical history....Deftly researched and written in prose nearly as funny as O'Brian's own.\"―Publishers Weekly \"A thoroughly readable cookbook, as well as a useful appendix to a great series of novels and a newly opened window into a time now nearly 200 years gone.\"―San Jose Mercury News Illustrated\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0393320944\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0393320944.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Anne Chotzinoff Grossman|Lisa Grossman Thomas|Patrick O'Brian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743915900989,"sku":"BVV.0393320944.G","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0393320944-0.jpg?v=1790806198","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/lobscouse-and-spotted-dog-which-its-a-gastronomic-companion-to-the-aubrey-maturin-novels","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}