I am hereby announcing a new edition of Novel Food, a culinary/literary event with a long history, going back to the fall of 2007. I am a bookworm and therefore this event is close to my heart as it brings together two of my passions.
Every edition of Novel Food is a little voyage of literary discovery and also a delightful banquet made up of the literary-inspired dishes contributed by the event's participants.
I hope you will join the party. I am looking forward to learning about a published literary work (a novel, novella, short story, memoir, bio, poem, etc.) that provided you with culinary inspiration.
Here are the simple rules for participating in Novel Food:
- Prepare a dish of your choosing that has a connection to a published literary work (novel, novella, short story, memoir, bio, poem) you've read.
- Publish a post about it on your blog between now and the end of Monday October 6, 2014 (midnight, Pacific Time), referencing the Novel Food event. Include a link to this announcement. If you wish, you can use the Novel Food logo.
- Link your post by using the linky tool at the bottom OR send an e-mail to simosite AT mac DOT com and include your name, blog name and blog address, and a permanent link to your post. Please, include the words "Novel Food" in the email subject, so I can more easily retrieve the message in my inbox.
- Non-English submissions are fine. If possible, include an introduction in English.
If you don't have a blog, send me an email telling us about the dish, the literary work that inspired it, and, if you have it, a picture of what you made: I will add it to the roundup as well.
Note #1: If you send me an email and don't receive an answer to it within two days, please contact me again: sometimes email messages get lost in cyberspace. Or leave a comment on this post.
Note #2: If you follow this link, you will be able to browse the roundup of all previous editions.
Note #3: I am also a co-host of Cook the Books Club, where we also read and cook. While the rules for participating in the Club (see here) are different from the rules for Novel Food, posts for the Club can also be submitted to Novel Food.
Hmmm… as you may know, I never participate in contest, -paloozas and any of these virtual social events—not snobbery, just lack of time!—but as a fellow bookworm this one sounds too intriguing to pass up.
Your participation would be an honor, Frank — though I totally understand the time crunch situation. Ever since starting this event I have become more conscious of the use of food in narrative (both fiction and non-fiction) and poetry, which is interesting.
I forgot to leave a comment Simona. I am managing to get an entry in before leaving for a business trip next weekend. Civil-war era johnnycakes for “I Shall be Near To You”–a historical novel I really enjoyed. Thanks for hosting! 😉
Thank you so much, Deb, for your contribution. I had received the notice from inlinkz, so all is well. Safe travels.
Yay! Thanks for the headsup–somehow September disappeared… fortunately, I just finished a book and immediately made food to go with it, thinking that Novel Food is just around the corner!
Great! Looking forward to reading your post, Ruhama.
When you hosted Black & White Wednesday, I found out about this link-up and HAD to participate! I actually take notes on what the characters in books are eating…
So glad you found out about the event, Lauren. Thank you so much for your contribution. Poldark brings me back in time.
Oh, what a great idea, Simona – have just discovered this via Sweet Almond Tree blog – I love to read and I love food and cooking and often read about food and cooking – so hopefully I will get inspiration and be able to participate in the next event!
Hi Rachel and thanks for your comment. It will be lovely to have you join the next edition of Novel Food. I will announce the spring edition right after Valentine’s Day.