Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from Bryony

In Denise M. Baran-Unland’s young adult vampire novel, Bryony, seventeen-year-old Melissa Marchellis trades her blood with a Victorian vampire for a trip back into time as his wife, Bryony. Yet, as Melissa zig-zags between 1975 and the late 1890’s, she encounters plenty of food. These range from the familiar dishes that grace her family’s dinner and holiday tables to unfamiliar Victorian fare: beef tongue, stuffed pigeons, and boiled calves head. The recipes included in this collection reflect the culture of both time periods to give the reader an insight into the world of Bryony. Whether you read this cookbook to enhance the story’s enjoyment or for menu ideas, may you thoroughly delight in each bite and nibble.