Category Archives: Food From Fiction

The Ambassador (Chicken & Sausage Gumbo)

Welcome to installment three of my short snippets of fiction here on Island Vittles! This one takes us in a bit of a different direction today, but rest assured it will all come together…I just haven’t quite figured out how yet.

This one introduces us to René. You’ll discover he’s not in the same time or place as Faith at this point…any ideas when or where he is?

I hope you enjoy it, as well as the Gumbo & Andouille recipes. Constructive feedback is always welcome. Please feel free to leave a comment below.

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At the Pass (Braised Short Ribs and Lemon-Olive Oil Mash)

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You were all so kind and had such nice things to say the last time that I’m back to post another installment in my tale about a chef, her life and her food. This little story actually takes place before Stinging Nettle Saag Paneer Pizza, and gives you an insight into what Faith is like in her element: a small, steamy restaurant kitchen.

I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment if you like…

Please note this story contains coarse language…as does every story to ever come out of a professional kitchen. ;)

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Stinging Nettle Saag Paneer Pizza

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It’s the start of something new here on IV! This is the first of a number (I hope) of short stories/vignettes that I have been writing about a chef, her life and her food. I’m not sure where these are going, but I’ve been driven to try my hand at fiction for several months now, and this is my first effort. I hope you like it, and I hope you take the chance to try making this delicious fusion pizza.

Fergus’s Chestnut Tarts from Dragonfly in Amber at Outlander Kitchen

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Outlander fans! What are you doing here?

Head on over to OutlanderKitchen.com to find my latest food from fiction recipe for Fergus’s Chestnut Tarts from Dragonfly in Amber. They’re seasonal, fictional, historical and delicious– all at the same time…

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More Food from Fiction at Outlander Kitchen

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You may have seen my Food from Fiction posts before. I’ve made dishes described in The Host and The Time Traveller’s Wife, but my most popular FFF posts are the Rolls with Pigeon & Truffle and Brianna’s Bridies, both inspired by the stories of Diana Gabaldon. There’s a reason Diana has a cadre of fiercely loyal fans — Jamie & Claire Fraser’s world is rich with adventure, history, deep love and food.

Yup, there’s a lot of food spread across those 7 volumes! Just thinking about Mrs. Bug’s apple fritters makes my mouth water…

So if you’ve ever asked yourself W.W.J.E. (What would Jamie eat?), then you need to come over to Outlander Kitchen for a visit right now! Pull a stool up to the table and have a seat — are you hungry? There’s a batch of Mrs. Fitz’s parritch on the stove and a bowl & spoon with your name on them.

We’re waiting…stop by for a chat, won’t you?

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