Delicious recipes inspired by the most famous literary figure in the world

From patties and platters to trifles and tarts, food is a key player in Shakespeare's world. With unique recipes from The Globe archives and new ideas inspired by the bard, Much Ado About Cooking is a sumptuous celebration of dishes that capture both the spirit of Shakespeare's literary work and life in the Elizabethan era.

Including recipes such as gingerbread, Georgian sweetmeats, spiced beef and saffron buns, this beautiful cookbook features moreish food photography alongside stunning woodcut illustrations, quotes from the plays and fascinating literary facts, so you can feast like an Elizabethan and dine like it's 1599.