The Witcher Official Cookbook

Introduction

You might not always notice the importance of food in pop culture products, but when culinary motifs are skillfully implemented in stories, they add much more than mere decoration. The finding, making, and eating of food provides relatable insight into a given world and its culture, and into the specific characters doing the finding, making, or eating. Thanks to this, universes gain layers, depth, and believability, promoting greater immersion among the audience. Culinary themes often serve as a backdrop to stories, setting the scene for plots to develop through dialogue and intrigue, or propelling the action forward through countless tavern quarrels and fight scenes during which characters use what s at hand in combat from cutlery, mugs, bowls, and bottles, to jars of preserve.

A large jar of cherry preserve, thought the Witcher. A jar of cherry preserve makes that noise when you throw it at somebody from a great height or with great force. He remembered it well. When he lived with Yennefer she would occasionally throw jars of preserve at him in anger. Jars she had received from clients. Yennefer had no idea how to make preserve her magic was fallible in that respect. Andrzej Sapkowski, Eternal Flame

In The Witcher stories whether written on the page and brought to life in the imagination or visualized on screen one encounters a familiar yet distorted world composed of various elements drawn from European folklore and culture. Slightly twisted versions of well-known fairy tales and legends, dropped into a fantasy setting, are a hallmark of The Witcher. These captivating reimaginings of classic stories we dimly remember from childhood form a rich background to the events and problems of the vivid, often morally ambiguous universe Geralt of Rivia explores.

In creating this book, we followed a similar path. Drawing guidance and inspiration from the books and games that have captivated us, we also looked to the folklore and customs of

Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka are the creators of Witcher Kitchen. Anita is an indie video game producer and designer, self-taught cook, and food hedonist who loves finding culinary elements in video games and conquering her kitchen with new, sometimes quirky, recipes. Karolina is a photographer and production designer, sensitive to the slightest detail, who is passionate about Polish folklore, handmade traditional decorations, and books.

If you ve watched the hit Netflix sword-and-sorcery series and found yourself eyeing the onscreen victuals thinking mmm, that looks yummy, here s the perfect gift for the chef in the family. Forbes
 
Sure to delight all RPG fans. Indulge in a comforting bowl of aromatic stew or succulent baked fruit sourced from the renowned White Orchard trees to chase away the chill; wrap up a challenging journey to Velen with a satisfying, traditional feast at the nearby tavern. IGN
 
A culinary tour of Geralt s world with over 80 recipes that show off the wide range of dining options available to Witchers and ordinary travelers . . . Oh, and remember toss a coin to your chef on your way out the door. Yahoo! Entertainment
 
A total joy. Each page contains fun little nods to Sapkowski s characters and stories, or to beloved locations from the video games (some of which you can actually visit to find the game-relevant foods) . . . a charming and essential addition for any Witcher fan s kitchen. With its highly detailed and thought-out recipes, it provides options to make savory meals themed to any region on the Continent. Winter Is Coming

The photographs in the book are almost a work of art unto themselves, showing just how good the food of The Witcher looks. So cook and eat your fill, friends. The Mary Sue

Not only is [The Witcher Official Cookbook] a treasure trove of recipes from the world of The Witcher, it s a glimpse back into the most iconic locations of the books and games through the lens of their food. The Fandomentals