VICTORIAN RECIPES WITH A SIDE OF SCANDAL IBD

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Victorian Recipes with a Side of Scandaláby award-winning author Sherry Monahan invites you to savor a taste of history while uncovering the extraordinary life of Ethel Barry, a Victorian socialite whose journey was anything but conventional.Born into the rigid expectations of a proper Victorian household, Ethel was groomed to marry well, manage a household, and uphold the eraâÇÖs stringent social norms. But life had other plans. When a transatlantic move brought her to America-and into a marriage that fell far short of her gilded expectations-Ethel sought solace and empowerment in the unlikeliest of places: the kitchen.Despite a privileged upbringing that left her untrained in the culinary arts, Ethel embraced cooking with passion and determination. Through over seventy-five authentic Victorian-era recipes, Monahan recreates the flavors of EthelâÇÖs time, weaving them into a compelling narrative of creativity, adaptation, and quiet defiance.Yet, this isnâÇÖt just a cookbook-itâÇÖs a tale steeped in scandal and rebellion. From clandestine skinny-dipping escapades to a sensational divorce that made national headlines with its shocking accusations, EthelâÇÖs life defied the conventions of her day at every turn.Victorian Recipes with a Side of Scandalámasterfully blends mouthwatering recipes with the captivating story of a woman who challenged societal norms and forged a path all her own. Step into EthelâÇÖs world, where every dish tells a story, and every chapter serves up a taste of tenacity, rebellion, and rich history.