Land of Milk and Honey: The Roundup

Well, we had a good variety of dishes inspired by this strange, dystopian novel.  As well as some strong likes and dislikes!  Here they are, in order of posting.  Please visit all the links for the full stories, and leave comments on them.

First off, and really outstanding I must say, was Amy, of Amy's Cooking Adventures, with her Mirror Glazed Galaxy Cake.  Just beautiful, and so appropriate for the book.

She said, in brief, "Yeah…even though I’m usually all for dystopian stories, this one did not do it for me. It was bizarro land.

Next in was Debra of Eliot's Eats who brought a Green Juice Smoothie to the table, celebrating all the green that the damaged planet was missing.  She really enjoyed the novel, saying "I thought this was one of the best books I have read in a while. I could not put it down."

Next, Marge of The Intrepid Reader and Baker made us a dessert, Japanese Strawberry Shortcake.  Sounds good to me!  She noted that, "It's fair to say I didn't love this book, and I was glad when it was done, but sometimes that is what being in a book club is about right? You read the selection knowing that it might not be the kind of book that you would normally read."  Yes truly, we sometimes do get stretched!

Then Simona of Briciole, arrived bringing us a serving of Radicchio with Red Grapes, "a little bitter and a little sweet" and the contrast in taste and color seems quite appealing.  She had mixed thoughts about the novel, and mentioned "Readers who enjoy dystopian stories may agree with the praises bestowed upon this one." 

I, Claudia Honey From Rock, came in last, just under the wire, with a meal based on the "the years-old fish and bioengineered flour" mentioned in the Publisher's Weekly review in the introduction post. Ventresca Tuna in a Bechamel Sauce with Brazilian Cheese rolls made from tapioca and breadfruit flours. The curly kale would not have been available to the rest of the planet however. Or probably the Béchamel sauce with its butter and milk.  I was among the group who didn't really enjoy the book.  

I hope no one got left out.  If so, let me know.  Now we're on to our next selection, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, a memoir by Ina Garten, and hosted by Debra of Eliot's Eats.