The Redwall Cookbook is a cooking accessory to the Redwall series. Or have the students read it aloud, passing the book to the next student after each page.9780399237911 Accessories & Books related to the Redwall series, by Brian Jacques Redwall Calendar 1995

The book takes place a short time after Redwall and features Matthias, Cornflower, Abbot Alf, Ambrose Spike, Basil Stag Hare, and other Redwall characters in a short, rhyming story with Jacques’ characteristic humor and a surprise ending. If the students like the idea, allow them to dress up or choose a Redwall animal species to impersonate at your Redwall feast.Ĭonsider reading the illustrated short story A Great Redwall Feast by Brian Jacques at your feast.

Books you might consider as supplements for this topic include: Various historical-based resources can be used to supplement a study of Medieval food and feasts. Remember that the Redwallers are all vegetarians (except for fish) of course!Īdditional Ideas: Consider discussing the topic of Medieval feasts with the students. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and nuts are also easy to bring and fit in the Redwall spirit. If the students are old enough, you may consider assigning a particular dish to each student to prepare and bring to the feast. Various unofficial Redwall recipes can also be found on the Internet:Īdditional cookbooks will have recipes for other quintessential British treats such as scones, pudding, and tarts. T here is an official Redwall Cookbook, which can be easily attained through most public library systems or purchased from Amazon or the Official Redwall Site. It contains classic Redwall recipes from the series such as Moles’ Deeper ‘n’ Ever Turnip ‘n’ Tater ‘n’ Beetroot Pie and Otters’ Shrimp and Hotroot soup. Throughout the book, the characters enjoy other snacks such as nutbread (p. Author Brian Jacques describes a lot of what they eat and drink at that feast, including raspberry cordial, apple and mint ice cream, candied chestnuts, apple and carrot chews, and of course Grayling a la Redwall. At the beginning of Redwall, the Redwallers have a big feast to celebrate Abbot Mortimer’s Golden Jubilee. Consider having a Redwall feast as a class activity to complement reading the novel.įeasting and food are a big part of the Redwall legendarium.