Karen Blixen and the Story Behind "Babette's Feast" e-bog

"Babette’s Feast" by Karen Blixen is one of the author's most popular stories. It is about a French master chef who spends all her winnings from the National Lottery on one meal and enchants a company of Puritans with her culinary skills.

Signe Wulff delves into the inspiration behind Babette's restaurant in Paris, examines the menu, and shows how Karen Blixen drew on her memories, her father’s writing, and the cultural history of gastronomy.

The book includes recipes for Babette's legendary four-course menu so readers can cook literature’s most famous meal at home.

Signe Wulff, born in 1979, is a food journalist with an MA in French and Modern Culture and Cultural Communication. She contributes to various Danish and international publications, sharing her expertise in gastronomy. She is also the author of "In the Kitchen with Karen Blixen," a book providing a unique culinary lens on Karen Blixen’s life and work.