Welcome to The Booktender Cafe!
Where recipes inspired by books meet, and stories are paired with sips.

Books, Bites, and Beverages
The Booktender Cafe is my combined passion for reading and cooking. Here, in my cozy little corner of the internet, you will find recipes and beverage pairings inspired by the books I have read, as well as book reviews from my Bookstagram.
Most Recent Posts
Say Nothing: Irish Coffee Cake with Bailey’s Buttercream and Irish Whiskey Ganache
Inspired by ‘Say Nothing’ by Patrick Radden Keefe, an intriguing deep dive into The Troubles…
The Great Hunt: Lamb & Turnip Stew
In The Great Hunt there is a particular scene where Rand is on a journey…
Book Review: ‘The Great Hunt’ by Robert Jordan
I love epic, high fantasy books and The Great Hunt did not disappoint at all….
Book Review: ‘The Faded Dragon’ by Cameron Michaels
The Faded Dragon is the debut novel from Cameron Michaels, and first in the Twin…
Book Review: ‘Babel: An Arcane History’ by R.F. Kuang
Babel by R.F. Kuang made me feel a range of emotions. It made me uncomfortable…
Babel: New College Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Inspired by ‘Babel’ by R.F. Kuang, this recipe is adapted from a blend of a…