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An intriguing title for a very different kind of cookbook .......

In the summer of 2005 PSICAN (Paranormal Studies and Investigations Canada) held a quarterly board meeting at which was proposed a fund raising project. The proposal was put forth by Robin Pyatt Bellamy, and it was for a cookbook with a twist. Each of the recipes was to be accompanied by a paranormal story from around North America that would be tied in (sometimes very loosely) with the represented culinary delight. .......

The PSICAN board of executives voted it down ....... so Robin pursued the idea on her own ....and in true Robin fashion ... she proved us all wrong ......

Haunt Cuisine is the latest offering from Robin Pyatt Bellamy a published author, historian, genealogist, and paranormal enthusiast.

It is a unique blend of ghost stories, folklore, and tasty treats ranging from appetizers, to main dishes and devilishly delectable desserts. There is something for everyone in this well written book and it certainly is an original gift idea!

Well researched entries include: The House of Seven Gables in Salem Mass, the haunting of the Green Mountain Inn in Vermont, and the infamous Belasco Theatre of New York (accompanied by a recipe for Apple Butter Pork Chops ... of course!) to name just a few. You get the idea. ......

And then there's Shuswap Lake, British Columbia, Canada to give you a taste:

" At the north end of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia lays Shuswap Lake. Nearby Sicamous hosts the area's Wild Mushroom Festival each September. The entire region is full of history. Once home to the Shuswap Indians, it is said that the spirit of Chief Kinbasket roams the land giving advice to his descendents. The original area tribes spent winters underground and had a tremendous respect for the preservation of nature. Some say the spirits of the elders patrol recreation areas to assure the living take good care of the land."

The actual entry is much lengthier giving greater detail, and is accompanied with the author's own recipe for stuffed mushrooms.

Have I whet your appetite yet? I certainly hope so!

This book is beautifully bound with white spiral across the top, a black cover in the back and a clear cover over the main page as pictured above. In total it is 104 pages in length. Something I picture well worn and well loved within our own personal library ...

Those interested in purchasing a copy may do so at:

http://www.robinbellamy.com

Cheers to Robin for a terrific book idea and having the chutzbah to see it through to publication!