Barbara Scrafford

About the Author

Barbara Scrafford is a passionate literary scholar and culinary enthusiast whose work bridges the worlds of classic literature and gastronomy. With a background in English literature and a lifelong love for the feasts described in timeless novels, she has dedicated her career to exploring how food shapes narratives and characters in the canon. Her debut book, Literary Feasts: Recipes from the Classics of Literature, transforms evocative passages from works by authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens into practical, delectable recipes that bring the pages to life. Scrafford's writing invites readers to savor the sensory details of literature while recreating historical dishes in their own kitchens, making her a unique voice in the intersection of food and fiction. She lives in New England, where she continues to research and write about the edible elements of storytelling.