Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide

by Sebastian Haley, Tara Theoharis, Meagan Marie

Overview

Join Lara Croft on a global journey and prepare delicious food from around the world with Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide.

Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide is a thrilling and delicious tutorial on recipes based on the cultural history of the many locations Lara Croft has visited throughout her 25 years of global adventures—bringing the taste back home to you. Inspired by the hit Tomb Raider videogame franchise, this book features over 40 recipes from the many locations Lara Croft visits and explores across the globe, with food and drinks inspired by key characters and locations. Also included is expert information on the cultural history of the many beautiful cities and countries to which she travels. A global exploration, this unique cookbook and travel guide takes fans on an exclusive journey across the planet chasing the thrills and adventures of Lara Croft. Featuring beautiful full color photography as well as stunning art from the games, this is the ultimate gift for fans, travelers, and food aficionados alike.

OVER 40 RECIPES: Features over 40 recipes inspired by the many locations Lara Croft visits across the world
TRAVEL GUIDE: In addition to over 40 recipes, this book includes a one-of-a-kind travel guide celebrating the many beautiful countries and cities Lara visits
25TH ANNIVERSARY: Officially licensed by and created in partnership with Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics for the 25th anniversary of Tomb Raider

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647224714
Publisher:	Insight Editions
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Series:	Gaming
Edition description:	Not for Online
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	491,884
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Sebastian Haley is a lifelong Pokémon trainer and the best-selling author of Playing With Super Power and 30 Years of Mega Man.

Tara Theoharis is the creator of the recipe and party blog The Geeky Hostess and author of The Minecrafter's Cookbook and Break an Egg! The Broadway Cookbook. She loves creating approachable recipes inspired by her favorite fandoms. When not experimenting in the kitchen, she can be found playing games and binging TV shows with her husband and son in Seattle.

Meagan Marie is an industry veteran with experience on both the press and production sides of making games. Previously at Game Informer Magazine and Riot Games, she is now the longtime Senior Community & Social Media Manager at Crystal Dynamics. Focused on the Tomb Raider franchise, Meagan has been responsible for establishing and evolving the brand presence on social media, engaging with fans online and at events worldwide, and acting as a studio spokesperson.

Inspired to use her platform to give back, Meagan is outspoken on issues of representation in gaming and pop culture. She is also the founder of the Causeplay Shop, which uses her platform as an international cosplay guest to unite cosplayers and geek artists for sales that benefit charitable causes.

Meagan's previous works include 2016's 20 Years of Tomb Raider and contributions to 2017's Playing with Superpower: Nintendo Super NES Classics.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1 North America 8

Travel Guide 10

Power Snack: Apple Hand Pies 15

Alaska: Salmon Jerky 16

Nevada: T. rex Rib Eye 17

New York: New York Cheesecake 19

Mexico: Poc Chuc 21

Mexico: Esquites 23

Chapter 2 South America & Antarctica 24

Travel Guide 26

Power Snack: Cancha Salada 30

Peru: Picarones 31

Peru: Lomo Saltado 35

Peru: Ceviche 37

Bolivia: Saltehas 39

Antarctica: Sledging Biscuits 41

Antarctica: Tomato Soup 43

Chapter 3 Europe 44

Travel Guide 46

Power Snack: Chocolate Bars 55

England: Beans on Toast 57

England: Chicken Tikka Masala 59

England: Jaffa Cakes 61

England: Fish and Chips 62

England: Bangers and Mash 63

Greece: Spanakopita 65

Italy: Buranelli 67

Italy: Focaccia Romana 68

Ireland: Irish Stew 69

Scotland: Scotch Pie 71

Norway: Potato Lefse 73

France: Crepes 75

Czech Republic: Trdelnik 77

Mediterranean Sea: Mediterranean Mezze Platter 79

Arctic Circle: Post-Expedition Cocoa 81

Chapter 4 Asia & Oceania 82

Travel Guide 84

Power Snack: Curried Trail Mix 98

India: Kati Roll 99

India: Vada Pav 103

India: Mango Lassi 105

China: Tanghulu 107

Cambodia: Lort Cha 109

Tibet: Po Cha 111

Japan: Okonomiyaki 113

Japan: Seaweed Salad 115

Nepal: Momos 117

Kazakhstan: Baursak 119

Andaman Sea: Coconut Prawn Curry 121

Thailand: Mango Sticky Rice 122

Syria: Mana'eesh 123

Russia: Pelmeni 125

Russia: Pirozhki 126

Australia: Anzac Biscuits 127

South Pacific: 'Otai 129

Chapter 5 Africa 130

Travel Guide 132

Power Snack: Plantain Chips 135

Egypt: Kofta Kebab 137

Egypt: Ta'amiya 139

Ghana: Jollof 141

Travel Tips & Tricks 142

Terms & Measurement Conversions 143

Editorial Reviews

"The food is the star—Lara doesn’t even feature on the cover—and the many full-page photographs of the dishes inside are beautifully styled. This is food you want to eat."

The Guardian