Purchase M. Allyson Szabo's books:
Allyson's books are available on Amazon, but if you'd like to purchase a signed copy, you can do so via the website here, or at any of the events on her "Appearances" page, above.
Allyson's books are available on Amazon, but if you'd like to purchase a signed copy, you can do so via the website here, or at any of the events on her "Appearances" page, above.
The Clay Table (soft cover)
$8.99 + 3.49 S&H Clay pots are probably the oldest cookware known to humans. Since not long after we harnessed fire, we've been learning new and improved ways to make cooking vessels, and clay was an obvious early choice. When fired, it's hard, heat resistant, and heat retaining. It holds liquids and solids equally well. And best, clay can be pressed into any shape. This small cookbook covers five recipes from each of five different time periods: Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Medieval, 18th Century American, and modern day. Each uses a clay cooking vessel, be it pot, pipkin, tagine, or pan. They are tasty additions to any modern menu, while still touching on the history of early human cooking. M. Allyson Szabo is the author of The Re-Enactor's Cookbook, and Cook Small, Live Large! Her interest in all things historical and kitchen oriented has served her well, and she produces cookbooks that enlighten and educate with a conversational flair. Readers at all levels of cooking can enjoy her books! 
Cook Small, Live Large!
Hard cover: $34.99 + 3.49 S&H Soft cover: $24.99 + 3.49 S&H There are a growing number of people who are making the choice to live in their vehicles full time. The trend is referred to on social media as #vanlife, and the majority of the people involved do live in vans of some kind or another. There's an inherent freedom in not being tied down to a single spot, and in having a home that travels with you. The rise of the remote worker has made #vanlife a dream come true across the country, and indeed, around the world. Those who have chosen to live the #vanlife do so for many reasons, and it looks beautiful online. There are a number of harsh realities, however. One of those realities is that cooking in a van, car, or RV can be challenging. Cook Small, Live Large! contains recipes and methods of food preparation designed specifically for those living in a moving home. Emphasis is placed on small meals designed for one or two people, ranging in difficulty from "mostly store bought" to "made from scratch with love." Even desserts have been miniaturized, allowing the #vanlife set to enjoy tiny cakes, cookies, and other sweets and snacks. M. Allyson Szabo is the author of The Re-Enactor's Cookbook and The Clay Table, as well as the Taylor, Mage series of vampire novels. She lives in New England with her family, and enjoys historical re-enactment, reading, gardening, and kayaking. 
Blood Stone (soft cover)
$10.99 + 3.49 S&H Alexandra Taylor witnessed the brutal murder of her boyfriend at the hands of an insane woman. Her world was upended again the night he came to visit her, very not-dead, but changed forever. Tracking him across the country led her to discover a world of dark intrigue. She discovered she had impressive talents and skills... and that not everyone friendly is a friend. 
Blood Water (soft cover)
$10.99 + 3.49 S&H Alexandra Taylor had been through a lot. She'd died, been brought back as a vampire, gotten used to her new nutritional needs, and embraced the darkness in her soul. And then everything changed. A dead body, animated and decaying, has become the central theme of her unlife. She seeks to unravel the mystery of a strange man's death, and how it intertwines with her own vampiric powers. Everything changes... again. 
The Re-Enactor's Cookbook
Hard cover: $29.99 + 3.49 S&H Soft cover: $19.99 + 3.49 S&H Reenacting is enjoying a renaissance these days, with fairs springing up around the country. What better way to display, teach, and enjoy the presentation of the Middle Ages than with food? Food has always brought people together, and it's a way to cross cultural divides in a pleasant way. History often seems very dry and unappealing to people, whereas food will draw in the patrons to see what you're doing!Within, you'll find recipes galore, laid out in an easy-to-read format. You can also read the history behind the recipes, ingredients, and spices mentioned in each section of the book. You can enjoy this as a simple cookbook, as an historical reference piece, or a blend of both. There are practical tips on everything from creating a cooking fire, to what type of cooking vessels to use, to how to make this stuff on your electric stove at home. There's so much to learn and a vast array of new (and sometimes exotic) flavors to try. There's a little something for everyone, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free recipes. Learn how to adapt recipes to fit your diet, and how to make them easy to enjoy while at an event, while camping, or even just at home on a week night. Enjoy a taste of the past in your life today! |
