One of our Global Officers treats us to an alternative list of classic literature titles to read over the Christmas break, along with some fabulous cookie recipes.<\/p>\n
Beware of Pity<\/em> is set in the Austro-Hungarian Empire shortly before World War One and centres on Lieutenant Hoffmiller and his blunder(s) which sparks a series of destructive events. The cookie, which has a (more or less) multifaceted flavour profile, closely reflects the various dimension of pity explored by Zweig \u2013 the good, the bad, and the corrosive.<\/p>\n Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe<\/a><\/p>\n 2. The Crucible by Arthur Miller<\/em> & Peppermint Brownie Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n This cookie adds a little bit extra to a classic dessert. In a similar fashion, The Crucible<\/em> portrays the Salem Witch Trials, partially fictionalised and partially real. The Crucible<\/em> dips into hysteria, morality, hypocrisy and much more. With a cast of well-crafted characters, the messages and themes of the book can be extracted and applied to a variety of contexts.<\/p>\n Peppermint Brownie Cookies recipe<\/a><\/p>\n 3. The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy<\/em> & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n Russian literature often gets a bad reputation for being difficult or convoluted to read. Luckily, The Death of Ivan Ilych<\/em> is arguably one of Tolstoy\u2019s more accessible works and considerably shorter than others (W*r and P*ace<\/em>). Grappling with themes of regret, death, and the meaning of a fulfilling life, this short read incites an introspective evaluation of one\u2019s own life. The perfect time to indulge in a classic gingerbread treat.<\/p>\n Chewy Gingerbread Cookie recipe<\/a><\/p>\n 4. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison<\/em> & Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bluest Eye<\/em> is a devastating read. Morrison addresses difficult issues of oppression, racism, and sexual violence, particularly against black women. The Bluest Eye<\/em> explores the deleterious power of desire and obsession. Morrison\u2019s craftmanship is bold, vivid, and melodic and The Bluest Eye<\/em> continues to resonate and be salient today, 54 years after its original publication.<\/p>\n Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread recipe<\/a><\/p>\n 5. The Chimes and The Cricket on the Hearth by Charles Dickens<\/em> & M&M Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n Although I said A Christmas Carol<\/em> would not feature on the list, I feel it would me remiss of me to not acknowledge Dickens.\u00a0 He is a Victorian classic, deserving of a simple and timeless cookie. Following on the coattails of A Christmas Carol<\/em>, The Chimes<\/em> and The Cricket on the Hearth<\/em> parody the wealthy and powerful whilst emphasising family and benevolence \u2013 themes that feature often in Dickens\u2019 satire.<\/p>\n M&M Cookies recipe<\/a><\/p>\n Recipe Notes:<\/strong> All of the above recipes come from https:\/\/cooking.nytimes.com\/recipes<\/a>. If the link to the recipe prompts you to sign in\/make an account, closing the tab and searching again should fix the issue!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"