Ingredients

The Epicurean Tarot

What's Cooking?
Each card in the Epicurean Tarot opens with a brief explanation of the traditional imagery and significance of its corresponding tarot card. Then, just as you'd expect, you'll find a detailed recipe, complete with a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

Every Epicurean Tarot card features:

	A classic illustration from the Universal Waite tarot deck. A brief description of each tarot card, along with its traditional interpretation.
	Recipes that add depth and insight to every card. Take the Magician, for example: He'll show you how to wow an audience with his elemental Stir Fry. After dinner, look for Justice, who will help you cap off a perfect evening with a torte so good, it should be illegal. You might even be seduced by the Lovers' chocolate-dipped strawberries, or tempted by the Devil's devilled eggs.
	A list of ingredients, in the order you'll need to use them.
	Clear, step-by-step instructions.

Inspiration

The recipes in the Epicurean Tarot deck are all grounded in historically accurate interpretations of the cards.

In traditional tarot, the deck is divided into two parts: the Major Arcana, which means "greater secrets," and the Minor Arcana, which means "lesser secrets." The twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana portray the most powerful forces in the universe, in archetypal forms like the wand-waving Magician and the winged angel of Temperance. In the Epicurean Tarot, Major Arcana recipes were inspired by the figures depicted on each card. They reflect the power and personality of those characters, almost as though each one had chosen a favorite recipe to share with the world.

On the other hand, the fifty-six cards of the Minor Arcana depict the people and events of everyday life. In the Epicurean Tarot, Minor Arcana recipes were inspired by the imagery of each card, as well as the ancient elements that correspond to each suit. Wands recipes, which correspond to the element of fire, are spicy and hot. Cups recipes, which correspond to the element of water, call for ingredients like seafood and fresh fruit. Swords recipes, which traditionally correspond to the element of air, are more literal. They call for chopping, cutting, slicing, dicing, and spearing. And Pentacles recipes, which correspond to the element of earth, feature homegrown vegetables and hearty meats.

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The Epicurean Tarot is reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902.
The Epicurean Tarot is © 2001 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
The illustrations from the Universal Waite Tarot Deck are © 1991 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
Further reproduction prohibited.

Notice: Some individuals may be allergic to or react adversely to certain foods or ingredients included in the recipes described in the Epicurean Tarot deck. The author and the publisher assume no responsibility for any adverse effects encountered by the individual. Feel free to substitute alternate ingredients that may better suit your needs.

Playing With a Full Deck
Just like traditional tarot, the Epicurean Tarot reflects a wide range of tastes and experiences. If the Hanged Man's Upside Down Cake doesn't turn your head, you might be tempted by the Devil's Deviled Eggs.

Bon Appetit
Each recipe yields four to six servings, and provides a meaningful and delicious way to bring symbolism into your daily life.