Medium Rare and Back Again: A Tolkien Cookbook

A project in Arlington, MA by Heath Dill
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A cookbook based on food from the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Tolkien's world!
Backers: 508
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $19,142 of $10,000
Dates: Nov 20th -> Dec 20th (30 days)
Project By: Heath Dill
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Latest News

An Unexpected Update

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again!  So, in the grand tradition of ignoring good advice (in this case, Kickstarter's advice to provide updates frequently during the course of a project), it's been a while since I've posted here.  Suffice it to say that writing takes... (Read More)

Signed with a Publisher!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!  This is an announcement I've been itching to make for a while, but had to wait until it was officially in the public domain.  I'm thrilled to say that I've signed with Oloris Publishing, who will be helping with the production and the... (Read More)

Recipe Contest Winners, a Photo or Two, and Progress!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Photography has begun!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a super quick update, as I'm about to head out the door to buy a whole bunch of food for... THE FIRST DAY OF COOKBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY!!! That's right - the recipe list is nearly finalized (we'll be having the voting on the backer-submitted recipes... (Read More)

First steps!

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!  Just wanted to send a quick update with some initial progress!  First, I've just finished a mad rush through the Hobbit and all of LotR, seeking out every mention of food, ingredients, edible wildlife, crops, serving dishes and... (Read More)

Funded!!!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Many many thanks to all of you - for backing this project, for help spreading the word, and for all of the cheering and support you've sent my way!  You've gotten us not just funded, but funded close to 200% - enough to hit two very... (Read More)

The Home Stretch! (And more t-shirt designs!)

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting close to the final 24 hours here!  What an exciting time - we've blown through stretch goals #1 and #2, so because of your help, we'll now have professional photography and artwork for the interior of the book! Also, as we are heading... (Read More)

T-Shirts, Mugs, and Additional Rewards!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news!  The first set of designs for the Additional Reward shirts, mugs, and aprons is here, thanks to the artistry of Kelly Aleshire! (There will be another set forthcoming this week - you'll have several choices!) To order some additional... (Read More)

Past 100%, and First Podcast!

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, a few days ago we officially passed the 100% funding mark!  I think it's safe at this time to declare the following: WOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! We're approaching our first stretch goals of $14,000 and $16,000, so keep spreading... (Read More)

Progress - 70% After 1 Week!

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a week since we launched this Kickstarter, and with over 3 weeks remaining, we are over 70% of the way to our initial goal - to launch the cookbook!  We're also closing in on 200 backers!  What a wild, fantastic start! We've had a number... (Read More)

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