The Black Goblet- A Gothic Cookbook celebrating Dark recipes & Medieval cuisine: A toast to the deliciously Dark (The Black Goblet Trilogy) Hardcover – July 31, 2025

About the AuthorLorene Wise is a multi-disciplinary artist and culinary conjurer, crafting immersive Gothic experiences through food, illustration, and atmosphere. A passionate DJ, visual storyteller, and licensed massage therapist (FL & OH), she’s also a maker of eerie, beautiful things—from shadowy paintings to slow-risen baked enchantments.She currently resides in Northeast Ohio, dreaming up her future Gothic stone haven and a life among spires, gargoyles, and candlelit corridors in the English countryside.The Black Goblet is her first book: a love letter to the old world, to eternal evenings, and to those who savor mystery with every bite. But it’s only the beginning.Coming soon: a second volume conjuring haunted desserts and cursed confections, along with a collection of darkly whimsical merchandise—T-shirts, coffee mugs, and wearable spells that let you carry the Gothic into your everyday ritual.This book was made possible through the unwavering love and support of her wife Judy, her eternal muse, and her sister Sharon, whose encouragement sparked the first ember of this deliciously dark dream. It is also dedicated to her parents, whose presence and memory guide her path like lanterns in the mist.Raise your goblet… the feast has just begun. Read more