Signe Wulff delves into the inspiration behind Babette's restaurant in Paris. She examines the menu, shows how Blixen drew from her own memories, her father’s writing, and the cultural history of gastronomy to weave a tale that has captured the imaginations of so many.

The book includes recipes for Babette's legendary four-course menu so readers can cook one of literature’s most famous meals at home.

Signe Wulff, born in 1979, is a food journalist. She contributes to various Danish and international publications, sharing her expertise in gastronomy. She is also the author of "In the Kitchen with Karen Blixen," a book providing a unique culinary lens on Karen Blixen’s life and work.