Margaret-Ann Simonetta

Sociocultural Anthropologist

University of PortsmouthPhD Scholar

Harvard UniversityA.B. in Anthropology ’19 Cum LaudeA.M. in Anthropology ’24

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food & consumption

Harry Potter and the Delectable Dessert: A Cultural Culinary Analysis of Treacle Tart in the Harry Potter Series

Margaret-Ann SimonettaAmerican Eating: Succotash, Spam, and Cultures of Food, Harvard University12 Mar 2021 · Unpublished manuscript
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Abstract

Hungry for Hogwarts? Take a bite of the Harry Potter series through this cultural culinary analysis of Harry’s favorite dish: treacle tart. Originally known as a traditional British treat, the essence of treacle tart has drastically changed since the inception of the Potter series; spawning wizarding bakers across the globe. Looking at the dish through an anthropological lens, there’s no doubt this sweet-tooth tart has left a societal impression for muggles and wizards alike.

Suggested citation (APA 7)

Simonetta, M.-A. (2021). Harry Potter and the Delectable Dessert: A Cultural Culinary Analysis of Treacle Tart in the Harry Potter Series [Unpublished manuscript]. Harvard University.

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