Beef Rapp” and “Hoe Cakes,” welcome to MF Doom’s unofficial cookbook featuring over sixty of his iconic delicacies.
Of the many qualities that render the work of MF Doom so distinct, perhaps his affinity for culinary allusions – exemplified on his anagrammatic Mm..Food LP – is the most immediately apparent.
The discography of the late hip-hop prodigy includes such tracks as “Beef Rapp” and “Hoe Cakes”, “Rap Snitch Knishes” and “Deep Fried Frenz” – and this is to say nothing of the lyrics.
The number of meals on offer in Doom’s rhymes far exceeds that of most restaurants, sure to pique the curiosity of one’s taste buds for their obscurity.
With the forthcoming release of Doom’s Bistro (Blue Monday Press), the abstract cuisine of Doom’s critically-lauded discography is given the chance to materialise.
In this unofficial cookbook, methodical recipes are devised for over sixty of his delicacies, allowing for such staples as “nice verse pie” and “fillet-o-rapper” to be brought to the kitchen table.
The options at Doom’s Bistro aren’t wholly confined to food, of course, providing in its pages a variety of cocktail recipes.
Doom’s Bistro comes courtesy of Blue Monday Press, following in the spirit of previous titles The Grime Activity Book and Hip Hop Cocktails.
Covering a range of skill-sets, Doom’s Bistro is able to be approached by any chef, and its creations are sure to satisfy any dinner guest – regardless of whether they’re familiar with “poo-putt platter” or not.
For the MF Doom fan, this villainous cookbook is an essential – and satiating – piece of memorabilia.
Doom’s Bistro is available for pre-order, and will officially launch on November 9th in London’s Photobook Café.
Words by Harrison Jones
