Cat Cinderella or The Macaroni Cheese Conspiracy

Folklore, Food & Fairytales

In which we find out that some Cinderellas will stop at nothing to achieve happiness, sometimes stepsisters just go home in a temper and that macaroni cheese is older than you might think.

This podcast also contains powerful fairies from Sardinia, ships that won't go, feasts, six wicked stepsisters, two wicked stepmothers, a disappointing father, a mysterious date tree, golden gardening tools and a Cinderella with a darker side. It may also contain some disdain for Mrs Beeton.
The story that Cat Cinderella is based on can be found at Cenerentola in Stories from the Pentamerone by Giambattista Basile.
The recipe for the ultimate comfort food - Sweet Potato Macaroni Cheese with Sriracha Broccoli can be found on my website.
Here is more information about the Fairy Grotto on Sardinia.
A bonus story about Sardinian Fairies in case you fancy a short read.
Further reading and other resources mentioned in the podcast including historic recipes.