The Lady of Shalott, Oil on Canvas by J.W. Waterhouse (Source)
If the Lady of Shalott were a dish, I envision her as elegant and beautiful in a rustic sort of way. Feminine and ethereal (as fairy ladies are, of course ;) ). Complex, but not intimidating. Passionate, eccentric, and completely captivating.
Tennysons The Lady of Shalott is a beautiful Victorian ballad based on Arthurian legend. Ive always been intrigued by tales of Arthur, and this poem in particular has always captivated me. Tennysons descriptions paint such a vivid, detailed portrait, and I couldnt help but translate this into a meal.…