Horror as Junk Food: How Much Is Too Much?

What makes a work of literature ‘great?' Why are some books upheld as paragons of cultural and social critique while others are dismissed as ‘junk food’? Why is horror so often relegated to the junk food category?

In this episode, special guest and horror author Z.C. Krol helps us answer these questions and many others. We explore the concept of splatterpunk, how much is too much in horror, and the importance of horror as a genre to society at large.

You can find Z.C. Krol’s novella, Disseverment, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com.au/Disseverment-Horror-Story-Z-C-Krol/dp/B0BBD7L316

You can follow him on Instagram @‌zc_krol and listen to his podcast, The Creepy Kroly, on Spotify.

This week’s recipe is JUNK FOOD COOKIES, which are the perfect accompaniment to every horror book and movie.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour

1/8 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup dark, semisweet, or milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup lightly crushed salted potato chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda.
3. In a small bowl, combine butter, honey, and vanilla.
4. Mix wet ingredients into dry until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and potato chips.
6. Scoop dough one tablespoon as a time (a spring-loaded disher works great) onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
7. Press balls of dough down gently.
8. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes.
9. Let cool for 15 minutes, then enjoy!

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