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Food Spotlight: Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
The perfect food pairing for this novel is lemon lavender cupcakes. A sweet nod to Tangled — these golden-yellow cupcakes symbolize Rapunzel’s hair, while the lavender frosting reflects the film’s iconic color palette. Blending bright citrus with soft floral sweetness, the light, fluffy lemon cake and creamy lavender-tinted frosting create a refreshing and elegant treat. With their golden crumb and pastel swirl, they embody joy, creativity, and new beginnings—perfectly whimsical, just like Tangled Up in You.
Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren
In Tangled Up In You by Christina Lauren, Ren, raised off the grid with no phone or internet, finally gets her chance to experience the real world at Corona College. Fitz, a charming overachiever with a hidden past, has his life perfectly planned—until Ren turns it upside down. A class project sends them on a spontaneous road trip, where adventure, self-discovery, and unexpected love make them rethink everything they thought they wanted.
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Food Featured In The Book
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding makes a delicious appearance in the novel, served as Ren’s birthday “cake.” Rich, warm, and sweet with caramelized bananas and a hint of rum sauce.
Character Cravings
Ren is an energetic, bubbly girl with a bright, unconventional view of life that makes every moment feel a little more fun. She approaches the world with curiosity and joy, finding delight in the small things and bringing warmth wherever she goes. Monkey bread feels like the perfect match for her personality—sweet, playful, and meant to be shared. With its pull-apart pieces coated in cinnamon and sugar, it reflects Ren’s spontaneous spirit and her love for experiences that are comforting, messy, and full of happiness.
Book Club Bite
Road trip–style foods like wraps, sandwiches, and fresh fruit would make adorable and fitting book club snacks for discussing this novel. They capture the adventurous, on-the-go spirit of Ren and Fitz’s journey—simple, shareable, and full of fun travel vibes.
“Today she was all tangled up about Fitz.” –Christina Lauren