Stargazy pie is this quirky, fish-filled dish that pops up in literature, but the name itself isn't tied to a single famous author. It's more about the cultural folklore behind it—specifically from Cornwall, where it’s a traditional recipe. That said, if you're hunting for it in fiction, I remember stumbling across it in 'The Cornish Mystery' by
agatha Christie, where it gets a cheeky mention. Not the author of the pie itself, obviously, but Christie’s use of it adds this cozy, regional flavor to her storytelling.
Now, if we’re talking about food writing, there’s a chance someone like Nigel Slater or Felicity Cloake might’ve mentioned it in their cookbooks or columns. It’s one of those dishes that feels like it belongs in a whimsical novel—maybe something by Joanne Harris, who loves weaving food into her stories. But honestly, the pie’s real 'author' is probably some anonymous Cornish
Granny centuries ago, laughing as she stuffed sardines into pastry.