Tasting the Past: Recipes from George III to Victoria by Jacqui Wood (English) P

Description: Tasting the Past: Recipes from George III to Victoria by Jacqui Wood This is a beautiful study of the rich history of our food, its fads and its fashions to be combined with a practical cookbook of over xxx recipes from the reigns of George III and Queen Victoria FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The many influences of the past on our diet today make the concept of British food very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans all brought ingredients to the table, as it were, and onwards the Crusades gave us all manner of spices. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess and then of course the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from very little. This book, one of three volumes, documents the rich history of our food, its fads and its fashions to be combined with a practical cookbook of over 200 recipes from the reigns of George III and Queen Victoria. AUTHOR: Jacqui Wood is best known as Time Teams resident food historian. She works as the Director of Saveock Water Archaeology, an archaeological research centre and field school, and also works for English Heritage demonstrating Bronze Age technology. She lives in Truro. Author Biography Jacqui Wood is best known as Time Teams resident food historian. She works as the Director of Saveock Water Archaeology , an archaeological research centre and field school, and also works for English Heritage demonstrating Bronze Age technology. She lives in Truro. Long Description The many influences of the past on our diet today make the concept of British food very hard to define. The Celts, Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans all brought ingredients to the table, as it were, and onwards the Crusades gave us all manner of spices. The Georgians enjoyed a new level of excess and then of course the world wars forced us into the challenge of making meals from very little. The post-war period brought convenience foods, and health issues which are being felt widely now. This is the first study of the rich history of our food, its fads and its fashions to be combined with a practical cookbook of over 200 recipes from each age for use today. Offerings include tasty beach BBQ ideas from Celtic times, a hearty Roman Army lentil stew and ideas for festive feasts from every period. Details ISBN0750992239 Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 0750992239 ISBN-13 9780750992237 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Tasting the Past Edition 2nd Replaces 9780752447940 Illustrations 30 Illustrations, unspecified Author Jacqui Wood DEWEY 641.5941 Pages 192 Publication Date 2019-10-29 Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-29 AU Release Date 2019-10-29 NZ Release Date 2019-10-29 Edition Description 2nd edition Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133485127;

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