Full Description
The English Table is a delectable journey through the culinary history of England, from ancient times to the present day. The book sheds light on the evolution of English cuisine, which essentially was the food of the rich - the poor had to manage as best they could until the 20th century. Unveiling the secrets hidden in period cookery books, from the earliest known scroll of recipes - the 14th-century Forme of Cury - to modern classics such as Jane Grigson's English Food, each chapter is a culinary time capsule. Enriched with historical context, the book features carefully curated recipes from each era, offering a mouth-watering glimpse into the flavours that have shaped English culinary heritage.
Contents
Preface
1 First Settlements to the Earliest English Society
2 From 1066 to Chaucer
3 Excess and Deprivation in Tudor and Stuart Times
4 Prosperity and Conquest
5 The Birth of the Industrial Nation
6 From Edwardian Picnics to the Microwave
References
Suggested further reading
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index
