A History of English Food (Audible Audio Edition) Clarissa Dickson Wright Random House Audiobooks Books
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In this major new history of English food, Clarissa Dickson Wright takes the reader on a journey from the time of the Second Crusade and the feasts of medieval kings to the cuisine - both good and bad - of the present day.
She looks at the shifting influences on the national diet as new ideas and ingredients have arrived, and as immigrant communities have made their contribution to the life of the country. She evokes lost worlds of open fires and ice houses, of constant pickling and preserving, and of manchet loaves and curly-coated pigs. And she tells the stories of the chefs, cookery book writers, gourmets, and gluttons who have shaped public taste, from the salad-loving Catherine of Aragon to the foodies of today.
Above all, she gives a vivid sense of what it was like to sit down to the meals of previous ages, whether an 18th-century labourer's breakfast or a 12-course Victorian banquet or a lunch out during the Second World War. Insightful and entertaining by turns, this is a magnificent tour of nearly 1,000 years of English cuisine, peppered with surprises and seasoned with Clarissa Dickson Wright's characteristic wit.
A History of English Food (Audible Audio Edition) Clarissa Dickson Wright Random House Audiobooks Books
Informative, very thorough and surprisingly clear and readable about what can be (even here, occasionally) a sleepy subject. I hear Clarissa's voice as I read it, with her wit and winks here and there about the origins of food and meals and rituals and royals going all the way back to the twelfth century. If you have an interest in food beyond "Two Fat Ladies" give Clarissa's acumen and accomplishment a shot (as well as post-TFL food specials online) - there was so much more to her than a sidecar.Product details
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A History of English Food (Audible Audio Edition) Clarissa Dickson Wright Random House Audiobooks Books Reviews
She doesn't just talk about the history of the food, but the history of the times within which the food is prepared and served. She writes in a friendly, engaging style. It's a fun and interesting read. It is another way to learn history, and some of it is history you have never read or heard of before.
Truly a great book. Clarissa is a wonderful writer and the story line flows majestically through medieval England to modern cookery. You can almost taste the food it’s so well described. This is marshmallow enrobed in chocolate!
I am a food history buff and this is BY FAR the best book of its genre I have ever read, and I have read lots of them. Well researched without being boring; lots of genius-level insights into origin of food trends. Ties a lot of things together that I never thought about but make a lot of sense once she presents it.
Foodie, history enthusiast, Clarissa fan -- this book is for you. I am all three and very much enjoyed this book. I learned much and read it in small bits I could digest it all. Reading the book is like listening to her speak.
Clarissa does it again. For all anglophiles this is a must have. I love English food and she writes with such knowledge and humor. She as a feisty old bird. Such a character. So sad she is no longer around to entertain and cook for us. May she rest in peace in foodie heaven
Clarissa is an engaging writer, and great storyteller. I used to watch her and Jennifer on Two Fat Ladies as a kid, and was intrigued about how Clarissa always had little snippets of knowledge about history and food. Especially if you're not a fan of your typical history books, this will be a great read for you, because there's plenty of little stories about individual people, and what they ate. Rest in peace, Jennifer.
So much information about English food! Clarissa Dickson Wright knows her English Food Stuff. Fascinating.
I am an unabashed fan of The Two Fat Ladies - regularly watch the series for the witty banter as much as the delicious food and recently decided to get their cookbooks before they fall out of print. Clarissa brings the same tone and wit to this book. If you love The Two Fat Ladies, you'll love this. And if you've not yet experienced The Two Fat Ladies, but enjoy learning new things, food and dry wit - this is for you, too.
As could be expected, I found my interest waning slightly as the food presented became more familiar, but that's not to say that there wasn't something interesting to be said for our contemporary period of food. I just happened to find it more fascinating to read about how James I/IV was responsible for so much of the evolution of English food - who knew?! And with loads of juicy intrique asides that made me go do some research.
Recommended for anyone interested in food and English history.
Informative, very thorough and surprisingly clear and readable about what can be (even here, occasionally) a sleepy subject. I hear Clarissa's voice as I read it, with her wit and winks here and there about the origins of food and meals and rituals and royals going all the way back to the twelfth century. If you have an interest in food beyond "Two Fat Ladies" give Clarissa's acumen and accomplishment a shot (as well as post-TFL food specials online) - there was so much more to her than a sidecar.
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