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The eighth season of The British Food History Podcast has begun -

British Food: A History 10/01/24 11:59
We’re kicking off the new season with a 3-part special about Jane Grigson and her ground-breaking book English Food – the book that taught me how to cook, write and appreciate England’s diverse and delicious food legacy. You can read … Continue reading...
- History
- British
- Food
‘Before Mrs Beeton’ wins at the Guild of Food Writer’s Awards 2024 | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 07/03/24 18:43
Hello there everyone! Just a very quick post with some slightly belated good news. My biography of Elizabeth Raffald, Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England's Most Influential Housekeeper won the Best Book category at this year's Guild of Food Writer's...
- History
- British
- Food
Quick & Easy Puff or Rough Puff Pastry | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 05/24/24 14:09
I have to admit something: I have never made proper puff pastry. If a recipe calls for it, I buy some or make rough puff pastry instead, and I tell myself that I have neither the time nor the space to go ‘full-puff’. The truth, I think, is that I don’t...
- Puff Pastry
- History
- British
- Pastry
- Quick
- Food
To Make Chelsea Buns | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 04/28/24 19:19
Well hello! Sorry for the long quiet spell, I have been hard at work writing not one, but two books. The manuscripts have been handed in and the usual service can resume. I did keep the podcast going though, so if you’ve not heard the new episodes, listen...
- History
- British
- Food
- Buns
Understanding The History of Popular Easter Food Traditions You Can Try Out This Season -

Food Corner 02/23/24 23:47
Easter celebrations vary by culture, but are frequently rooted in the country’s tradition and religion.… The post Understanding The History of Popular Easter Food Traditions You Can Try Out This Season. appeared first on Food Corner.
- Traditions
- History
- Easter
- Food
Understanding The History of Popular Easter Food Traditions You Can Try Out This Season -

Food Corner 02/23/24 23:47
Easter celebrations vary by culture, but are frequently rooted in the country’s tradition and religion.… The post Understanding The History of Popular Easter Food Traditions You Can Try Out This Season. appeared first on Food Corner.
- Traditions
- History
- Easter
- Food
Italian Food History And Cultural Influences -

Your Guardian Chef 01/12/24 13:29
The history of Italian food reflects the rich tapestry of Italian culture. This distinctive cuisine, deeply rooted in culinary traditions and food preparation techniques, has evolved through centuries. Italian cuisine, deeply intertwined with ancient cultures...
- History
- Italian
- Food
Happy New Year! | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 01/01/24 10:48
Happy New Year everyone! I’m only a little worse for wear after a night out in the bustling metropolis that is Levenshulme, South Manchester. Going out didn’t mean I negated on cooking up my annual New Year’s Eve pudding though: this year it was plum pudding...
- History
- British
- Food
Negus | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 12/24/23 10:22
Wine, Cyder, Negus, Purl,[1] and Porter; Are liquors for any Courtier. The Free-Mason’s Calendar, 1776[2] Merry Christmas everyone! It’s time for my annual boozy Christmas drink, and this year’s is so good, you can even give it to the kids; if you take...
- History
- British
- Food
Edward Kidder’s Early 18th Century Mince Pies | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 12/22/23 10:12
This post complements the 2023 Christmas special of The British Food History Podcast called ‘Mince Pies’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76rNcruYIf4CyvOQHlgua5?si=1d7e89a3f6494882 As promised on this year’s Christmas episode of the podcast, all about...
- Mince pie
- History
- British
- Mince
- Food
- Pie
Westmorland Sweet Lamb Pie | British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 12/20/23 06:57
This post complements the 2023 Christmas special of The British Food History Podcast called 'Mince Pies': https://open.spotify.com/episode/76rNcruYIf4CyvOQHlgua5?si=d3c9a3cc90fa40d7 I have written several times about mince pies and mincemeat over the years...
- History
- British
- Sweet
- Food
- Lamb
- Pie
The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack -

Ohmydish 11/30/23 17:26
The story behind dry-cured meats; how it transitioned from a survival food to a gourmet snacking delight is a true demonstration of human innovation. This recipe The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack is found at ohmydish.com.
- Gourmet
- History
- Jerky
- Snack
- Food
The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack -

Ohmydish 11/30/23 17:26
The story behind dry-cured meats; how it transitioned from a survival food to a gourmet snacking delight is a true demonstration of human innovation. This recipe The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack is found at ohmydish.com.
- Gourmet
- History
- Jerky
- Snack
- Food
The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack -

Ohmydish 11/30/23 16:26
The story behind dry-cured meats; how it transitioned from a survival food to a gourmet snacking delight is a true demonstration of human innovation. This recipe The History of Jerky: From Survival Food to Gourmet Snack can be found via Ohmydish.
- Gourmet
- History
- Jerky
- Snack
- Food
Ten Years of British Food: a History -

British Food: A History 07/25/21 13:11
Well, I never expected to reach this milestone, and I certainly did not foresee what would happen in the years after I started up British Food: a History. In fact, I only set it up because my other blog – … Continue reading →
- History
- British
- Food
Season 2 of ‘The British Food History Podcast’ coming soon -

British Food: A History 07/16/21 10:00
Some exciting news! The second series of my podcast will drop from Sunday 25th of July, which is also the tenth birthday of the blog; it seemed appropriate somehow. Craziness. It’s had a slight name change and it now has … Continue reading →
- History
- British
- Food
The Origins of American Chinese Food: a Brief History -

Authentic chinese food recipes 02/21/21 03:26
In less than two centuries, the Chinese restaurant has become an indispensable cornerstone of American cuisine. Starting with the first of many Chinese immigration waves in the mid-nineteenth century, Chinese The post The Origins of American Chinese Food:...
- American Chinese
- Chinese Food
- American
- Chinese
- History
- Food
History Of Traditional Italian Food By Region -

Your Guardian Chef 10/28/20 07:01
Traditional Italian food is very regionalized, as Italy was unified only in the 19th century. As a result, the cuisine of each province was based on local ingredients, history, and traditions. Here is a synopsis of each region, starting with the ones that...
- History
- Italian
- Région
- Food
Smorgasbord Health Column – Food Therapy – #Honey -#Propolis – Thousands of Years of History and Health -

Retired! No One Told Me! 06/10/20 03:42
Honey…there is nothing like honey fresh from the comb it is also healthy a great replacement for sugar in recipes…A soother of coughs and sore throats…Beautiful natural produce with lots of health benefits all brought to you by Sally from Smorgasbord Health...
- Food therapy
- Smörgåsbord
- History
- Health
- Honey
- Food
Smorgasbord Health Column – Food Therapy – 12,000 years of history that we know about and avoiding the wind factor by Sally Cronin -

Retired! No One Told Me! 04/23/20 10:02
Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine: As a follow on from the recent series on the Weekly Grocery Shopping List of foods that contain the nutrients the body needs that contain the nutrients the body needs I am going to repeat my series from 2017...
- Food therapy
- Smörgåsbord
- History
- Health
- Food