For many people Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey and trimmings,pudding and brandy butter. But where do our traditions come from - and when modern writers'reinvent'the Christmas meal,are they really doing anything so very different
Annie Gray presents a delectable trip through time,from the earliest mentions of gluttonous meals at Christmas to the trappings and traditions of the present day. Tracing the birth of the twelve-day celebration under Edward I to the restoration of holiday splendour under Victoria,At Christmas We Feast is organised by festive dish,and features classic recipes alongside vibrant cultural and historical context.
From the familiarity of plum pudding and mince pies to the extravagance of boar's head and brawn,At Christmas We Feast is stuffed full of recipes,doused with history and tradition,and sprinkled with the joy of the feasts of Christmas past.
Publisher: Profile Books LtdISBN: 9781788168199Number of pages: 256Weight: 360 gDimensions: 200 x 134 x 28 mmEdition: Main
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'Dr Annie Gray is just one of the best! She brings history and food to life with humanity and her customary wry wit and attention to detail. Anything that she writes is always a joy to immerse oneself in.'- Andi Oliver,chef and broadcaster
'Zingy,fresh,and unexpected: Annie Gray,the queen of food historians,finds her perfect subject. A book to devour.'- Lucy Worsley
'Popular history at its very best.'- Daily Mail
'Annie Gray is a brilliant writer and scholar who brings a glorious combination of enthusiasm and greed to every subject she tackles. In the field of food history she leads the pack.'- Jay Rayner
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