For many people Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey and trimmings,pudding and brandy butter. And yet it wasn't always that way. Gone are the gluttonous banquets featuring boar's head and brawn - but how did we get to the Christmas food of today
Historian Annie Gray digs into the evolution of our festive meal,from the birth of the twelve-day celebration under Edward I and the the restoration of holiday splendour under Victoria to the present day. Organised by festive dish and illustrated throughout,At Christmas We Feast is a delectable trip through time - stuffed full of classic recipes,doused with history and tradition,and sprinkled with the joy of the feasts of Christmas past.
Publisher: Profile Books LtdISBN: 9781788168205Number of pages: 256Weight: 200 gDimensions: 202 x 130 x 18 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
'Packed with fascinating historical facts and some even more absorbing recipes...a cracking read and a great stocking filler.'- The Irish Daily Mail
'Mouth-watering and infused with Christmas spirit.'- The Herald
'Take a trip through time with food historian Annie Gray.'- BBC Good Food
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