At Christmas We Feast: Festive Food Through the Ages - Annie Gray
At Christmas We Feast: Festive Food Through the Ages - Annie Gray
For many people, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey and trimmings, puddings and brandy butter. But where did our traditions come from, and 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 to the trappings of the modern day. 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.
Reviews:
'Packed with fascinating historical facts and some even more absorbing recipes... a cracking read' - Irish Daily Mail
'Annie Gray brings history and food to life with humanity and her customary wit and attention to detail. Anything that she writes is always a joy to immerse oneself in' - Andi Oliver
'Mouth-watering and infused with Christmas spirit' - Rosemary Goring, Herald
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781788168205
Pages: 240
Weight: 206 g
Dimensions: 202 x 130 x 18 mm