Food History

[Daisy]

I'm very interested in food - mainly eating it, I have to admit, but also what people used to eat before food became the industrial process it is today. I also often click on random things on the internet just out of curiosity, and came across this link about a lady's efforts to record the entire history of food. What an amazing lady she was.

https://www.eater.com/22224776/food-timeline-lynne-olver-virginia-tech-university?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

[Gemini]

What a shame that she died whilst still working on it Daisy, but at least it is being carried on now.

[Nanto2girls]

I will have a read of that later.

[Sum1Ls]

What an absolutely fascinating story. Many thanks for the link which I shall keep permanently on my tabs. For foodies who also want a most excellent read this book is superb

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1145852.Food_In_England

My copy is about thirty years old but it still fascinates and is very useful.

[Daisy]

Sum1 - thank you for that link. The books looks really interesting and that fact that you have been dipping into it for so long is a very good advertisement for it.

[Plantaholic]

Very interesting. Would be interested in acquiring that book Sum1

[Daisy]

Plant - I'm going to order it!

I think it's one of those books that is an interesting read to dip in and out of. I've got an Elizabeth David book on bread making and it's more like a story and snapshot of life in France many years ago, plus of course, incredibly detailed knowledge about making bread.

[Oma]

Just looked on Amazon its £32 quite expensive but i think it would be worth it .

[Nanto2girls]

Interestig article Daisy.

[Plantaholic]

Yes Oma, I had a look too, an interesting book but a bit expensive.