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Life in the Victorian Kitchen Karen Foy

Life in the Victorian Kitchen By Karen Foy

Life in the Victorian Kitchen by Karen Foy


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Summary

The World of the Victorian Kitchen explores the development of cooking during the nineteenth century. A blend of social and culinary history, the book also reveals the realities of life during the period.

Life in the Victorian Kitchen Summary

Life in the Victorian Kitchen by Karen Foy

Have you ever wondered what life was like for domestic servants, the etiquette involved during upper class banquets, or simply wished for a glimpse of day-to-day life in the Victorian kitchen? During the nineteenth century,the kitchen was a place where culinary worlds collided, bridging the gap between social classes. From the rural cottage to the well-staffed country house, Karen Foy takes readers on an entertaining and informative journey through a lost culinary world, uncovering the customs and traditions surrounding some of Britain's best loved dishes. Discover nineteenth century tips, techniques, stories and superstitions. Try your hand at foretelling the future using an egg or test recipes for everything from apple wine to sheep's head pie. Step into the world of the Victorian kitchen...

About Karen Foy

Karen Foy is a freelance writer and author. Passionate about genealogy, her first book Family History for Beginners was published in 2011 by The History Press. Her second book, Ancestors in the Attic, (2012), takes the reader on a quest to find out more about their ancestors via the ephemera, letters, diaries and collectables passed down within families. Karen's articles have appeared in numerous national and regional publications.

Additional information

GOR008796670
9781783036394
1783036397
Life in the Victorian Kitchen by Karen Foy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
2014-10-30
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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