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  • Drinking Cups And Their Customs

    by George Edwin Roberts ...
    This is a reprint of the 1869 second edition of Drinking Cups and Their Customs by Henry Porter and George Roberts. These two Londoners didn't like the new American cocktail culture, that was about to replace traditional British drinking habits. So they wrote this book in favour of old English Cups and Punches, including the story of their heritage and a couple of recipes. ... Read more

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  • Cups and Their Customs

    Unveiling the Cultural Tapestry of Drinking Customs

    by George Edwin Roberts, Henry M. D. Porter ...
    Cups and Their Customs is an illuminating anthology that explores the intricate and storied traditions surrounding drinking vessels through a diverse array of literary works. This collection traverses a multitude of genres and styles, highlighting the pivotal role of cups in historical, cultural, and personal narratives. Readers will embark on a journey that transcends mere function, showcasing ... Read more

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  • Cups and Their Customs

    by M. D. Henry Porter; George Edwin Roberts ...
    "Cups and Their Customs" by M. D. Henry Porter and George Edwin Roberts explores the rich history and cultural significance of cups throughout various societies. The authors delve into the evolution of cup designs, materials, and uses, highlighting how these vessels have played a crucial role in rituals, celebrations, and daily life. Through detailed illustrations and engaging narratives, the book ... Read more

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  • Cups And Their Customs

    by M. D. Henry Porter And George Edwin Roberts ...
    "Cups and Their Customs" by M. D. Henry Porter and George Edwin Roberts is an engrossing look at the diverse and interesting world of cups across countries and times. In this collaborative book, the writers investigate the historical, cultural, and metaphorical value of cups, revealing the conventions that surround these ordinary objects. The book takes readers on a tour across several ... Read more

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  • The Great British Christmas

    Edited by Maria Hubert ...
    A delightful history of how Christmas has been celebrated in Britain over the past 2,000 years. From the legend of Arthur pulling the sword from the stone one Christmas day, to when the Puritan Parliament tried to 'ban' Christmas, through to Charles Dickens's vivid recollections of his boyhood celebrations, and his delight in the present of a jumping frog. Amongst the wealth of stories and ... Read more

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  • Food Through the Ages

    by Anna Selby ...
    The author of Victorian Christmas "recounts some of the most fascinating—and disgusting—dishes our ancestors used to eat. . . . A must-buy book for foodies" (Fiona Shoop, author of How to Deal in Antiques).With people's fascination for food increasing, there are more cooking shows and magazines than ever. Medieval banquets are sold-out events and classic recipes and ingredients are back in fashion ... Read more

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  • Here Let Us Feast

    A Book of Banquets

    by M. F. K. Fisher ...
    "M.F.K Fisher’s latest excursion into the art or science of gastronomy is more an anthology of the finest writing on the subject than strictly a text of her own composition . . . A royal feast, indeed!" —The New York TimesBetty Fussell—winner of the James Beard Foundation’s journalism award, and whose essays on food, travel, and the arts have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Saveur, ... Read more

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  • History of Christmas Food and Feasts

    by Claire Hopley ...
    A celebration of Yuletide food through the centuries.This mouthwatering book celebrates classic Christmas stories and their food and feasts. Each chapter covers a different era and the important foodie tales of time, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Jane Austen's festive celebrations, and Christmas with Dickens. Claire Hopley rediscovers the joys of literary Christmases and the meals ... Read more

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  • The Campaign for Domestic Happiness

    by Isabella Beeton ...
    Firmly of the belief that a home should be run as an efficient military campaign, Mrs Beeton, the doyenne of English cookery, offers timeless tips on selecting cuts of meat, throwing a grand party and hosting a dinner, as well as giving suggestions on staff wages and the cost of each recipe.With such delicious English classics as rabbit pie, carrot soup, baked apple custard, and fresh lemonade - ... Read more

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  • The Decadent Cookbook

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  • Food History Almanac: Over 1,300 Years of World Culinary History, Culture, and Social Influence

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    by Janet Clarkson ...
    The Food History Almanac covers 365 days of the year, with information and anecdotes relating to food history from around the world from medieval times to the present. The daily entries include such topics as celebrations; significant food-related moments in history from the fields of science and technology, exploration and discovery, travel, literature, hotel and restaurant history, and military ... Read more

    $275.39 USD