A new book over in the GeoLibrary blog is the latest by Pete Brown.
This is about a number of British dishes, and the cultural background to them. It starts with a description of pie and peas in Barnsley. The pie and pea supper was a big part of my own childhood in Rotherham, with many school fund raisers ending with one in the school hall, with thick gravy on the mushy peas and pie.
There are plenty of stories, including meals such as Fish and Chips, the Full English breakfast, and the Sunday roast. It's a bit rambling, and the authors interest in beers and brewing keeps taking over from time to time, but the idea is a compelling one, and there are plenty of insights on what are familiar foods.
There are plenty of stories, including meals such as Fish and Chips, the Full English breakfast, and the Sunday roast. It's a bit rambling, and the authors interest in beers and brewing keeps taking over from time to time, but the idea is a compelling one, and there are plenty of insights on what are familiar foods.
I am thinking of including some elements of this in my teaching.
My copy was published by Particular Books in 2019
Hardback, 342pp
ISBN: 978-1-846-14959-7
My copy was published by Particular Books in 2019
Hardback, 342pp
ISBN: 978-1-846-14959-7
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