Skip to content
Back to books
The London Tradesman cover
Book

The London Tradesman

Robert Campbell
1 mention · 1 episode · 1 podcast
How to use this page
Every mention links back into the exact moment in an episode.
Click “Mentioned at …” to copy the timestamp.
Guests and podcasts are cross-linked so you can follow the thread.
Search another book

Mentions across episodes

Jump to mention

In 1747, a guy called Robert Campbell writes a book called The London Tradesman, advising people about apprenticeships.

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: 18th century French cooking
For: Historians and culinary enthusiasts
Key quote: He says, all this new-frangled French food is dressed in masquerades, seasoned with slow poisons, and every dish pregnant with nothing.
The host mentions 'The London Tradesman' to highlight Robert Campbell's critique of the shift in English culinary practices influenced by French cuisine. Campbell's rant reflects a broader cultural transformation and resistance to the perceived refinement of traditional English food.