The Rest Is HistoryMay 6, 2021

49. Food Glorious Food

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Notable books mentioned: Scoff by Penn, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Good Food Guide by Raymond Postgate, Wild Wales by George Borrow

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49. Food Glorious Food mentions Scoff by Penn, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Good Food Guide by Raymond Postgate, and Wild Wales by George Borrow with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Scoff Pride and Prejudice Good Food Guide Wild Wales

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Scoff

Penn

It's called Scoff. And because it's about Britain, the subtitle is A History of Food and Class.

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

I think if you look at the family dinner that Mrs. Bennett is trying to cook for Darcy and Bingley at the end of Pride and Prejudice, that is probabl…

Good Food Guide

Raymond Postgate

Raymond Postgate, when he introduced the Good Food Guide in the 1950s, said... I'm trying to pretend that there is good food.

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Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook tuck into the history of British food with author Pen Vogler. They debate the origins of curry and debate our obsession with beef. Plus, they discuss a curious historical obsession with cooking pigs and chickens, stitched together.

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The conversation centers on British food history.
A second recurring theme is British cuisine in literature.
Referenced books include Scoff by Penn and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
The strongest audience signal points to Food enthusiasts and history buffs and Food historians and literature enthusiasts.

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British food history(2)British cuisine in literature(1)Cornish pasty recipes(1)English cooking criticism(1)historical breakfast elements(1)

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Deep Dive(3)Passing Reference(2)Highly Recommended(1)

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Scoff

Penn

Best for Food enthusiasts and history buffsOften cited around British food history

“Penn's book, Scoff, a history of food and class in Britain, is brilliant. I swallowed it down in a couple of evenings.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: British food history

For: Food enthusiasts and history buffs

Key quote: “It's called Scoff. And because it's about Britain, the subtitle is A History of Food and Class.”

The host mentions 'Scoff' to highlight its comprehensive exploration of British food and class dynamics. The book is presented as an essential read for anyone interested in the historical context of food in Britain.

ASIN: 1786496496

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Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

Best for Food historians and literature enthusiastsOften cited around British cuisine in literature

“The mention of Mrs. Bennett trying to cook for Darcy and Bingley at the end of Pride and Prejudice is used to illustrate a point about British cuisine.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: British cuisine in literature

For: Food historians and literature enthusiasts

Key quote: “I think if you look at the family dinner that Mrs. Bennett is trying to cook for Darcy and Bingley at the end of Pride and Prejudice, that is probably your British cuisine.”

The host mentions 'Pride and Prejudice' to illustrate a specific moment in British culinary history, particularly focusing on Mrs. Bennett's dinner for Darcy and Bingley. This scene serves as a representation of what British cuisine could be, highlighting the pride in local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

ASIN: B0DYSY8F95

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Good Food Guide

Raymond Postgate

Best for Food enthusiasts and culinary historiansOften cited around British food history

“Raymond Postgate introduced the Good Food Guide in the 1950s, which aimed to encourage a food culture in Britain.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: British food history

For: Food enthusiasts and culinary historians

Key quote: “Raymond Postgate, when he introduced the Good Food Guide in the 1950s, said... I'm trying to pretend that there is good food.”

The host discusses the evolution of British cuisine and references the 'Good Food Guide' to highlight the historical perception of British food. They emphasize how Raymond Postgate aimed to improve the reputation of British food culture through this guide.

ASIN: 0340109491

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Wild Wales

George Borrow

Best for Food historians and culinary enthusiastsOften cited around historical breakfast elements

“The speaker references George Borrow's book 'Wild Wales' from 1862, which includes a description of a breakfast.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: historical breakfast elements

For: Food historians and culinary enthusiasts

Key quote: “But this was one I particularly noted. And it was somebody called George Borrow in 1862. Oh, yeah. In Wales. Wild Wales.”

The host mentions 'Wild Wales' by George Borrow to highlight the diverse and elaborate breakfast options that were once common in Wales. This reference serves to illustrate how breakfast has evolved over time and what has been lost in modern dining practices.

ASIN: B0D8BNZFS7

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In Defense of English Cooking

George Orwell

Best for Food enthusiasts and those interested in culinary historyOften cited around English cooking criticism

“The mention of George Orwell in relation to English cooking highlights the criticism of English cuisine.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: English cooking criticism

For: Food enthusiasts and those interested in culinary history

Key quote: “Of course, Monsieur Chirac's not exactly alone. It's commonly said, even by the English themselves, that English cooking is the worst in the world.”

The host mentions George Orwell's book to highlight the common perception of English cooking as subpar, referencing a quote from Jacques Chirac. This sets the stage for a discussion about the history and evolution of British food.

ASIN: B000WO4HNA

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The Cornish Federation of Women's Institutes

Best for Food historians and culinary enthusiastsOften cited around Cornish pasty recipes

“The speaker mentions a book that discusses pasty recipes collected by the Cornish Federation of Women's Institutes in 1934.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Cornish pasty recipes

For: Food historians and culinary enthusiasts

Key quote: “I've got this lovely book that I talk about in my book. It's the Cornish Federation of Women's Institutes.”

The host mentions 'The Cornish Federation of Women's Institutes' to highlight the historical significance of pasty recipes collected from members in 1934. This reference serves to illustrate the variety and cultural importance of pasties in Cornwall.

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