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It's official! The audiobook of Thomas More will be read by...
May 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's official! The audiobook of Thomas More will be read by...
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Really looking forward to speaking at the Leeds Symposium on Food History & Traditions on the 26th April!!
It's a very exciting line-up for this year's Leeds Symposium on Food History & Traditions. Check out the flier. The theme's literature with talks from @alessandrapino.bsky.social & Pen Vogler no less! Really looking forward to it on April 26 in YORK.
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-and-l...
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-and-l...
March 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Really looking forward to speaking at the Leeds Symposium on Food History & Traditions on the 26th April!!
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If you find yourself in the eighteenth century do not be confused by the catchup.
Although similar in name to ketchup it will be a thin brown liquid, often made with mushrooms, walnuts, oysters or anchovies.
Worcestershire sauce could be seen as a catchup.
Interesting?
Although similar in name to ketchup it will be a thin brown liquid, often made with mushrooms, walnuts, oysters or anchovies.
Worcestershire sauce could be seen as a catchup.
Interesting?
February 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
If you find yourself in the eighteenth century do not be confused by the catchup.
Although similar in name to ketchup it will be a thin brown liquid, often made with mushrooms, walnuts, oysters or anchovies.
Worcestershire sauce could be seen as a catchup.
Interesting?
Although similar in name to ketchup it will be a thin brown liquid, often made with mushrooms, walnuts, oysters or anchovies.
Worcestershire sauce could be seen as a catchup.
Interesting?
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Every week I sit behind my desk & send off another missive about food & history.
You may wish to be entertained by my words.
You may subscribe here: paulcouchman.co.uk/newsletter/
You may wish to be entertained by my words.
You may subscribe here: paulcouchman.co.uk/newsletter/
February 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Every week I sit behind my desk & send off another missive about food & history.
You may wish to be entertained by my words.
You may subscribe here: paulcouchman.co.uk/newsletter/
You may wish to be entertained by my words.
You may subscribe here: paulcouchman.co.uk/newsletter/
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A tavern, a lady and Mr Farley’s cookery book. The connection? All revealed in my newsletter.
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Are you subscribed?
You may do so here: paulcouchman.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A tavern, a lady and Mr Farley’s cookery book. The connection? All revealed in my newsletter.
Are you subscribed?
You may do so here: paulcouchman.co.uk
Are you subscribed?
You may do so here: paulcouchman.co.uk
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If wandering the streets in the 1700s do not be fooled by 'Taverns'.
Now associated with dingy, small drinking places from the mid-18th century some taverns were elegant & spacious with banquets & even music. An example is the London Tavern on Bishopsgate, London.
Interesting?
Now associated with dingy, small drinking places from the mid-18th century some taverns were elegant & spacious with banquets & even music. An example is the London Tavern on Bishopsgate, London.
Interesting?
February 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If wandering the streets in the 1700s do not be fooled by 'Taverns'.
Now associated with dingy, small drinking places from the mid-18th century some taverns were elegant & spacious with banquets & even music. An example is the London Tavern on Bishopsgate, London.
Interesting?
Now associated with dingy, small drinking places from the mid-18th century some taverns were elegant & spacious with banquets & even music. An example is the London Tavern on Bishopsgate, London.
Interesting?
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A manuscript cookbook from the 1830s appeared.
My mission? To cook recipes from it in a 1830s kitchen.
A good idea? Love to hear your thoughts.
paulcouchman.co.uk
My mission? To cook recipes from it in a 1830s kitchen.
A good idea? Love to hear your thoughts.
paulcouchman.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A manuscript cookbook from the 1830s appeared.
My mission? To cook recipes from it in a 1830s kitchen.
A good idea? Love to hear your thoughts.
paulcouchman.co.uk
My mission? To cook recipes from it in a 1830s kitchen.
A good idea? Love to hear your thoughts.
paulcouchman.co.uk
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It is 1805. Your cook has made the following dishes illustrated below from your new cookery book, The Housekeeper's Domestic Library by Charles Millington. Two courses.
Which dishes tickle your fancy? What would you eat? Do let me know.
Which dishes tickle your fancy? What would you eat? Do let me know.
February 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
It is 1805. Your cook has made the following dishes illustrated below from your new cookery book, The Housekeeper's Domestic Library by Charles Millington. Two courses.
Which dishes tickle your fancy? What would you eat? Do let me know.
Which dishes tickle your fancy? What would you eat? Do let me know.
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Are you free to join me on Valentine's Day? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-and-l...
Love and Loathing - A St Valentine's Day (online) Event
Love indeed. But also loathing on St Valentine's Day. An alternative history of love, hate and food - both seductive and poisonous.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Are you free to join me on Valentine's Day? www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/love-and-l...
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Back from my hols in beautiful New Zealand today (photos will follow) & what a pair of beautiful books are here waiting for me...
*Filthy Queens by @braciatrix.bsky.social from @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social
*Scotland the Strange from British Library Publishing
Can't wait to get stuck in!
*Filthy Queens by @braciatrix.bsky.social from @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social
*Scotland the Strange from British Library Publishing
Can't wait to get stuck in!
January 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Back from my hols in beautiful New Zealand today (photos will follow) & what a pair of beautiful books are here waiting for me...
*Filthy Queens by @braciatrix.bsky.social from @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social
*Scotland the Strange from British Library Publishing
Can't wait to get stuck in!
*Filthy Queens by @braciatrix.bsky.social from @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social
*Scotland the Strange from British Library Publishing
Can't wait to get stuck in!
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Just diving into The British Food History Podcast with @neilbuttery.bsky.social and it's fantastic!
britishfoodhistory.com/category/pod...
britishfoodhistory.com/category/pod...
Podcast – British Food: A History
Posts about Podcast written by buttery77
britishfoodhistory.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just diving into The British Food History Podcast with @neilbuttery.bsky.social and it's fantastic!
britishfoodhistory.com/category/pod...
britishfoodhistory.com/category/pod...
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A freezing but glorious visit to my allotment. Dreaming of which plants & flowers I will grow in 2025.
January 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A freezing but glorious visit to my allotment. Dreaming of which plants & flowers I will grow in 2025.
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Ship’s biscuits. Flour, salt & water. Bake until rock hard. 5 hours or more. Useful for long sea voyages & conquering the world.
In the 15th century activity in the naval bakehouses looked on as a sign of impending military action.
Interesting?
In the 15th century activity in the naval bakehouses looked on as a sign of impending military action.
Interesting?
January 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Ship’s biscuits. Flour, salt & water. Bake until rock hard. 5 hours or more. Useful for long sea voyages & conquering the world.
In the 15th century activity in the naval bakehouses looked on as a sign of impending military action.
Interesting?
In the 15th century activity in the naval bakehouses looked on as a sign of impending military action.
Interesting?
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For Twelfth Night, I made Twelfth Night buns, which were available on the streets of eighteenth-century London for those who could not afford the huge decorated cakes.
Could these be a hit in our bakeries today? Please bring back the Twelfth Night bun I say. Who's with me?
Could these be a hit in our bakeries today? Please bring back the Twelfth Night bun I say. Who's with me?
January 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
For Twelfth Night, I made Twelfth Night buns, which were available on the streets of eighteenth-century London for those who could not afford the huge decorated cakes.
Could these be a hit in our bakeries today? Please bring back the Twelfth Night bun I say. Who's with me?
Could these be a hit in our bakeries today? Please bring back the Twelfth Night bun I say. Who's with me?
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There's history everywhere if you're willing to dig for it.
That's what a team working on the A47 in Cambridgeshire found when they discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman stone coffin.
See this remarkable discovery on Digging for Britain tomorrow at 8pm on BBC2, or read about it here:
That's what a team working on the A47 in Cambridgeshire found when they discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman stone coffin.
See this remarkable discovery on Digging for Britain tomorrow at 8pm on BBC2, or read about it here:
Roman stone coffin unearthed during roadworks in UK
A Roman stone coffin, weighing as much as a polar bear, uncovered during National Highways roadworks to be featured in BBC documentary.
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January 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There's history everywhere if you're willing to dig for it.
That's what a team working on the A47 in Cambridgeshire found when they discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman stone coffin.
See this remarkable discovery on Digging for Britain tomorrow at 8pm on BBC2, or read about it here:
That's what a team working on the A47 in Cambridgeshire found when they discovered a 1,500-year-old Roman stone coffin.
See this remarkable discovery on Digging for Britain tomorrow at 8pm on BBC2, or read about it here:
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Where there is a will there is a way …. found Sir Edward’s gold chain in his sister’s will! Split in half… 😥
January 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Where there is a will there is a way …. found Sir Edward’s gold chain in his sister’s will! Split in half… 😥
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My dissertation topic is strongly anchored in experimental history. So, this year it's also all about keeping an eye on that moon!
January 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
My dissertation topic is strongly anchored in experimental history. So, this year it's also all about keeping an eye on that moon!
@theregencycook.bsky.social did you see the Antiques Roadshow on food? It's on BBCiplayer - series 47 ep 16
December 31, 2024 at 9:24 PM
@theregencycook.bsky.social did you see the Antiques Roadshow on food? It's on BBCiplayer - series 47 ep 16
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Morning all! A new episode of The British Food History Podcast is out now.
The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing.
Available on all pod apps
The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing.
Available on all pod apps
December 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Morning all! A new episode of The British Food History Podcast is out now.
The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing.
Available on all pod apps
The tables are turned & I'm interviewed by @drlindsaymiddleton.bsky.social & @tenementkitchen.bsky.social about my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by British Library Publishing.
Available on all pod apps
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Christmassy thing #12: I wrote an article about mince pies for this week's Country Life.
Available from all good newsagents and online...
Available from all good newsagents and online...
December 12, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Christmassy thing #12: I wrote an article about mince pies for this week's Country Life.
Available from all good newsagents and online...
Available from all good newsagents and online...
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My favourite class of the New Year! Do join me & social historian Sarah Tobias for a celebration of the almost-forgotten Twelfth Night.
Do you celebrate the 5th of January too? If not learn why you should.
Link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/twelfth-ni...
Do you celebrate the 5th of January too? If not learn why you should.
Link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/twelfth-ni...
Twelfth Night: Revelry, Fun and Food: A Twelfth Night (online) Event
Discover the origins of Twelfth Night and the food that would have been eaten with this online class & historic celebration.
eventbrite.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 6:28 PM
My favourite class of the New Year! Do join me & social historian Sarah Tobias for a celebration of the almost-forgotten Twelfth Night.
Do you celebrate the 5th of January too? If not learn why you should.
Link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/twelfth-ni...
Do you celebrate the 5th of January too? If not learn why you should.
Link here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/twelfth-ni...
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Over Christmas I'll be sharing lots of festive suggestions from the past so if you'd delve into that with me I suggest joining my email list.
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Over Christmas I'll be sharing lots of festive suggestions from the past so if you'd delve into that with me I suggest joining my email list.
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
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If you're interested in food and social history and cooking Paul's emails are a bright spot in the inbox!
Over Christmas I'll be sharing lots of festive suggestions from the past so if you'd delve into that with me I suggest joining my email list.
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
Just scroll to the bottom of my website here:
paulcouchman.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 4:13 PM
If you're interested in food and social history and cooking Paul's emails are a bright spot in the inbox!