Author: Bowles, Tom Parker
Cookery / food & drink etc
Published on 26 September 2024 by Octopus Publishing Group (Aster) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 240 pages, 75 photographs
198 x 267 x 27 | 1210g
'In his own inimitably engaging way, he's blended history, monarchy and gastronomy, bringing to life more than 200 years of royal food.' Country Life''A delicious insight' Daily MailBlending history, monarchy, and gastronomy, Tom Parker Bowles guides the reader on an adventure across royal culinary historyFrom breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners, to coronations and state banquets, Cooking and the Crown showcases an abundance of beloved royal recipes for all seasons and occasions. From Queen Camilla's porridge to the King's wet martini, George V's Curry to Queen Mary's birthday cake, sophisticated creations feature alongside dishes of surprising simplicity, combining historical insights with modern tastes. Each chapter is accompanied by fascinating tales of royal kitchens, chefs and culinary traditions. Weaving together material from the royal archives, contemporary accounts and personal insight, Tom Parker Bowles paints a vivid picture of royal tastes and traditions, as far back as Victorian times.
