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The British Food History Podcast

Neil Buttery
Mince Pies
Historical Cooking
Medieval Meals
British Food History
Food History
Chocolate
Dining Etiquette
Medieval Cuisine
Apples
Social Manners
Food Sharing
Social Hierarchies
Table Manners
Cultural Culinary Exchange
Tudor England
Aphrodisiac
Chivalry
Cock In Thrice
Sweet and Sour Flavor Profiles
Hannah Glasse

Welcome to 'The British Food History Podcast': British food in all its (sometimes gory) glory with Dr. Neil Buttery. He'll be looking in depth at all aspects of food with interviews with special guests, recipes, re-enactments, foraging, trying his hand at traditional techniques, and tracking down forgotten recipes and hyper-regional specialities. He'll also be trying to answer the big question: Wh... more

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My guest on The British Food History Podcast today food historian and friend of the show Sam Bilton, podcaster and author of Much Ado About Cooking Delicious Shakespearean Feasts for Every Occasion, published by Headline and commissioned by Shakespea... more

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My guest today is food historian Carwyn Graves, a specialist in the foodways and traditions of Wales, and we are talking about Welsh Sheep and Cattle – and their products.

Carwyn has written a wonderful book called Welsh Food Stories, published in ... more

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My guest on The British Food History Podcast today is historian Mark Truesdale, scholar of the fifteenth-century King and Commoner tradition and its early modern afterlife and author of The King and Commoner Tradition: Carnivalesque Politics in Medie... more

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In today’s episode, I speak with Peter Brears, a world-leading food historian. He was director of both York and Leeds City Museums, and is a consultant to the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces.

He is the winner of the André... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Truesdale
Historian and scholar of the 15th-century King and Commoner tradition
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Episode: Subversive Feasting in Medieval King & Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
Peter Brears
Food historian known for his expertise in English food history, particularly that of upper-class homes.
Episode: Housekeepers & Butlers with Peter Brears
Paul Crane
Specialist in European ceramics and a direct descendant of Dr. Wall, founder of Worcester Porcelain
Museum of Royal Worcester
Episode: Worcester Porcelain with Paul Crane
Christina Wade
Beer historian, author, podcaster specializing in the hidden histories of the brewing trade.
Ladies Craft Beer Society of Ireland
Episode: Ireland, Ale & the Colonising British with Christina Wade
Tom Parker Bowles
Food historian and writer known for his expertise in traditional cooking.
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Serve it Forth Food History Festival Special
David Wright
Baker, writer, and teacher, third-generation baker from Suffolk
Author of 'Breaking Bread: How Baking Shaped Our World'
Episode: Bread & Bakers with David Wright
Jenny Linford
Food writer, podcaster, and cheese enthusiast
Episode: A Regional Food Tour with Jenny Linford
Matthew Cockin
Co-founder of Fruit Pig, specializing in traditional puddings.
Fruit Pig
Episode: Black & White Pudding with Matthew Cockin & Grant Harper
Grant Harper
Co-founder of Fruit Pig, specializing in traditional puddings.
Fruit Pig
Episode: Black & White Pudding with Matthew Cockin & Grant Harper

Host

Dr. Neil Buttery
Host of discussions on British food history, a food historian and chef sharing insights on culinary culture and traditions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • You always cheerleader me up

    Warning: you w i l l become an anglofile whilst listening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Berengaria-Nicolaas
    Netherlands10 days ago
  • Fascinating

    Thank you Neil for your delightful content and enthusiastic approach to the edible history of these islands! Always good to have an intriguing, fascinating and original way of thinking about the foods, dishes and recipes of our ancestors, without grand, sweeping negative generalisations! Keep it on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomomatic
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fabulous

    Just discovered this podcast and have been having a wonderful time going through its back catalogue— what a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bluedodo127
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dr Buttery sounds just like Wallace from Wallace and Grommit so I picture Wallace puttering around his kitchen interviewing historians and being very charmingly British. This from a Texan Anglophile. Thank you Dr Buttery!

    Audible
    5
    Katherine M.
    United States5 months ago
  • Interesting and Charming

    Dr Buttery sounds just like Wallace from Wallace and Grommit so I picture Wallace puttering around his kitchen interviewing historians and being very charmingly British. This from a Texan Anglophile. Thank you Dr Buttery!

    Audible
    5
    Katherine M.
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of topics covered, often highlighting the engaging nature of conversations and their educational value.
There are mixed opinions as some find the inclusion of modern perspectives in these historical discussions refreshing, while others prefer a more focused approach on traditional topics.
Many reviews note the pleasant and informal tone of the discussions, which makes complex historical narratives more accessible.

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#215
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Apple Podcasts
#69
South Africa/History
Apple Podcasts
#210
South Korea/History
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#222
Hong Kong/History

Talking Points

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Subversive Feasting in Medieval King & Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
Q: What about The King and Commoner Tale? Is there a standard format?
There is a standard plot structure in these tales, often involving a king who becomes lost in the forest and encounters a commoner with grievances.
Subversive Feasting in Medieval King & Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
Q: Could you tell listeners a little bit about yourself and how you became interested in this rather niche topic?
Mark Truesdale shares how he developed his interest in medieval Robin Hood texts during university and how it led him to explore the King in Commoner texts for his PhD.
Housekeepers & Butlers with Peter Brears
Q: Could you briefly tell us about their two roles in the Victorian period?
In the Victorian period, the butler managed the male staff and the dining room, and the housekeeper managed the female staff and all household provisions.
Bread & Bakers with David Wright
Q: Is it a false economy to make bread at home nowadays?
Home bakers have the best opportunity for making quality affordable bread, and historically, baking was a normal activity in homes.
Bread & Bakers with David Wright
Q: What do you think is so great about bread?
Bread acts as a unifying element, facilitating teamwork in bakeries and kitchens, creating connections among people.

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A comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of British food history, featuring a range of interviews and discussions with experts in the culinary and historiographical fields. Topics often covered include the cultural significance of traditional recipes, the evolution of regional specialities, and the role of historical events on contemporary eating habits. Unique in its approach, it often incorporates practical elements like foraging and recipe re-enactments, ensuring that listeners not only learn about food history but also get a taste of it through personal experiences shared by the host and guests. This podcast is likely to appeal to food enthusiasts and history buffs alike, providing insightful dialogue that connects the past with... more

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2. Peter Brears
3. Paul Crane
4. Christina Wade
5. Tom Parker Bowles
6. David Wright
7. Jenny Linford
8. Matthew Cockin

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