Annie Gray est une historienne, cuisinière, animatrice et écrivaine spécialisée dans l'histoire de l'alimentation et de la restauration en Grande-Bretagne, d'environ 1600 à nos jours. Elle mène ses recherches aussi bien dans les bibliothèques que dans les cuisines, ayant travaillé dans des cuisines historiques telles que Audley End. Gray donne des conférences dans tout le pays et vit dans l'East Anglia.
Mrs Crocombe is the breakout star of English Heritage's wildly popular YouTube series, The Victorian Way. The series offers viewers a gentle glimpse into a simpler time - an age when tea was sipped from porcelain, when puddings were in their pomp and no kitchen was complete without a cupboard full of copper pots and pans.
In official partnership with Downton Abbey and with 50 stunning photographs featuring stills from across the series and right up to the latest film release, this collection of 70 delicious cocktail recipes is a lavish toast to the glamorous world of the Crawleys. With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, the writer and creator of Downton Abbey, and an introduction by food historian Annie Gray, this curated selection of recipes spans the world of Downton, from drawing-room party drinks to downstairs hangover cures and more. In addition to classic concoctions like a Mint Julep, Prince of Wales Punch and Ginger Beer, this collection features character-specific twists such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attaché, The Valet and The Chauffeur. Photographed using the original lead crystal used on set, each cocktail is guaranteed to raise your spirits, whether by channeling the verve of Lady Mary, the wit of Violet Crawley or the plain speaking of Mrs Patmore. With a brief history of each drink and peppered with quotes from Downton characters, the recipes are organized by the places the drinks were served: The library (stirred drinks and after-dinner drinks); The grounds (refreshing drinks); The great hall (party drinks); The drawing room (pre-dinner drinks and hangover helpers); The village (everyday drinks). With these cocktails, relish the rich traditions and flavours of Downton Abbey without end
This engaging and historically accurate cookbook presents more than 100 recipes that showcase the intrinsic role of food in the Crawley household and narrative—and bring this exciting gastronomic time to modern kitchens and Downton fans.
For many people, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a turkey and trimmings, pudding and brandy butter. And yet it wasn't always that way. Gone are the gluttonous banquets featuring boar's head and brawn but how did we get to the Christmas food of today? Historian Annie Gray digs into the evolution of our festive meal, from the birth of the twelve-day celebration under Edward I and the the restoration of holiday splendour under Victoria to the present day. Organised by festive dish, "At Christmas We Feast" is a delectable trip through time, stuffed full of classic recipes, doused with history and tradition, and sprinkled with the joy of the feasts of Christmas past
Full of original research, Annie Gray's first book considers Britain's most iconic monarch from a new perspective, telling the history of British dining culture along the way.
Fill your year with flavour. The official The Kitchen Cabinet compendium is here at last, with over 100 hours of dinner table talk distilled into this handy almanac, a year in the life of our kitchens to aid you in yours.
This is the story of a woman who was not a royal, not rich, not famous, simply someone who worked hard and enjoyed her life. Beginning in 1882, she ranged through life in the country, life in the town, life in her own house, and in that of others. She travelled, married, had children and a highly successful career. For while Georgina Landemare saw herself as ordinary, her accomplishments, and the life she lived, were anything but. She started her career as a nursemaid, and ended it cooking for one of the best-known figures in British history, Winston Churchill, a man to whom food was central, not only as a pleasure by itself, but as a diplomatic tool in a time when the world was embroiled in a worldwide war. Victory in the Kitchen is a culinary biography: a life lived through food, ranging from rural Berkshire to wartime London, via Belle Epoque Paris and prohibition-era New York. Through one eager eater, and one skilled cook, Annie Gray contextualises twentieth century food through two figures who were both intimately involved with it. Recipes include Georgina's German Kougelhof, Curried Brains, macaroons, Boodles Orange, Mousse de Maple and 'Chocolat Cake Good' --
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains true to the original.
The gift set edition brings the charm of the beloved TV drama to life with a collection of recipes inspired by the series. Accompanied by an exclusive apron, it allows fans to recreate the culinary delights featured in Downton Abbey, enhancing the viewing experience with a taste of the show's rich history and character-driven meals.
A History of the High Street
Exploring the evolution of the high street, this book delves into its significance as a social and economic hub throughout history. It highlights the stories of diverse communities and the impact of cultural shifts on local businesses. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, the narrative reveals how the high street reflects broader societal changes, showcasing resilience and adaptation in the face of challenges. The work emphasizes the high street's role in shaping identities and fostering connections among people.