Christmas Food and Feasting: A History

Name: Christmas Food and Feasting: A History
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ISBN: 9781442276970

✍️ Shanahan, Madeline

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“Ideal for food history enthusiasts and curious holiday cooks who want to understand the origins of their festive meals. It is not a recipe manual with quick weeknight ideas, so practical bakers looking for modern cookie guides will be disappointed.

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Shanahan, Madeline

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🏛 Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 📅 2019 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781442276970

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📝 Description: Christmas Food and Feasting: A History

This book explores the history of Christmas food and feasting in the English-speaking world and tells the story of the evolution of our most cherished festive dishes, from their pagan past to the present. It details the rise of the turkey and ham, the history of our favorite d...

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Madeline Shanahan offers an engaging exploration into festive history, making it a valuable addition to our food history collection. However, readers seeking practical holiday recipes, menu planning advice, or step-by-step culinary instructions will find that this volume does not suit their needs, as it focuses strictly on historical narrative rather than kitchen instruction. It is best enjoyed by casual history enthusiasts who appreciate learning the background of holiday dining traditions.

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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Ideal for food history enthusiasts and curious holiday cooks who want to understand the origins of their festive meals. It is not a recipe manual with quick weeknight ideas, so practical bakers looking for modern cookie guides will be disappointed.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

Madeline Shanahan offers an engaging exploration into festive history, making it a valuable addition to our food history collection. However, readers seeking practical holiday recipes, menu planning advice, or step-by-step culinary instructions will find that this volume does not suit their needs, as it focuses strictly on historical narrative rather than kitchen instruction. It is best enjoyed by casual history enthusiasts who appreciate learning the background of holiday dining traditions.

❓ Frequently asked questions

This is primarily a historical exploration rather than a traditional recipe book, focusing on the evolution of festive dishes rather than a modern kitchen guide.

Yes, it details the fascinating historical rise of both turkey and ham as staple centerpieces of our modern holiday celebrations.

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📜 Historical context

This volume traces the culinary traditions of the English-speaking world, examining how festive eating evolved from ancient pagan midwinter celebrations into modern holiday feasts. It highlights the fascinating background behind iconic centerpieces like turkey and ham without relying on modern restaurant lore.