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Food In England

First published in 1954, this guide to many aspects of English food and cooking combines recipes, anecdotes, household hints, spells and history. It also provides insights into traditional English life and conduct.

Subject
cookinghistory
Themes
food
Setting
england
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 676 pages

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