Chapter 1
Medieval feasts and imperial tastes
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Chapter 2
The classic pub and comfort staples
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Chapter 3
Afternoon tea and the sweet tooth
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Chapter 4
Modern fusion and regional specialties
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Master of The story of British food
Ch 2 · The classic pub and comfort staples
alicecooks British Pub Classics
You want real comfort? British pub food is calling. Golden Fish and Chips, And a hearty Sunday Roast.
Fun Fact
Fish and chips: During World War II, fish and chips were one of the very few foods in Britain that were never rationed.
Glossary
fish and chips (noun)
A dish of fried fish in batter served with fried potatoes. Joseph Malin opened London's first shop serving this fried meal to urban workers around 1860.
A dish of fried fish in batter served with fried potatoes. Joseph Malin opened London's first shop serving this fried meal to urban workers around 1860.
Quiz
Which major historical event in Britain helped popularize fish and chips as a cheap working-class staple?
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What did medieval Anglo-Saxon ale-wives hang outside their doors to signal fresh beer was ready?
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Which of these foods was specifically exempted from rationing in Britain during World War II?
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What scientific reaction causes a Yorkshire pudding batter to rise so dramatically?
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What type of fat was traditionally caught by Yorkshire puddings as they cooked under roasting meat?