History Extra podcast Ploughman's for the people: a culinary history of Britain
Feb 5, 2024
Pen Vogler, author of 'Stuffed: A History of Good Food and Hard Times in Britain', takes listeners on a culinary journey through Britain's history, exploring the marketing origins of the Ploughman's lunch and the belief that turnips were once thought to be an aphrodisiac. She also delves into the impact of enclosures on food and society, the evolution of the roast dinner, and the history of food rationing during World War I and II.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Historical Impact of the Enclosures on Food and Society in Britain
01:34 • 2min
The Origins and History of the Plowman's Lunch
03:43 • 3min
The Evolution of the Roast Dinner
07:01 • 13min
Exploring Food Security and Government Involvement in Times of Crisis
19:59 • 6min