Beef And Dairy Network
Episode 99 - The Man-At-Beef
Jul 23, 2023
Paul F. Tompkins, Mike Shephard, and Max Davis join as we speak to Queen Elizabeth II's personal beef sommellier, her man-at-beef. They discuss the selection process for the position, reminisce about Queen Elizabeth II and her love for beef, and share anecdotes about past Man-At-Beefs. Other topics include fruit fraud, a surprise submarine in battle, the queen's peculiar raw beef banquet, a shocking incident at the Tower of London, and promoting live shows and off-topic discussions.
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Quick takeaways
- The Manate Beef role dates back to the Norman Conquest and combines the roles of gourmet beef taster and religious figure, highlighting the interplay between church and state.
- The Manate Beef's role shifted in the mid-1800s when American beef was provided to the British monarchy as a diplomatic solution, showcasing the influence of international relations on the selection of royal meats.
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The Ancient Role of the Manate Beef
The Manate Beef is an ancient role that dates back to the Norman Conquest in 1066, brought over by the Normans. The role is a combination of a gourmet beef taster and a religious figure, as reflected in the interplay between church and state at the time. The Manate Beef holds the prestigious position of selecting the prime cuts of beef for the King or Queen, based on their palate and ability to identify beef qualities. This role was highly valued, with some Manate Beefs having higher payment than the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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