The Nation's Favourite Food - Hardcover

Jo Pratt; Hall; Hayes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0563488662 ISBN 13: 9780563488668

Publisher: BBC Books, 2003

Synopsis

In a major online poll, the BBC asked the British public to choose their 100 favourite dishes in 10 categories ranging from Comfort Food to Food of Love, and from Food for Convenience to Party Food to Outdoor Food. While many of the votes were for some of the nation's classic dishes, there were also some surprisig winners and the results will form the basis of a major 10-part BBC series that gives a fascinating insight into the way we eat today. This book accompanying the series contains recipes for all the winning dishes including modern twists on old favourites like fish and chips, full English breakfast, spaghetti bolognese and the quintessentially British scones with jam and clotted cream. The recipes are divided into themed chapters which reflect the categories of the poll and each chapter includes an introduction to explain the background to the dishes and beautiful photographs of some of the winning recipes. Accompanied by useful hints on regional variations and alternative ingredients, The Nation's Favourite Food represents a definitive guide to Britain's eating habits past and present.

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Review:

Following a major online poll asking the public to choose their 100 favourite dishes, The Nation's Favourite Food presents a fascinating insight into Britain's eating habits. Providing the recipes and background to all of the winning dishes, including suggestions on how to give a modern twist to old favourites, this is a must for food lovers everywhere.

From the Inside Flap:

In a major online poll, the BBC asked the British public to choose their 100 favorite dishes in ten categories, ranging from Comfort Food to Party Food. While many of the votes were for the nation’s classic dishes, there were also some surprising winners―the results of which will be the basis of a major BBC television series. Recipes for all the winning dishes are included, with modern twists on old favorites like Fish and Chips, the English Breakfast, and the quintessential Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream. The recipes are arranged in themed chapters, and each features an introduction to the dish’s background. Enhanced with color photos and useful hints, this is a delightful guide to Britain’s eating habits, past and present.

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0563488662
• ISBN 13: 9780563488668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160