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All the King's Cooks: The Tudor Kitchens of King Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace
by
Peter Brears
Highlighting the worlds rich and poor.
Hardcover, 191 pages
Published
November 28th 1999
by Souvenir Press
(first published November 1999)
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The book follows the course of the food from the arrival by river or road to the kitchens of Hampton Court thru the offices of the kitchen and to the dining halls. The end of the book has some recipes for food served during the period of Henry VIII during his Christmas stays at Hampton Count.
Interesting and readable.
Interesting and readable.
Awesome book. The author specializes in the restoration of historic kitchens and was involved in making the kitchens at Hampton Court Palace once again produce amazing feasts. This book contains everything from the budgets and management of the various departments, to serving and dining at various levels in the household and a selection of recepies. Maps, period illustrations, tools. Extensive use of contemporary documents from the period as well as practical details gleaned from reproducing ear...more
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I loved this Christmas present!
Now I want to go back to Hampton Court and pay more attention to the kitchens!
Now I want to go back to Hampton Court and pay more attention to the kitchens!
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