The Bloomsbury Cookbook

A meticulous and lavishly illustrated account of the food of the Bloomsbury set, tracing a vanished world of meals, milk puddings, gin slings and kedgeree. Part cookbook, part social and cultural history, it blends culinary detail with the creative milieu of the early twentieth century, where dining tables were stages for debate, connection and the exchange of ideas. The Bloomsbury narrative unfolds in seven broadly chronological chapters, from the 1890s to the very recent past, each pairing narratives with an appropriate recipe and enriched by sketches, paintings, photographs, letters and handwritten notes, complemented by original quotations throughout. This book will appeal to lovers of food and lovers of literature alike.

The author weaves together gastronomy and literary history, offering insight into how meals reflected and shaped a vibrant intellectual circle. Readers can expect a series of narratives that are enhanced with carefully selected recipes and cultural artefacts, creating a rich portrait of a unique social circle.

Kenmerken

• Zeven chronologische hoofdstukken van 1890s tot heden
• Verhalen afgewisseld met recepten
• Illustraties: schetsen, schilderijen en foto's
• Brieven en handgeschreven aantekeningen inbegrepen
• Citaten doorheen het boek
• Deel kookboek, deel sociaal-culturele geschiedenis