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Mrs Beeton
With Sophie Dahl
Best-selling author and food writer Sophie Dahl tells the
compelling story of Mrs Beeton – one of the most famous food writers in
British cooking for a new BBC Two series later this month.
Mrs Beeton's Book Of Household Management was once a
must-have on the wedding list of every aspirational Victorian bride and it
became an instant best-seller when it was first published in 1861.
Immersing herself in the world and times of her heroine, Sophie Dahl traces
the journey of Mrs Beeton from modest childhood to wife, fashion journalist,
editor and best-selling author, who died tragically at the age of 28. Along
the way, Dahl tries out a few of Mrs Beeton's stalwarts such as carrot jam,
pigeon pie and lobster à la Française to see whether they stand the test of
time and still appeal to the modern palate.
Dahl also meets experts and historians who still cite Mrs Beeton as a
powerful influence in today's society. Dahl cooks centuries-old recipes on
a Victorian range with food historian Annie Gray; bakes cakes and biscuits
with the Women's Institute; and recreates Mrs Beeton's cold cure with
ethno-botanist James Wong.
September
11
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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