In the midst of the English literary revival of the late 1300s, the household chefs of Richard II compiled the first cookbook in the English language. In the episode, we examine the cookbook known as 'The Forme of Cury,' and we explore the nature of food and cooking in medieval England. We also look at how the culinary arts shaped the English language.
TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 132
Episode 132: Food for Thought | The History of English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
