The Old Foodie

Earlier this year (in the week of May 12-16), we had fun with Dr William Kitchiner and his Magazine of Taste , as described in his book The ...

Today, December 23rd … James Woodforde was an English country parson who kept a diary for over 40 years, giving us a wonderful picture of mi...

Today, November 11 … It is the feast of St Martin of Tours, patron saint of vintners, tavern keepers, and drunkards – which is very convenie...