The story of Borough Market mirrors the British food revolution. This book tells that story; deliciously, ingredient by ingredient.
William Sitwell This is the perfect book for those moments when you find yourself in the kitchen wondering about how a particular ingredient found its way into our everyday culinary lives. It's as enticing as Borough Market always is, as ... Read morewitty as Mark Riddaway always is, and packed with the kind of knowledge I love.
Angela Clutton Fascinating and entertaining - a pleasure to read.
Claudia Roden It's so important that Borough and the food community are supported, and what better way of spreading the word than through the stories and histories of a most historic market that has become a unique beacon of good things.
Jeremy Lee This book is for lovers of food and markets and history. It's also a book that everyone who eats should read. It is fascinating, informative and entertaining. Mark Riddaway effortlessly guides us though Borough, telling the story of the market and its produce with ease and grace.
Kay Plunkett-Hogge Mark Riddaway's Edible Histories is thoroughly researched and engagingly written and belongs on the shelf of anyone interested in food history. Even if you are not interested, this is the book that will get you started.
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