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Discover the enchanting world of **Fish and Chips**, a quintessentially British dish that has captured hearts and appetites alike. This delightful culinary journey unfolds in an innovative book by Panikos Panayi, exploring the rich history of this beloved fast food. Born from the working-class roots of Britain in the 19th century, **fish and chips** emerged from the humble beginnings of immigrant vendors, transforming into a national treasure sprinkled with salt and vinegar.
Through vivid storytelling, Panayi dives into the complexities of class and identity intertwined with the fate of this iconic dish. From the introduction of fried fish by Jewish immigrants to its widespread popularity among the British populace, the narrative uncovers how this crispy, batter-dipped meal became a culinary staple. With sections dedicated to its evolution amidst new global cuisines, this book highlights not just the **history of fish and chips**, but also its ongoing love affair with foodies today.
Packed with fascinating anecdotes and a gallery of historical and contemporary images, this book is perfect for anyone interested in food culture, history, and the enduring legacy of **Britain's national dish**. Don’t miss your chance to delve into the world of **fish and chips** and uncover the stories that have shaped this dish into an eternal favorite.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781789146035. Year: 2022. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146035
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Double-decker buses, bowler hats, and cricket may be synonymous with British culture, but when it comes to their cuisine, nothing comes to mind faster than fish and chips. Sprinkled with salt and vinegar and often accompanied by mushy peas, fish and chips were the original British fast food. In this innovative book, Panikos Panayi unwraps the history of Britain’s most popular takeout, relating a story that brings up complicated issues of class, identity, and development.
Investigating the origins of eating fish and potatoes in Britain, Panayi describes the birth of the meal itself, telling how fried fish was first introduced and sold by immigrant Jews before it spread to the British working classes in the early nineteenth century. He then moves on to the technological and economic advances that led to its mass consumption and explores the height of fish and chips’ popularity in the first half of the twentieth century and how it has remained a favorite today, despite the arrival of new contenders for the title of Britain’s national dish. Revealing its wider ethnic affiliations within the country, he examines how migrant communities such as Italians came to dominate the fish and chip trade in the twentieth century.
Brimming with facts, anecdotes, and images of historical and modern examples of this batter-dipped meal, Fish and Chips will appeal to all foodies who love this quintessentially British dish.
'An affectionate, sprightly, and crisply informative history of the British national obsession.' — Daily Mail
'Full of fascinating facts' — Spectator
Through vivid storytelling, Panayi dives into the complexities of class and identity intertwined with the fate of this iconic dish. From the introduction of fried fish by Jewish immigrants to its widespread popularity among the British populace, the narrative uncovers how this crispy, batter-dipped meal became a culinary staple. With sections dedicated to its evolution amidst new global cuisines, this book highlights not just the **history of fish and chips**, but also its ongoing love affair with foodies today.
Packed with fascinating anecdotes and a gallery of historical and contemporary images, this book is perfect for anyone interested in food culture, history, and the enduring legacy of **Britain's national dish**. Don’t miss your chance to delve into the world of **fish and chips** and uncover the stories that have shaped this dish into an eternal favorite.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781789146035. Year: 2022. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789146035
Year: 2022
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Double-decker buses, bowler hats, and cricket may be synonymous with British culture, but when it comes to their cuisine, nothing comes to mind faster than fish and chips. Sprinkled with salt and vinegar and often accompanied by mushy peas, fish and chips were the original British fast food. In this innovative book, Panikos Panayi unwraps the history of Britain’s most popular takeout, relating a story that brings up complicated issues of class, identity, and development.
Investigating the origins of eating fish and potatoes in Britain, Panayi describes the birth of the meal itself, telling how fried fish was first introduced and sold by immigrant Jews before it spread to the British working classes in the early nineteenth century. He then moves on to the technological and economic advances that led to its mass consumption and explores the height of fish and chips’ popularity in the first half of the twentieth century and how it has remained a favorite today, despite the arrival of new contenders for the title of Britain’s national dish. Revealing its wider ethnic affiliations within the country, he examines how migrant communities such as Italians came to dominate the fish and chip trade in the twentieth century.
Brimming with facts, anecdotes, and images of historical and modern examples of this batter-dipped meal, Fish and Chips will appeal to all foodies who love this quintessentially British dish.
'An affectionate, sprightly, and crisply informative history of the British national obsession.' — Daily Mail
'Full of fascinating facts' — Spectator