Food history writer Sam Bilton explores the history of saffron in England -- and how it came to Canada, as well! Saffron has allured us with its golden hues throughout time. It was the darling of the medieval kitchen, the saviour of the apothecary’s chest and was used to give cloth a regal glow. Unlike...
Food historian Neil Buttery delves into the life & food of Elizabeth Raffald: cookbook author, tavern keeper, mother, midwife & exorcist! The great Elizabeth Raffald used to be a household name, and her list of accomplishments would make even the highest of achievers feel suddenly impotent. After becoming housekeeper at Arley Hall in Cheshire at...
Whet your appetite & your curiosity: Explore the history of foods that have travelled the world to arrive on Newfoundland & Labrador tables. Jennifer Leigh Hill's The Foods of Newfoundland and Labrador: Tracing the History of the Province’s Cookery is not a traditional "cookbook"(even though it includes 170 recipes), but rather a look at the history of...
Book Lovers! Cookbook Collectors! Food Historians! Curious Chefs! And Home Cooks! Take heed of our ENORMOUS book sale taking place on May 4, 2024. There will be THOUSANDS of delicious and mouth-watering food-related books perfect to enhance (or start!) your own collections. Join us for this delightful celebration as we mark 30 extraordinary years of...
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, CHC is delighted to announce a unique event for CHC members and friends at Dundurn Castle in Hamilton, Ontario! From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, we're hosting a visit that includes hands-on cooking in a historic kitchen and a tour of a breathtaking kitchen...
