Böcker av Laura Mason

The story of a poor man and radical activist who fought to revive the French Revolution, and whose failure heralded the republic's defeat

From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, this comprehensive cookery book from the National Trust is chock full of recipes that go perfectly with a nice cup of tea.

The cooking traditions and classic dishes for which Britain is known are described as well, as they still help to define the people. Commercialization and globalization are shown to characterize British foodways today.