@mrssbilton

Food historian, writer and presenter. New Comfortably Hungry podcast & newsletter available on @SubstackInc https://xitter.cf/t.co/kpL8Unu8xU

 Sussex, UK
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Joined June 2011
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It’s publication day! I’ll be celebrating with a slice of Sachertorte. I had so much fun writing this book for @BL_Publishing If you love history & chocolate (or know of someone who does ) this is a great gift for Crimbo - a mere snip at just £10! Link in bio.
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ICYMI: a new episode of @aisforapplepod landed with the theme "BLUE". A tricky one! What did @Dr_Alessandra_P , @mrssbilton and I choose? What would you have chosen? Available on all podcast platforms inc this one: open.spotify.com/episode/1if… – at Lymm, England
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So this happened last night!!!! (Still pinching myself)
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Beyond chuffed to have Episode 6 of the Comfortably Hungry podcast shortlisted in the audio category of the @Fortnums food & drink awards 2025. Thanks @DeliciousLegacy for your help in making the episodes sound great!
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Not long until the Leeds Symposium on Food History & Traditions on 26 April (it's in York, remember!) Really looking forward to it - an excellent theme with excellent guests. Book here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-and-…
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That’s a wrap for the first course of season 3 of the Comfortably Hungry podcast. Episodes 1-7 are available now on your favourite podcast platform. Thank you to all my lovely listeners, subscribers and guests. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Christmassy thing #20 I popped up on the @DeliciousLegacy Christmas special all about favourite historical/traditional Christmas foods along with @tudorfoodrecipe @mrssbilton and @Dr_Alessandra_P open.spotify.com/episode/7ux…

Favourite Christmas Foods

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Just in case there are any ‘real’ people left on here you can also find me on BlueSky or instagram where I post a lot more frequently. bsky.app/profile/mrssbilton.…
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A brand new episode of The British Food History Podcast has landed! The tables have turned today because I’m interviewed by friend of the show @mrssbilton about the history of baking. Available from your favourite podcast asp inc. here: open.spotify.com/episode/4d5…

A History of Baking with Sam Bilton & Neil Buttery

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Great new episode of @mrssbilton podcast Comfortably Hungry: 'Retail In Peril' with guest Dr Annie Gray @DrAnnieGray pca.st/episode/7f543253-5d43…
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Two free talks are coming up: one in person & one online. First up: a festive talk on the history of puddings at Manchester Central Library 5 Dec 6pm. I’m looking forward to giving another talk at MCL! @librarylivemcr Book via the Library Live website: librarylive.co.uk/event/a-hi…

A History of Pies and Puddings - Library Live

Explore the history of some our most beloved British foods with local food historian Neil Buttery: pies and puddings, from their rather posh origins to the present day, where they […]

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The Philosophies of Chocolate & Puddings all signed for the @BL_Shop ! @BL_Publishing @mrssbilton – at Leeds, England
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This year, make someone’s #Christmas a Tudor one. 100 tried,tested and researched authentic Tudor recipes for recreation. #eatingwiththetudors is available from @penswordbooks or amazon. Signed copies can be purchased from me directly.
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Exciting evening @JLQuoVadis tonight. With @Dr_Alessandra_P @SoundThom @mrssbilton – at London, England
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Episode 4 is out! I chat to @DrAnnieGray about her latest book and the dark side of the high street. Link in bio or available now on your favourite podcast platform.
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Episode 3 of the Comfortably Hungry podcast is out featuring @GilesMacDonogh & Jay Reifel where we discuss funeral banquets. Link in bio.
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Beans & Mustard A great Anglo-Saxon recipe from @MuseumofKitchen book Fodder & Drincan - recipe available now on my Substack (link in bio).
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This is a great article on the topic of sugar (& other sweet things) in the Middle Ages – at Manchester, England
Medievalists.net@Medievalists21 Oct 2024
Treat… or Treat? How Did Medieval People Get Their Sugar Fix? medievalists.net/2020/10/med… #Medieval

Treat... or Treat? How Did Medieval People Get Their Sugar Fix? - Medievalists.net

Have you ever wondered how medieval people sweetened their dishes?

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Hello lovely people! New followers welcome! I love podcasts, history, archaeology and food! Plus environment and nature! Here's a lovely episode with archaeologist Flint Dibble about food in Ancient Greece: open.spotify.com/episode/4oR…

Food in Ancient Greece -An Interview with Flint Dibble Part 1

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It was a joy chatting to @mrssbilton about my book Fodder & Drincan: Anglo-Saxon Culinary History. Dismissing the 'dark ages' and chatting all things early medieval food. Sam's podcast is a real treat. #podcasting #foodhistory
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ICYMI In the latest episode of the Comfortably Hungry podcast I chat to @MuseumofKitchen about her wonderful book Fodder & Drincan and why the 'dark ages' really aren't that gloomy. Link in bio.
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