Cooking and the Crown

"Cooking and the Crown" by Tom Parker Bowles is a captivating guide that takes readers on a culinary journey through royal history. This book combines the themes of history, monarchy, and gastronomy, offering a variety of royal recipes suitable for every season and occasion. From breakfast dishes to picnic lunches, festive dinners, and state banquets, the author presents both sophisticated and surprisingly simple dishes. Each section is enriched with fascinating stories about royal kitchens, chefs, and culinary traditions. By combining materials from royal archives, contemporary reports, and personal insights, Parker Bowles conveys a vivid picture of the royal tastes and traditions that date back to the Victorian era.