Welsh Food Stories by Carwyn Graves

Welsh Food Stories

Food is memory. Food is culture. Food is history. Carwyn Graves's fascinating exploration of Welsh food traditions reveals how what we eat tells the story of who we are, where we come from, and how we've survived and thrived across centuries.

From ancient grain cultivation and pastoral farming to industrial-age transformations and contemporary food movements, Graves traces the evolution of Welsh foodways. He explores the significance of staple dishes, the role of food in Welsh identity and community, the impact of landscape and climate on what grows and flourishes, and the profound connections between sustenance, celebration, and cultural continuity. Welsh Food Stories is not merely a culinary history; it's a cultural excavation that reveals the deeper meanings embedded in what appears on the Welsh table.

At 272 pages in a handsome hardback edition, illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, this is a substantial and beautifully produced work. Graves's scholarship is rigorous, his writing engaging, and his respect for his subject evident throughout.

Essential reading for food historians, cultural enthusiasts, Welsh heritage seekers, and anyone who understands that the most revealing stories about a people can often be found on their plates.

A cornerstone of The Literary Cat's All Time Favourites.

Publisher: Calon

Date Published: 26/05/2022

ISBN: 9781915279002

Number of pages: 272

Binding:

• Hardcover

Book genres:

• History
• Food & cooking
• Wales

Target audience:

• Adults