Vintage Kitchenalia [Paperback]

Discover the fascinating history of British kitchens through antique and vintage kitchenalia.

In a society obsessed with food, the evolution of kitchen utensils is often overlooked. Emma Kay uncovers the rich history of Britains kitchens by investigating antique and vintage kitchenalia. From crude containers over a fire to gadget-driven kitchens, explore how cooking became more versatile and accessible.

Learn about storage methods, food preparation, dairy practices, drinks, cookware, baking, molds, utensils, and serving ware. Perfect for those interested in social history, culinary history, and antiques. Raise your awareness of this fascinating area of untapped history.

Discover Britain's culinary history through the kitchenware that created itEmma Kay is a historian and writer. She has worked as a museum professional for over fifteen years in major institutions such as the National Maritime Museum, the British Museum and the University of Bath. She has a degree in History, postgraduate certificate in Roman Archaeology, MA in Heritage Interpretation and a diploma in Cultural Heritage Management. She is a private collector of antique and vintage kitchenalia and writes and speaks about the history of cooking and dining to a variety of audiences. Emma founded the Museum of Kitchenalia in 2012 (www.museumofkitchenalia.co.uk). She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband and young son.