Savoring the Past: The French Kitchen and Table from 1300 to 1789

by Barbara Ketcham Wheaton

In this masterful and charming book, food historian Barbara Ketcham Wheaton takes the reader on a cultural and gastronomical tour of France, from its medieval age to the pre-Revolutionary era using a delightful combination of personal correspondence, historical anecdotes, and journal entries.

Genres: History, Food, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Cooking, Research, Food History

368 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Beth Cato]

A fascinating, illustrated book about the evolution of the French kitchen and cooking from 1300 to 1789. This is a food geek's dream. Lots of great information for my research needs, and the back even includes recipes in the original French and translated into English for modern use.

[Ona Kiser]

Really fun and interesting to read about cooking and dining in French history. Lots of fascinating tidbits about how food was served and the development of the foundations of today's well known French cuisine. A light read - I read it on a long flight.

[Mackay]

A lovely book, an intriguing history of France from 1300 to the Revolution, as seen through food and the development of cuisine. A great melange of history and cookery book. What fun!