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Dec 2020
36m 23s

Foods of Christmas Past

HERITAGE RADIO NETWORK
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Scenes of Victorian Christmas feasts conjure visions of roasting chestnuts on a lively fire, roast goose on the platter, and a flaming plum pudding with, of course some mince pie and fruitcake. British Food Historian Annie Gray discusses the history of the foods of Christmas past.

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