Sam Bilton, The hidden history in your food
Bruce McMichael speaks with food historian and writer Sam Bilton about how she moved from food writing to food history, the family recipe notebook that sparked her curiosity, and why food is such a powerful lens for understanding social change. They also discuss her books on gingerbread, saffron, chocolate, and Shakespeare, as well as the upcoming Serve It Forth conference on the Norman impact on British food. Sam explains how historical recipes reveal class, culture, and everyday life, while also showing the limits of authenticity when recreating old dishes today. She shares why she loves…
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