About The Blog
Why hello there! Come in, come in.
Welcome to Delicious History – my personal homage to all that is culinary and historical. Whether the topic be the effects of rationing during wartime, the origin of chocolate, or the last meals of infamous criminals – my interest is peaked.
I hope to provide my beloved readers (i.e. – my mother) with a place that contains a few simple but key ingredients:
1 tbs historical enquiry
1 /2 cup of wit
A pinch of flavourful fun, to taste
About the Author
What to say? I’m quite an ordinary lady from the south coast of NSW.
With an Honours Degree in English Literature and History, and a Masters Degree in Museums Studies, I’m a sucker for all that is old and quite often, dead. Now I don’t want to alarm anyone, but I feel it necessary to admit that I don’t earn a living from either of these degrees. I understand if you need a minute to recover from the shock.
Pro Tip: Study accounting, kids.
My love of history aside, I’ve somehow always managed to earn a buck through the sale and distribution of food. Since my incredibly confident and not at all self conscious teenage years, I’ve held the following positions:
- Age 17 – Awkward fruit and vegetable shop assistant
- Age 18 – 22 – Often hung over and sleep deprived takeaway shop attendant
- Age 23 – 24 – Bitchy and underpaid waitress
- Age 25 – Surprisingly happy chocolate shop manager
And now? I still work for the aforementioned chocolate company, but I’ve clawed my way up into an office with a decidedly uncomfortable chair. I’m living the dream.
In a Nutshell: I created this blog to indulge to my passion for writing, history and food. Admittedly, it was also for my inner historian, who at 27 still firmly believes that she should be an adventuring archaeologist because her surname is Jones.
Enjoying it
An enjoyable, erudite, and well written collection, and what’s not to like about old food, eh?
Thank you very much!
I completely agree, unless of course you’re talking about 2 week old steak or some such. Mmmm, mouldy 😉
Thank you very much!
And yes, very true 😀
I’m impressed, I must say. Rarely do I come across a blog that’s equally educative and engaging, and without a doubt, you have hit the nail on the head. The issue is something which not enough folks are speaking intelligently about. I am very happy I stumbled across this during my hunt for something regarding this.
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback and I’m very glad you stumbled on my blog too!
Enjoy!
I never try eat, but i thing that it sure delicious. In that case, you are of course.
Food AND historical stories?? You had me at your blog title. I’m so looking forward to reading more!
Thank you so much! I’m glad I’m not the only one who enjoys the food related historical tales!
Thanks for taking the time to have a read 🙂
like your wit
Thank you very much!
Food can have such impact on a story … a small detail implies place and time better than many other items of setting. Thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
Very true, that’s exactly why I love Food HIstory.
It’s absolutely my pleasure. Thank you for visiting mine 🙂
Thanks for reading my blog. Love the one about high tea – no pinky fingers allowed.
It was absolutely my pleasure! Thank you for returning the favour!
Haha, yes the High Tea one was fun. Any excuse to host one is always welcome in my opinion.