Gazur, Ben - A Feast of Folklore

An adventure into the unconventional history of British food told through generations of fascinating folklore. One of the only books on the market to marry food and folklore in this way. Perfect for fans of Pen Vogler's food writing as well as Dee Dee Chainey’s folklore books. Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of folklore. We investigate the origins of famous food superstitions – why do we throw salt over our shoulder and think carrots can help us see in the dark? – as well as much more bizarre and lesserknown tales too, from what day the devil urinates on blackberries to how to stop witches using eggshells as escape boats. Hilarious and fascinating, A Feast of Folklore will introduce you to the gloriously eccentric folk who aren’t often noticed by historians. Here lies a smorgasbord of their dark remedies and deadly delicacies, waiting to be discovered.