Guest Bio
Eleanor Barnett is a food historian at Cardiff University, with a PhD from the University of Cambridge. She writes the monthly historical recipe column for BBC History Magazine and as @historyeats on Instagram posts daily food history content to a large audience. Her new book Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation is out now! From the Tudor kitchen to the present day, Leftovers explores how we became such a throwaway society and how our ancestors sought to prevent food from going to waste through preservation, the thrifty reimagining of leftovers, and the recycling of food scraps.
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Episode Summary
Join host Natalie Grueninger in this episode of Talking Tudors, as she welcomes back Dr. Eleanor Barnett, a food historian from Cardiff University, to discuss her latest book, “Leftovers: A History of Food Waste and Preservation.” Dive into the evolution of our food consumption habits from the Tudor era to today, and discover the creative ways our ancestors preserved food. Learn about the societal and religious influences on food preservation and waste in the past, and what lessons we can apply to combat modern food waste issues.
If you’re passionate about Tudor history or interested in sustainable living practices, this episode promises a captivating blend of historical and contemporary insights. Engage with us in this lively discussion and uncover the timeless allure of the Tudor dynasty.
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