Glyn Hughes

Food historian

This hugely popular cookbook went through 26 editions in its day. Mrs Glasse, though, found herself in debtor's prison when her dressmaking business went bankrupt and she had to sell the copyright to her cookery book. It is famous for the line "Hare Soup. First catch your hare...", but these words occur in no edition I can find.

Peter Ross

Culinary librarian

Although much was stolen from other writers the characterful voice of Hannah Glasse shines through - Try to see the beautiful first edition which was a folio volume (facsimile produced by Prospect books too)

James Steen

Journalist, author and food writer

Bridget Henisch

Medieval food historian

Anne Willan

Author

Ken Albala

Food historian

Peter Hertzmann

Author and Historian

Ann Reardon

Food scientist, pastry chef and YouTuber