

Clarissa & the King's Cookbook
Genres
Overview
Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook, The Forme of Cury. This 700-year-old scroll was written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by the king's master chefs. How did this ancient manuscript influence the way people eat today? On her culinary journey through medieval history she reawakens recipes that have lain dormant for centuries and discovers dishes that are still prepared now.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
29 min
Release Date
2008-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
6.5
Clarissa Dickson Wright
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