Dr Neil Buttery
@neilbuttery.bsky.social
Award-winning* author, podcaster & cook of British food from the past.
*Guild Food Writers Awards: 2023 Best First Book (A Dark History of Sugar); 2024 Best Food Book (Before Mrs Beeton)
*Guild Food Writers Awards: 2023 Best First Book (A Dark History of Sugar); 2024 Best Food Book (Before Mrs Beeton)
A snippet of my appearance on @skynewsrss.bsky.social talking about the history of mince pies for #mincepieday with chef Mark Richmond of Morrisons
It was such good fun. I'll upload the full clip soon!
It was such good fun. I'll upload the full clip soon!
November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A snippet of my appearance on @skynewsrss.bsky.social talking about the history of mince pies for #mincepieday with chef Mark Richmond of Morrisons
It was such good fun. I'll upload the full clip soon!
It was such good fun. I'll upload the full clip soon!
Searching for a gift for the food/social history buff this Christmas? How about a signed copy of one of my books?
I have all 4 in stock - and there's currently 25% off A Dark History of Sugar at the moment.
More information here:
britishfoodhistory.com/books/
I have all 4 in stock - and there's currently 25% off A Dark History of Sugar at the moment.
More information here:
britishfoodhistory.com/books/
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Searching for a gift for the food/social history buff this Christmas? How about a signed copy of one of my books?
I have all 4 in stock - and there's currently 25% off A Dark History of Sugar at the moment.
More information here:
britishfoodhistory.com/books/
I have all 4 in stock - and there's currently 25% off A Dark History of Sugar at the moment.
More information here:
britishfoodhistory.com/books/
La Boheme at @thelowry.com tonight. Spot the Hugh Roberts!
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
La Boheme at @thelowry.com tonight. Spot the Hugh Roberts!
Today's page-turner...
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today's page-turner...
The deadline for comments, questions & queries for the upcoming postbag edition of The British Food History Podcast is TODAY.
Email neil@britishfoodhistory.com, leave a comment below or send me a DM.
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Email neil@britishfoodhistory.com, leave a comment below or send me a DM.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The deadline for comments, questions & queries for the upcoming postbag edition of The British Food History Podcast is TODAY.
Email neil@britishfoodhistory.com, leave a comment below or send me a DM.
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Email neil@britishfoodhistory.com, leave a comment below or send me a DM.
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THIS IS A CALL FOR MATERIAL FOR THE UPCOMING POSTBAG EDITION OF THE BRITISH FOOD HISTORY PODCAST!
If you have any comments, questions or queries about any of the episodes in this 9th season, leave a comment or DM, or email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com
DEADLINE: 12 Nov!
If you have any comments, questions or queries about any of the episodes in this 9th season, leave a comment or DM, or email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com
DEADLINE: 12 Nov!
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
THIS IS A CALL FOR MATERIAL FOR THE UPCOMING POSTBAG EDITION OF THE BRITISH FOOD HISTORY PODCAST!
If you have any comments, questions or queries about any of the episodes in this 9th season, leave a comment or DM, or email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com
DEADLINE: 12 Nov!
If you have any comments, questions or queries about any of the episodes in this 9th season, leave a comment or DM, or email me at neil@britishfoodhistory.com
DEADLINE: 12 Nov!
BTW: if you are interested in thr history of British puddings, there's my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by @blpublishing.bsky.social
Available in all good bookshops!
Available in all good bookshops!
November 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
BTW: if you are interested in thr history of British puddings, there's my book The Philosophy of Puddings published by @blpublishing.bsky.social
Available in all good bookshops!
Available in all good bookshops!
It's #BritishPuddingDay today. I made a plough pudding today. Its was very, er, British. Sticks to your ribs!
Have you made one recently? Let me know in the comments...
Have you made one recently? Let me know in the comments...
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It's #BritishPuddingDay today. I made a plough pudding today. Its was very, er, British. Sticks to your ribs!
Have you made one recently? Let me know in the comments...
Have you made one recently? Let me know in the comments...
ICYMI: a brand new episode of The British Food History Podcast dropped all about Shakespearean Food & Drink with @mrssbilton.bsky.social
Here's a wee clip of us talking about recreating historic foods.
Available on all podcast platforms.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Here's a wee clip of us talking about recreating historic foods.
Available on all podcast platforms.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
November 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
ICYMI: a brand new episode of The British Food History Podcast dropped all about Shakespearean Food & Drink with @mrssbilton.bsky.social
Here's a wee clip of us talking about recreating historic foods.
Available on all podcast platforms.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Here's a wee clip of us talking about recreating historic foods.
Available on all podcast platforms.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
The next episode of The British Food History Podcast will be the end-of-season postbag edition. Send your material:
*any comments/questions/queries regrading previous episodes
*food history discoveries
*ideas for future episodes/blog posts
Deadline: 12 Nov
neil@britishfoodhistory.com
*any comments/questions/queries regrading previous episodes
*food history discoveries
*ideas for future episodes/blog posts
Deadline: 12 Nov
neil@britishfoodhistory.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The next episode of The British Food History Podcast will be the end-of-season postbag edition. Send your material:
*any comments/questions/queries regrading previous episodes
*food history discoveries
*ideas for future episodes/blog posts
Deadline: 12 Nov
neil@britishfoodhistory.com
*any comments/questions/queries regrading previous episodes
*food history discoveries
*ideas for future episodes/blog posts
Deadline: 12 Nov
neil@britishfoodhistory.com
We talked about lots of cookery manuscripts, the importance of keeping historical recipes relevant, capons, Early Modern bread & greedy Falstaff’s sack, amongst many other things.
Those listening to the secret podcast can hear about sweet spinach tarts, Early Modern cakes, possets + more!
Those listening to the secret podcast can hear about sweet spinach tarts, Early Modern cakes, possets + more!
November 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
We talked about lots of cookery manuscripts, the importance of keeping historical recipes relevant, capons, Early Modern bread & greedy Falstaff’s sack, amongst many other things.
Those listening to the secret podcast can hear about sweet spinach tarts, Early Modern cakes, possets + more!
Those listening to the secret podcast can hear about sweet spinach tarts, Early Modern cakes, possets + more!
Just arrived in the post: the two new books in @drkevingeddes.bsky.social Fanny Cradock 'It's all in the Booklet' series'. Colourful Cookery' and 'Fanny Cradock Invites...'
Lovely postcards too.
I shall be channelling my inner Fanny!
Lovely postcards too.
I shall be channelling my inner Fanny!
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Just arrived in the post: the two new books in @drkevingeddes.bsky.social Fanny Cradock 'It's all in the Booklet' series'. Colourful Cookery' and 'Fanny Cradock Invites...'
Lovely postcards too.
I shall be channelling my inner Fanny!
Lovely postcards too.
I shall be channelling my inner Fanny!
We talked about the importance of sheep and cattle in Wales’s physical and cultural landscape, salt marsh lamb, cawl, colostrum puddings, the Welsh and their love of roasted cheese and sheep fancying Cistercian monks – amongst many other things.
October 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
We talked about the importance of sheep and cattle in Wales’s physical and cultural landscape, salt marsh lamb, cawl, colostrum puddings, the Welsh and their love of roasted cheese and sheep fancying Cistercian monks – amongst many other things.
A recent trip to the Upper Wharfdale Folk Museum in Grassington. I see something new each time I go.
Lovely dairying equipment and oatmeal barrel!
Lovely dairying equipment and oatmeal barrel!
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A recent trip to the Upper Wharfdale Folk Museum in Grassington. I see something new each time I go.
Lovely dairying equipment and oatmeal barrel!
Lovely dairying equipment and oatmeal barrel!
A massive congratulations to @mrssbilton.bsky.social
'Much Ado About Cooking' is published today. Fantastic book with beautiful illustrations, wonderful photography and - most importantly- delicious food.
It's so nice to see Early Modern Food brought up to date in this way!
'Much Ado About Cooking' is published today. Fantastic book with beautiful illustrations, wonderful photography and - most importantly- delicious food.
It's so nice to see Early Modern Food brought up to date in this way!
October 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A massive congratulations to @mrssbilton.bsky.social
'Much Ado About Cooking' is published today. Fantastic book with beautiful illustrations, wonderful photography and - most importantly- delicious food.
It's so nice to see Early Modern Food brought up to date in this way!
'Much Ado About Cooking' is published today. Fantastic book with beautiful illustrations, wonderful photography and - most importantly- delicious food.
It's so nice to see Early Modern Food brought up to date in this way!
A big cheer too to Netherton Foundry and @steenbergs.bsky.social for their sponsorship and support, and to our wonderful guests: Tom Parker Bowle, Dan O'Brien @tudorfoodrecipe.bsky.social Ewan Fernie and Emma Smith.
Bring on the next one!
Bring on the next one!
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A big cheer too to Netherton Foundry and @steenbergs.bsky.social for their sponsorship and support, and to our wonderful guests: Tom Parker Bowle, Dan O'Brien @tudorfoodrecipe.bsky.social Ewan Fernie and Emma Smith.
Bring on the next one!
Bring on the next one!
The dust has begun to settle on the first @serveitforthfest.bsky.social and what a day it was.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and for your kind words @mrssbilton.bsky.social @deliciouslegacy.bsky.social @alessandrapino.bsky.social and I are so glad you enjoyed the day.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and for your kind words @mrssbilton.bsky.social @deliciouslegacy.bsky.social @alessandrapino.bsky.social and I are so glad you enjoyed the day.
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The dust has begun to settle on the first @serveitforthfest.bsky.social and what a day it was.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and for your kind words @mrssbilton.bsky.social @deliciouslegacy.bsky.social @alessandrapino.bsky.social and I are so glad you enjoyed the day.
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and for your kind words @mrssbilton.bsky.social @deliciouslegacy.bsky.social @alessandrapino.bsky.social and I are so glad you enjoyed the day.
My current view from my station at the first Serve it Forth Food History Festival.
A huge thank you to Tom Parker Bowles who was such a fab first guest!
A huge thank you to Tom Parker Bowles who was such a fab first guest!
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
My current view from my station at the first Serve it Forth Food History Festival.
A huge thank you to Tom Parker Bowles who was such a fab first guest!
A huge thank you to Tom Parker Bowles who was such a fab first guest!
There's a new podcast episode: Subversive Feasting in Medieval King and Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
A fascinating dive into the food, politics & social history of the Middle Ages told via illicit dinners! Oh, and a certain chap called Robin Hood.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
A fascinating dive into the food, politics & social history of the Middle Ages told via illicit dinners! Oh, and a certain chap called Robin Hood.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
October 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
There's a new podcast episode: Subversive Feasting in Medieval King and Commoner Tales with Mark Truesdale
A fascinating dive into the food, politics & social history of the Middle Ages told via illicit dinners! Oh, and a certain chap called Robin Hood.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
A fascinating dive into the food, politics & social history of the Middle Ages told via illicit dinners! Oh, and a certain chap called Robin Hood.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Spotted some lovely fungi on a very short walk yesterday. Never seen slime mould on grass before but there were a few patches of it...
#fungi
#mushrooms
#toadstools
#fungi
#mushrooms
#toadstools
October 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Spotted some lovely fungi on a very short walk yesterday. Never seen slime mould on grass before but there were a few patches of it...
#fungi
#mushrooms
#toadstools
#fungi
#mushrooms
#toadstools
The correct way to treat a pumpkin this time of year...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The correct way to treat a pumpkin this time of year...
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There are just 6 days to go until the 1st @serveitforthfest.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to my session kicking things off with guest Tom Parker Bowles !
Don't forget to use SERVE25 at checkout to get 25% off ticket price.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serve-it-f...
I'm really looking forward to my session kicking things off with guest Tom Parker Bowles !
Don't forget to use SERVE25 at checkout to get 25% off ticket price.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serve-it-f...
October 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There are just 6 days to go until the 1st @serveitforthfest.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to my session kicking things off with guest Tom Parker Bowles !
Don't forget to use SERVE25 at checkout to get 25% off ticket price.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serve-it-f...
I'm really looking forward to my session kicking things off with guest Tom Parker Bowles !
Don't forget to use SERVE25 at checkout to get 25% off ticket price.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/serve-it-f...
We talk about the roles of the housekeeper & butler in the Victorian period & trace their histories to the Middle Ages. Also covered: orchestrating big meals, the preparation of boozy drinks, the stillroom & the pressures of preparing baked Alaska – amongst many other things.
October 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We talk about the roles of the housekeeper & butler in the Victorian period & trace their histories to the Middle Ages. Also covered: orchestrating big meals, the preparation of boozy drinks, the stillroom & the pressures of preparing baked Alaska – amongst many other things.
All of us at Serve it Forth Food History Festival are so happy that the fantastic @nethertonfoundry.bsky.social are sponsoring the first fest!
Netherton Foundry are unique to the UK and all 4 of us love their cookware. Here's a sneak peek of our interview with them...
Netherton Foundry are unique to the UK and all 4 of us love their cookware. Here's a sneak peek of our interview with them...
October 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
All of us at Serve it Forth Food History Festival are so happy that the fantastic @nethertonfoundry.bsky.social are sponsoring the first fest!
Netherton Foundry are unique to the UK and all 4 of us love their cookware. Here's a sneak peek of our interview with them...
Netherton Foundry are unique to the UK and all 4 of us love their cookware. Here's a sneak peek of our interview with them...
What flavour combinations or unusual ingredients have surprised you when cooking historical foods? Sam Bilton's was sugar in savoury foods.
Join
@mrssbilton.bsky.social
@deliciouslegacy.bsky.social
@alessandrapino.bsky.social & me
& our guests for @serveitforthfest.bsky.social on 18 Oct
Join
@mrssbilton.bsky.social
@deliciouslegacy.bsky.social
@alessandrapino.bsky.social & me
& our guests for @serveitforthfest.bsky.social on 18 Oct
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What flavour combinations or unusual ingredients have surprised you when cooking historical foods? Sam Bilton's was sugar in savoury foods.
Join
@mrssbilton.bsky.social
@deliciouslegacy.bsky.social
@alessandrapino.bsky.social & me
& our guests for @serveitforthfest.bsky.social on 18 Oct
Join
@mrssbilton.bsky.social
@deliciouslegacy.bsky.social
@alessandrapino.bsky.social & me
& our guests for @serveitforthfest.bsky.social on 18 Oct