Books by Emma Kay

A feisty, entertaining and historical account of Anglo Saxon cooking and eating, with reconstructed recipes of the period circa 400 to 1066. Emma Kay believes that the modern world has a huge amount to learn from ancient times. We are now interested in the preservation of original species and plants to nourish the human race. Her book gives us evidence based information from historical artefacts and museum articles, to show us what our ancestors had at their disposal for survival. It discusses the nature of culinary transitions in terms of Roman and Scandinavian influences, as well as providing a social and political backdrop to the Anglo Saxon communities, 400 to 1066 BCE, the time of the Norman invasions, the early Medieval era.

Food historian Emma Kay tells the story of our centuries-old relationship with herbs.

Lifts the lid on the history of one of the world's favourite foods.

The first of it's kind, this is a complete history of Britain's love affair with baking. Tells the story of how our relationship with this much-loved practice has evolved over time. Combines the related histories of Britain's economy, innovation, technology, health, cultural and social trends with the personal stories of the pioneers and cooks.

Emma Kay explores the rich culinary heritage of Gloucestershire, through the history of its food and drink.