Clarissa & the King's Cookbook
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.
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Clarissa & the King's Cookbook
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 1, 2008
Runtime
0h 29m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
65%
Original Title
Clarissa & the King's Cookbook
Production Companies
Channel 4 Television
Director
Celia Lowenstein
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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