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Brief history on food evolution in UK Traditional emblematical dishes Meals and meals times Jamie Oliver Heston Blumenthal Gordon James Ramsay
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ARGUMENT
I have decided to approach this theme because I perceive food as a way of expressing one country culture and evolution. Food has always been not only a nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk or other ways taken into the body for sustain life, but also a way of describing peoples lifestyle, and activities. This quotidian aspect has evolved into a sample for any country and in UK it has created a true brand in people life style.
British cuisine has always been multicultural, a pot pourri of eclectic styles. In ancient times was influenced by the Romans and in medieval times the French.
During Victorian times, old British stodge mixed with exotic spices from all over the Empire. During the World Wars of the 20th century difficulties of food supply were countered by official measures which included rationing. In the late 1970's, British cuisine started to look for a new direction.
Who first had the bright idea to marry fish with chips remains the subject of fierce controversy and we will probably never know for sure.
Meat Pies
British meat pies come in all shapes and flavours. Old time favourites can be found on most local high streets- usually in the traditional butcher's shop.
Conclusion All in all it can be consider that British cuisine has had a sinuous evolution through history. Food is not only something to eat but also a form of art and a challenging science develop by passionate cooks in search of perfection.