Vintage Kitchenalia
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (896 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1445657511 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is a private collector of antique and vintage kitchenalia and writes and speaks about the history of cooking and dining to a variety of audiences. Emma founded the Museum of Kitchenalia in 2012. She has a degree in History, postgraduate certificate in Roman Archaeology, MA in Heritage Interpretation and a diploma in
She has worked as a museum professional for over fifteen years in major institutions such as the National Maritime Museum, the British Museum and the University of Bath. About the AuthorEmma Kay is a historian and writer. She is a private collector of antique and vintage kitchenalia and writes and speaks about the history of cooking and dining to a variety of audiences. Emma founded the Museum of Kitchenalia in 2012. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband and young son.. She has a degree in History, postgraduate certificate in Roman Archaeology, MA in Heritage Interpretation and a diploma in Cultural Heritage Management
Yet in a society seemingly so obsessed with food the preparing, eating, sharing and sheer enjoyment of what and how we all eat the humble kitchen utensil and its evolution is an often overlooked aspect of Britain’s heritage. By investigating the objects themselves, Emma Kay discovers the rich history of how Britain’s kitchens became so versatile and, as the gadgets increased in availability, how cooking became so much more accessible, labour-saving and addictive.. The objects we collect are a record of the past, and of these objects, the least recorded are often the ones we all take for granted. As one world vanishes, another takes its place. Cooking evolved from a fire in the middle of the homestead, wi