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A potted history of British food

British foods raise some intriguing questions about our past. Why are we a nation of curry lovers, with a taste for piquant pickles next to plainly cooked meats? What made us eat fish and chips? And what on earth is Marmite all about?

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Love British Food

Website giving advice and information about British food and farming. The Teacher Zone has information on inviting chefs into schools, teaching resources and advice for all those planning activities with children. Also links to many other websites.

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