The British Food History Podcast
In today’s episode I am talking to returning guest and friend of the show food historian and writer Sam Bilton about her new book The Philosophy of Chocolate published by the British Library.
Today Sam and I talk about how the peoples of Mesoamerica took their chocolate, how it came to Britain, chocolate houses, the sexualisation of chocolate, and the Cadbury’s Crème Egg Controversy, amongst other things.
Find out more about the Philosophy of Chocolate here.
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Links to things mentioned in today’s episode:
Sam’s podcast Comfortably Hungry
Sam’s social media handles:
Twitter/Insta/Threads: @mrssbilton
Bluesky: @mrssbilton.bsky.social
Sam’s website: sambilton.com
Previous episodes pertinent to today’s episode:
Lent Episode 3: Pagan Lent & Easter
A Dark History of Chocolate with Emma Kay
The Philosophy of Curry with Sejal Sukhadwala
Neil’s blogs:
Neil’s books:
Before Mrs Beeton: Elizabeth Raffald, England’s Most Influential Housekeeper
Both are published by Pen & Sword and available from all good bookshops.
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