Step into the festive world of a Georgian Christmas through the eyes — and appetite — of Jane Austen.
In this talk, we’ll explore the traditional holiday fare that Jane herself enjoyed, as well as the Christmas dishes featured in her novels and personal letters to her sister Cassandra.
You’ll discover authentic recipes from the late 1780s to the 1810s, all commonly prepared and served during the Christmas season.
The presentation will include historical context, slides, and a live demonstration of the dishes. You'll also receive a selection of Georgian Christmas recipes to try at home and bring a taste of Austen’s era to your own table.
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About the Speaker
Paul Couchman
Paul Couchman, The Regency Cook, founded the successful Dine Like a Servant fundraising dinners at Hove's Regency Town House and gave in-person historic cookery courses in the house's historic kitchen.
He has a Fine Arts Degree from the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and a BA Hons in Art History from the University of Sussex.
He adores bringing back old historic recipes to life. Since March 2019 he has been giving online historic cookery courses all over the world.
