Consuming Passions vs Food in England: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: English Cookery, English Cooking, Food, Cooking, History

Cover of Consuming Passions

Consuming Passions Philippa Pullar · 1970 ★★★★☆ 3.9 278 pages · ≈ 5 h 09 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Food in England

Food in England Dorothy Hartley · 1954 ★★★★☆ 4.3 674 pages · ≈ 12 h 29 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate Food in England higher: 4.3 vs 3.9 from 146 votes.
Consuming Passions is the quicker read — about 5 hours vs 12 for Food in England.

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