From the Back Cover
The Cookbook presents over 100 recipes showcasing the cookery of the Crawley household - from upstairs dinner party centrepieces to downstairs puddings and pies - and brings an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to fans modern kitchens. With a foreword by Gareth Neame, executive producer and co-creator of the series, it includes a special section on hosting Downton-themed dinner parties, notes on the etiquette and customs of the times, quotes from the characters and descriptions of the scenes in which the foods appear, complete with warm and fascinating insights from food historian Annie Gray.
About the Author
Annie Gray is an historian, cook, writer and broadcaster specialising in the history of food and dining. Annie frequently appears on television and radio, including The Great British Bake Off, Hestons Great British Food and BBC Radio 4s Kitchen Cabinet. In 2017 Annie published her first book, The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria.
Gareth Neame is Executive Chairman of Carnival Films and, alongside Julian Fellowes, responsible for the global TV phenomenon Downton Abbey