Food of the Cods: How Fish and Chips Made Britain by Daniel Gray - Non Fiction - Hardback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780008628888. Publisher: HarperNorth. Overview. Food of the Cods is Daniel Gray's affectionate, witty social history of Britain's favourite takeaway. Travelling from chippy to chippy across the country, Gray uncovers the stories, characters and rituals that have made fish and chips a beloved national institution for over 150 years. Part memoir, part social history, this hardback is a celebration of comfort food, community and the great British high street staple that unites the nation one Friday night at a time.. About the Book. There is a corner of every town and city in Britain where the air is tangy with vinegar and thick with the scent of frying, and it is almost impossible not to follow that mesmeric vapour trail. In Food of the Cods, Daniel Gray sets out on a journey from Dundee to Devon, via South Shields, Oldham, Bradford, Bethnal Green and the Rhondda Valley, to get under the skin of today's fish and chip nation. Along the way he ponders the enduring magic of the chippy: the queue, the wrapping, the scraps, the salt and vinegar ritual, and the "chippy tea" that has fuelled generations of family nights in. Blending history, reportage and personal recollection, Gray explores how a dish born of immigrant ingenuity became woven into the fabric of British identity, surviving war, rationing and the rise of fast-food culture to remain a cherished treat today. Published by HarperNorth in October 2023, the book was shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards and was a Guild of Food Writers finalist for Food Book of the Year, cementing its place as one of the most acclaimed food history titles of its year. Whether you grew up queuing at your local chippy or are simply curious about the origins of a dish now found on every high street, this book offers a warm, funny and deeply researched look at a true British icon.. A witty, nostalgic deep-dive into Britain's fish and chip heritage. Shortlisted for the F