Other food & drink related talks

If afternoon tea is ‘not your cup of tea’ (although I guess you would not be on this site if it wasn’t), I also offer a selection of other popular food and drink related topics. All have been previously given to very appreciative audiences. All talks are richly illustrated and approx 45 minutes plus Q&A.

A bittersweet love – The history, culture and economics of sugar

This talk covers how the global love of, and indeed addiction to, sugar arose and its importance in world history, including in the international slave trade. I explore the economic and political impact of the sugar trade on Europe and the Americas, and key milestones in the introduction of desserts, confectionery and tea time treats.